Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little adventure trying to figure out the “best AJ Styles matches.” It wasn’t as straightforward as I thought!
First, I started by just hitting up good ol’ Google. You know, the usual “best AJ Styles matches” search. I got a bunch of lists, articles, and forum discussions. Problem was, a lot of them were just, like, one person’s opinion, or they were super outdated.
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So, I decided I needed a more, uh, structured approach. I figured I should probably watch a good chunk of matches myself, right? Makes sense. I grabbed a notebook and started making a list of matches that kept popping up in those initial searches. You know, the ones people seemed to agree were at least pretty good.
- AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe vs. Christopher Daniels (Unbreakable 2005) – This one was EVERYWHERE.
- AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle – Multiple matches, various dates. Had to narrow those down!
- AJ Styles vs. John Cena (Royal Rumble 2017) – Seemed like a big deal.
- AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (Wrestle Kingdom 10) – Heard this was epic.
And a bunch more, honestly. My list was getting LONG.
Then came the hard part – actually watching them! I spent a good few evenings (and a couple of weekends, don’t tell my wife) plowing through matches. I tried to take notes – you know, stuff like big moves, the crowd reaction, the overall flow of the match. Was it exciting? Did it tell a good story? Did it make me jump out of my seat?
Honestly, my notes were a MESS. Half the time I was too busy yelling at the TV to write anything down. But I started to see some patterns. Certain opponents just clicked with AJ. The matches with Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels, for example? Fire. Every single time. Those guys just had this crazy chemistry.
The Kurt Angle matches were interesting. Some were absolute classics, showcasing incredible technical wrestling. Others… eh, not so much. It really depended on the specific match and the storyline, I found.
The John Cena match? Okay, I get the hype. It was a huge match, with a big-fight feel, and they delivered. But was it my absolute favorite? Hmm, tough call.
And then there was the Shinsuke Nakamura match. Wow. Just… wow. The atmosphere, the hard-hitting strikes, the near-falls… it was a different kind of amazing. More of an artistic masterpiece, if that makes sense.
So, after all that watching and note-taking (and yelling), what did I conclude? Well, it’s still tough to pick just one “best” match. It really depends on what you’re looking for. But I can confidently say that those matches I listed above? They’re all worth watching. They represent different aspects of what makes AJ Styles so phenomenal (pun intended!).
I realized that picking a single “best” is just too subjective.
My biggest takeaway? Don’t just rely on lists. Watch the matches, form your own opinions, and enjoy the ride! And maybe keep a notebook handy… or don’t. Just have fun with it!
