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3 times AJ Styles stole the show at WWE WrestleMania

AJ Styles, celebrated for his in-ring prowess, has delivered memorable WrestleMania performances throughout his WWE career. From his debut against Chris Jericho in 2016 to clashes with Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton, Styles has consistently captivated audiences on the grandest stage. This year, at WrestleMania 41, he's set to face Logan Paul, adding another chapter to his WrestleMania legacy.
3 times AJ Styles stole the show at WWE WrestleMania
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AJ Styles is considered one of the most prolific in-ring performer who has some of the greatest WrestleMania matches under his belt.AJ Styles can easily be called one of the best in-ring workers of all time. The Phenomenal One has been wrestling for years, and his popularity went to the next level when he came to WWE in 2016. Not only that, Styles has also competed on The Grandest Stage of Them All, WrestleMania, on numerous occasions in his nine-year stint in the Stamford-based promotion.This year at WrestleMania 41, Styles is set to collide with the international sensation, Logan Paul. Before he graces the Showcase of the Immortals once again in his career, here is a look back at the three times AJ Styles stole the show at WrestleMania:

3. AJ Styles vs Chris Jericho (2016)

AJ Styles debuted at WrestleMania in 2016, and it was against one of the wrestling business's most tenured legends, Chris Jericho. After Styles began his WWE stint, he and Jericho briefly teamed up to form 'Y2AJ.' However, the alliance was short-lived as Styles was betrayed by Jericho, setting up their feud and a mega match for WrestleMania 32. The Phenomenal One and the Ucho delivered a stellar showdown which ended with Styles losing the bout, but widely appreciated for the match.


2. Shinsuke Nakamura vs AJ Styles (2018)

In 2018, AJ Styles was the reigning WWE Champion who survived all obstacles to head to WrestleMania 34 with his title intact. His opponent was Shinsuke Nakamura, who won the Royal Rumble that year and had Styles multiple times outside WWE.
However, this time, the two legends collided on the biggest stage in live entertainment, and fans were captivated by the match that they saw as Styles and Nakamura tore down the house. Moreover, the ending was even memorable as Styles retained his title and was left in the middle of the ring when


1. AJ Styles vs Randy Orton (2019)

AJ Styles faced one of his most prolific challenges at WrestleMania 35 when he faced WWE's Apex Predator. The rivalry had been captivating and heated as the two headed into WrestleMania. Moreover, the fans witnessed one of the greatest in-ring bouts in the history of WrestleMania as Styles and Orton delivered one of the most exceptional bouts. At the end of the match, Styles connected with two Phenomenal Forearms, one outside and one inside the ring, to put down The Viper and etch another WrestleMania win on his resume.Also read: WWE confirms another epic showdown between AJ Styles and Logan Paul at WrestleMania 41
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