Talking Smack Recap: WWE Clash of Champions 2017

SmackDown LIVE is still the house that AJ Styles built

AJ Styles retained the WWE Title against Jinder Mahal in a brutal match that saw the 'Modern Day Maharaja' truly throw the 'Phenomenal One' around. However, in an unexpected moment Styles opens his Talking Smack interview by giving credit to Jinder Mahal for not really using the Singh Brothers to his advantage.

#WWEChampion @AJStylesOrg is LIVE on #TalkingSmack, and he is HURTING! #WWEClash @notsam @ReneeYoungWWE @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/mgm9oiOxbr

— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2017

Styles then talks about some of the more interesting moments during the match, such as the use of the springboard 450 splash, saying it wasn't the smartest thing to do, but he was trying to put Mahal away. Styles also talked about the technique of the Calf Crusher Submission Move, including the use of the roll-through to get Mahal away from the ropes.

Will @JinderMahal get another opportunity at the #WWEChampionship? Let's hear it from @AJStylesOrg himself... #TalkingSmack #WWEClash pic.twitter.com/qSlCUfe8Ll

— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2017

Styles then goes on to say that Jinder Mahal's title picture run might be over as it's time for new challengers because 'The Modern Day Maharaja' has had his chances.

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