AJ Styles defeats Shinsuke Nakamura in an emotional SNME clash as career stakes loom

The fans at the Bell Center in Montreal Canada witnessed AJ Styles compete in what might be his second-to-last WWE match during Saturday Night’s Main Event. Gunther challenged Styles to put his career on the line against the Ring General at Royal Rumble, to which the Phenomenal One agreed. The superstars expressed their astonishment at his decision because it surprised them.

Former NJPW rivals rekindle old magic in a gripping WWE encounter

Shinsuke Nakamura, who used to compete against Styles and became a Japanese wrestling icon challenged Styles to a match because he wanted to demonstrate that AJ still remains a remarkable wrestler before his upcoming fight against Gunther which stands as his most important match to date. The former NJPW stars ran back the years as they produced another classic clash tonight which saw both of them take control at various points in the match.

Nakamura fights through pain as Styles seizes control

Shinsuke Nakamura maintained match dominance by attacking Styles multiple times until AJ Styles gained control through a calf crusher that targeted his left knee. Both wrestlers pushed each other to their limit during their encounter tonight. AJ’s attack on Nakamura’s knee continued to cause him ongoing difficulties. He attempted to perform a Kinshasa on Styles but his knee collapsed, which allowed Styles to execute his own move until Shinsuke interrupted the pin by grabbing the rope.

Styles claims long-awaited win over Nakamura in potential farewell bout

Nakamura momentarily returned to the match but Styles executed a knee-first turnbuckle attack which caused Nakamura to sustain a knee injury through his top rope maneuver. He achieved victory through a combination of his Phenomenal Foreman and Styles Clash finishing moves during what might be his second to last professional match. The match represented his first victory against his legendary opponent whom he had not defeated since May 2020.