Tue Oct 15 04:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Wrestling News Roundup: Styles Injured, Hayes Gets Title Shot, and More!

**AJ Styles suffers legitimate injury during SmackDown match:** The wrestling world was shocked on October 4th when AJ Styles appeared to suffer an ankle injury during his match with Carmelo Hayes on SmackDown. While the injury was initially part of a storyline, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter confirmed that Styles sustained a mid-foot ligament sprain. Styles was reportedly unhappy with how the match unfolded, and his planned farewell tour storyline is now in jeopardy pending the severity of the injury.

**Carmelo Hayes earns US Title shot:** Despite Styles’ injury, Hayes still got his shot at the United States Championship. LA Knight, the current champion, offered Hayes a title shot if he could defeat Styles. While the match was ultimately stopped due to the injury, Hayes earned his shot at the title and will face Knight on October 11th.

**More Wrestling News:**

* **Tony Khan’s 2025 Goal:** AEW is entering a new era with major TV deals signed in recent weeks. Khan has one key goal for the company in 2025, but details remain under wraps.
* **TikTok Stars Challenge AEW Wrestler:** A TikTok influencer duo has challenged an unnamed AEW wrestler to a match at the upcoming Full Gear pay-per-view.
* **Kenny Omega’s Return:** AEW star Kenny Omega is recovering from a serious illness and his return to the ring is still uncertain. However, a fellow wrestler has provided a possible timeline for his comeback.
* **Nia Jax Speaks:** Former WWE star Nia Jax has stated that she is happy staying away from the spotlight and focusing on her own life.
* **John Cena’s Mentorship:** John Cena expressed his desire to pass on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of wrestlers.
* **Randy Orton Attacked:** Security footage was released revealing the shocking attack on Randy Orton in the parking lot after WWE SmackDown, showing the wrestler being laid out.
* **Zack Sabre Jr Wins NJPW Title:** Zack Sabre Jr has claimed the coveted IWGP Heavyweight Championship after defeating Tetsuya Naito in a thrilling match, becoming the newest name at the top of NJPW.

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