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Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero; AJ Styles
Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero; AJ Styles

#2 AJ Styles vs Zebra Kid

Paige and her brother Roy Bevis, aka Zebra Kid
Paige and her brother Roy Bevis, aka Zebra Kid

AJ Styles is one of the best in the world as an in-ring performer and has been for quite a few years. Styles, who finally made his way to WWE in 2016, wrestled all over the world before that for a number of years.

One promotion in the UK that he wrestled for before joining WWE was 1PW, where a future WWE Superstar Roderick Strong was also present. Strong was in a match with Zebra Kid, who is Paige's brother. During the match, Zebra Kid piledrove Strong, which was not agreed upon previously.

Strong did not argue with Zebra Kid after the match but told Styles about it. Styles spoke to Zebra Kid, but the latter wasn't at the least respectful. Styles told him to keep a few of the big moves for those that were to main-event the show, but Zebra Kid responded abrasively, which amused Styles.

Styles tried to calm the situation down by light-heartedly punching Zebra Kid's shoulder, but Zebra Kid pushed Styles and walked away. (H/T WhatCulture)

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