WWE Star Returns To TV, Storyline Injury Mentioned

We've noted how WWE kept Curtis Axel off TV while Ryback was recovering from surgery.

Axel has wrestled dark matches in recent weeks but returned to TV on tonight's Main Event, defeating Justin Gabriel.

Besides a Superstars match on Monday night, this was Axel's first TV match since the September 1st RAW, where he lost to Jack Swagger.

Michael Cole mentioned on commentary tonight that Axel has been away with an injury but said Axel claims he's back and better than ever.