AJ Styles' WWE contract status raises concerns due to injury delays

AJ Styles is going to have a difficult journey because his injury-plagued late 2024 WWE comeback has raised concerns about his contract position. Styles faced Carmelo Hayes in his much-awaited return on the October 4, 2024, episode of WWE SmackDown, however, the bout ended quickly due to a Lisfranc injury. For "The Phenomenal One," who had been absent from WWE television for months before the match, the setback couldn't have come at a worse moment.

A fan contacted Styles on January 10, 2025, to inquire about his recovery and return. In his post, Styles stated bluntly, "I'll be honest, this injury is challenging." His candour offered supporters a unique look into his present state of mind as he continued to recover from the serious foot injury. A recent Q&A session with Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select furthers the confusion by discussing Styles' WWE contract status.

AJ Styles' last match in WWE was during Bash in Berlin

According to Sapp, it was thought that AJ Styles' contract was going to expire soon WWE but given his injuries, it might get extended. Meanwhile, it is not official that WWE is extending the contract because of the possibility his future with WWE is in the air. AJ Styles' last match in WWE was in Frankfurt during the Bash in Berlin tour. Before going back for the Carmelo Hayes match he had injury and was given off for the full September month.

Following that WWE declared that AJ Styles suffered a leg injury. Later he took to Twitter to give an update he posted “cooked” in response to a fan who claimed that the injury was not that serious. However Styles has no set return date, so it's unclear what he will do next. Bobby Lashley and Ricochet are among the top WWE talents who have left the company in recent months. WWE fans will have to keep an eye on AJ Styles's situation as he will sign a long-term contract with WWE, or might he be the next major figure to test free agency.