SKFabe: Hottest WWE News of the Week (22 Dec, 2017)

#2 WWE's match of the year announced

Few will be surprised by the result

Remember the incredible clash between John Cena and AJ Styles at the 2017 Royal Rumble? Well, there's more reason to celebrate the thrilling contest, because that match has been announced as the 'Match of the Year' by WWE.

This is what AJ Styles had to say, following the verdict:

That rivalry was something people wanted to see and thought would never happen. People knew what they were in store for: Two guys who bring out the best in each other. If you saw me before this match, you’d see a smile on my face because I knew something great was about to happen.

Here are some other matches that made the cut:

1. AJ Styles vs. John Cena — WWE Championship Match (Royal Rumble)

2. Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe vs. Braun Strowman — Fatal 4-Way Universal Championship Match (SummerSlam)

3. Tyler Bate vs. Pete Dunne — WWE United Kingdom Championship Match (NXT TakeOver: Chicago)

4. The New Day vs. The Usos — SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match (SummerSlam Kickoff)

5. Brock Lesnar vs. AJ Styles — Champion vs. Champion Match (Survivor Series)

6. Asuka vs. Ember Moon — NXT Women’s Championship Match (NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn)

7. “The Demon” Finn Bálor vs. AJ Styles (WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs)

8. The Authors of Pain vs. #DIY vs. The Revival — Triple Threat NXT Tag Team Championship Match (NXT TakeOver: Orlando)

9. Big Show vs. Braun Strowman (Raw, Feb. 20)

10. Finn Bálor vs. Seth Rollins vs. The Miz — Triple Threat Match (Raw, May 1)