5 Potential Finishes for AJ Styles vs. Rusev at Extreme Rules

#4 Samoa Joe takes Styles out

These men are certainly not strangers to one another

In many ways, it would be fair to say that Samoa Joe and AJ Styles put TNA on the map. Fast forward a few years, and both men are SmackDown Live superstars competing at the highest level in wrestling. While AJ Styles is already the champion, Samoa Joe is biding his time for a big opportunity to shine. Could the seeds for a SummerSlam match be planted this weekend?

Just when it seems that AJ Styles has the match under control, Samoa Joe could show up out of nowhere and choke Styles out. Not only will this shake things up in SmackDown Live, it would also elevate Samoa Joe who's seemed far too lost in the mix. We all know just how good Styles vs. Joe can be, if given the opportunity.

Maybe the eventual match at SummerSlam could also be a multi-man affair with Rusev included. I would be open to seeing the three men mix it up!

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