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By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Jan 25, 2022 04:59 GMT

#3 Hit on WWE RAW: AJ Styles

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Another excellent match on WWE RAW saw AJ Styles back in action. He was booked for a singles match against Austin Theory, and their battle was nothing short of brilliant.

Theory had special instructions from Vince McMahon to bring back the selfie he would like. The upcoming star did everything possible to get that winning selfie, but he could not beat The Phenomenal One.

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AJ Styles and Austin Theory pushed each other to their limits in terms of pace and technical ability. It was great to see Styles back in action as he fought brilliantly throughout the match.

Theory also deserves accolades for looking as good as he did against one of the finest performers in the pro-wrestling business. The match ended with AJ Styles sealing his victory with a Phenomenal Forearm.

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This encounter was booked well, allowing both superstars to look good. We wonder why the writers didn’t adopt the same approach while booking Austin Theory’s matches against Finn Balor.

Most importantly, now that AJ Styles is back in singles action, it will be exciting to see what awaits him on RAW. We hope to see him involved in compelling storylines on the red brand moving forward.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das