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In kind of a head-scratching move, AJ Styles defeated Kevin Owens © to win the United States Title at an untelevised live event at Madison Square Garden.

 

Credit: WWE.com

NEW YORK CITY — AJ Styles sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe tonight, as he defeated Kevin Owens to become United States Champion during a WWE Live Event at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

 

The Phenomenal One won the Independence Day Battle Royal on this past Tuesday’s SmackDown LIVE, earning a title opportunity against Owens at WWE Battleground, but apparently couldn’t wait to get his hands on The Prizefighter.

 

Right from the outset, Styles put Owens on the defensive, sending The New Face of America scrambling from the ring. The challenger showed great resiliency throughout the battle, even kicking out of a suspenseful pinfall attempt after suffering significant damage from Owens' vaunted Pop-Up Powerbomb. He then leveled the champion with a Styles Clash that didn't secure the victory, but did fire up the Garden faithful.

 

Buoyed by the capacity crowd's raucous cheers, Styles finally sealed the weary Owens' fate with a Phenomenal Forearm. A quick three-count later, he raised his arms in triumph as ring announcer Mike Rome introduced the new United States Champion to the WWE Universe.

 

The Phenomenal One’s victory leaves the status of his WWE Battleground showdown up in the air. What does this shocking turn of events mean for his and Owens’ future? Be sure to tune into SmackDown LIVE this Tuesday at 8/7 C on USA Network to see the fallout.

 

Check back with WWE.com shortly for full details.

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I am guessing KO has an injury??
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I am guessing KO has an injury??

 

My guess is they did it to try and generate more interest in house shows. WWE likes to do these unexpected title changes on house shows every now and then. Plus, they might be thinking it will get more people to watch SmackDown.

My guess is they did it to try and generate more interest in house shows. WWE likes to do these unexpected title changes on house shows every now and then. Plus, they might be thinking it will get more people to watch SmackDown.

Yeah I think you are right. He will probably drop it back before Smackdown or just after.

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Yeah I think you are right. He will probably drop it back before Smackdown or just after.

 

Either that or they will just swap the places for the match at Battleground since Owens was scheduled to defend against Styles at Battleground anyways.

Was the match at Battleground made official? Because it's not listed on WWE anymore.
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Was the match at Battleground made official? Because it's not listed on WWE anymore.

 

Yeah. It was made official after Styles won the battle royal on SmackDown LIVE but they took the match down after Styles won the title.

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