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John Cena vs AJ Styles

WWE Royal Rumble 2017, January 29, 2017 · Alamodome, San Antonio

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The Story

John Cena beat AJ Styles for the WWE Championship, his record-tying 16th world title. Two of the best of their era traded finishers and counters until John Cena beat AJ Styles for the WWE Title, tying Ric Flair’s record 16 world championships.

The 2016 rivalry that validated AJ Styles at the top of WWE reached its peak here: a champion-versus-legend main event against John Cena, worked at a frantic pace with kick-outs of every signature move both men owned.

Cena won it with back-to-back Attitude Adjustments through the finish, capturing the WWE Championship to tie Ric Flair’s fabled 16 world titles. It is widely rated among the best matches either man ever had.

FAQ

Who won John Cena vs AJ Styles at Royal Rumble 2017?
John Cena won the WWE Championship, tying Ric Flair’s record of 16 world titles.
What was at stake?
AJ Styles’ WWE Championship, in the featured title match of the 2017 Royal Rumble.
How is the match rated?
Wrestle Lore rates it 4.75 stars; Dave Meltzer reportedly awarded around 4.75, one of the best matches of either man’s career.

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