Okay, so I’ve been on this kick lately, right? Digging into the archives, rewatching some classic wrestling matches. And let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride, especially when I started focusing on AJ Styles. I mean, the guy’s phenomenal, no pun intended. So, I decided to really dive deep and compile what I think are his absolute best WWE matches. It took some serious watching, note-taking, and a whole lot of rewinding.
Getting Started
First off, I grabbed my notebook and my trusty pen. Then, I pulled up the WWE Network. I started chronologically, going back to his debut at the Royal Rumble in 2016. Man, the pop he got when he came out was insane! I jotted down some initial thoughts, like how he instantly felt like a big deal.
The Deep Dive
Then came the real work. I watched every single one of his pay-per-view matches, some of his big Raw and SmackDown ones too. I’m talking hours and hours here. I had to pause a lot, make notes about specific moves, the crowd reactions, the storytelling in the ring. I started to see patterns, like how he always adapted to his opponent’s style.
- Versus Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules 2016: This one was brutal. A real fight. Noticed how AJ took a beating but kept coming back.
- Versus John Cena at SummerSlam 2016: A classic, for sure. The near falls were killing me! Wrote down how they built the drama so perfectly.
- Versus Dean Ambrose at TLC 2016: Tables, ladders, and chairs, oh my! This was a chaotic masterpiece. I was out of my seat, scribbling notes like mad.
- Versus Shane McMahon at WrestleMania 33: No one expected it, but it stole the show. Shane brought the crazy, AJ brought the technique.
- Versus Finn Balor at TLC 2017: This was a dream match, with all the Bullet Club history. Their chemistry was insane.
- Versus Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series 2017: David vs Goliath. AJ made you believe he could win, even against the Beast.
- Versus Daniel Bryan at TLC 2018: A pure wrestling clinic. I had to rewatch this one a few times just to appreciate all the technical stuff.
- Versus Samoa Joe at SummerSlam 2018: This was personal, and you could feel it. The intensity was off the charts. I lost count of how many times I yelled at the screen.
Compiling the List
After watching all these matches, I started to narrow it down. It was tough, let me tell you. So many good ones! I tried to think about the in-ring action, the story, the crowd, the overall impact. I scribbled some, crossed them out, scribbled some more. It was a mess, but a fun mess. Finally, I had my list. It’s a solid representation of his best work, I think.
Sharing My Findings
So, yeah, that’s my story. I went from a casual fan rewatching some matches to a guy with a notebook full of scribbles and a head full of amazing wrestling moments. It was a whole process, but I loved every minute of it. This whole thing became a bit of an obsession, honestly. But, hey, that’s what happens when you’re watching someone as talented as AJ Styles. Now I feel like sharing it with everyone who will listen.
