#1 AJ Styles
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AJ Styles spent an entire career outside of WWE and built himself as the man to beat in the business. Working with him meant working with an artist, and no one would pass up the opportunity to have his name on the marquee next to that of The Phenomenal One.
Now that he’s conquered WWE, that has never been truer. Though it seemed impossible, Styles may actually be better now than he’s ever been before. His work in the ring is poetry in motion, as there is no wasted movement, and everything is done with a purpose.
His style works in any environment because it’s a plausible one; when fans watch him, they feel as though he’s actually trying to win the match. Taking unnecessary risks is not needed, working too fast for fans to keep up is unwarranted, and no amount of sizzle is a substitute for his skill.
AJ Styles is the real deal. Though a generation of fans are and will be inspired by him, no one will ever be like him because he understands the subtle nuances of the game like no one else. He doesn’t see pro wrestling as sports entertainment; he sees it as competition.
Right now, he has no competition. AJ Styles’ championship says he is the best in the world. Fans know him to be the best in the world because that’s exactly what he is.
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