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WWE Championship No Disqualification Match: AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe
Result: AJ Styles defeated Samoa Joe via submission with the Calf Crusher.
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Grade: A-
Analysis: This was an extremely physical matchup. The two superstars went back and forth with each other. It is also nice that the two did not use the no disqualification stipulation as an excuse to throw several weapon spots in the match.
They allowed their wrestling ability to make the match excellent. Like all AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe matches in WWE, they started slow and then started to increase the pace. The finishing sequence was amazing.
AJ Styles was able to fluently transition the Coquina Clutch into the Calf Crusher. However, since Samoa Joe is such a monster, it would've been nice if he didn't tap out (this is where the A- comes in).
It would have been better if AJ Styles got the pin with a Styles Clash on a chair. However, it can be excused since AJ Styles worked on the leg throughout the match.
