WWE Super ShowDown: 5 Superstars who flopped at the PPV and 5 who didn't

#4 Didn’t flop: AJ Styles

The Phenomenal One has an interesting feud lined up

In one of the most important nights of his career, AJ Styles did what he does best and did a brilliant job in establishing himself as an arrogant heel and initiated a feud with The Undertaker in the process. It all started with the Gauntlet match for the Tuwaiq trophy that was expected to end up with the ‘Phenomenal One’ by the end of the night.

Styles even had everything planned. He pinned R-Truth and was one win away from getting his hands on the trophy. The former WWE Champion was supposed to face Rey Mysterio but the latter never walked out. As it turns out, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows already had a plan in place. They attacked Mysterio backstage which means that he couldn’t compete in the match.

Styles was now rushing the official to declare him as the winner and demanded them to ring the bell. It did but the one that marks the arrival of The Deadman. The leader of the O.C. stood in the middle of the ring, face-to-face with The Undertaker before he was chokeslammed and pinned.

Although Styles lost in an extremely brief encounter with The Undertaker, he played his part and set the tone of their rivalry that will see its conclusion at WrestleMania 36.

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 Habil Ahmed Sherule