Well, folks, strap in because WWE SmackDown just turned up the heat with a triple threat match that had more twists and turns than a roller coaster at Coney Island. AJ Styles, the man known for flying high and hitting hard, clinched a win that’s set him on a collision course for a WrestleMania 40 rematch against LA Knight.
Let’s rewind the tape a bit. Earlier in the night, LA Knight muscled his way to victory over Santos Escobar and Bobby Lashley, booking his ticket in the No. 1 contender’s tournament. But the main event was where the fireworks really went off. AJ Styles took on Rey Mysterio and Kevin Owens in a showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Kevin Owens kicked things off with gusto, launching himself like a human cannonball into Styles at the ring barricade. But after the break, it was Mysterio turning the dial to eleven, almost nailing a 619 on Styles—only to get snagged mid-move. The action didn’t let up, with counters flying and pin attempts getting thwarted left and right.
The climax hit fever pitch when Owens dished out a German Suplex to both his rivals simultaneously. Mysterio managed to eject Owens from the ring and finally landed the 619 on Styles, only to catch a Stunner from Owens on the apron. Owens then went for broke with a Swanton Bomb, but Styles, ever the tactician, blocked it with his knees. In a breathtaking finale, Styles delivered a jaw-dropping Styles Clash from the middle rope onto Owens, pinning him for the win.
But the drama didn’t end with the bell. LA Knight, fresh off his earlier victory and no stranger to a good taunt, made his way out to get up close and personal with Styles, setting the stage for their upcoming clash.
Styles and Knight are now slated to face off next week on SmackDown, where they’ll battle it out to see who gets a crack at Cody Rhodes and the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. It’s a rematch of their WrestleMania encounter, and if this SmackDown was any indicator, we’re in for a slobberknocker.
So, mark your calendars, wrestling fans. This is one rematch you won’t want to miss, as AJ Styles looks to turn his recent victory into a golden opportunity.