AJ Styles was victorious in the main event for tonight’s WWE Backlash 2016 PPV event. He defeated Dean Ambrose to take home the WWE world title at the inaugural Smackdown brand-exclusive event tonight. This marks the first title win in WWE for AJ Styles, and the first WWE world title win of his career. He’s now held the major world titles in WWE, NJPW, and TNA.
The LOW BLOW leads to a #StylesClash and VICTORY for @AJStylesOrg! #WWEBacklash #WWEWorldChampionship pic.twitter.com/UApc9QEBw5
— WWE (@WWE) September 12, 2016
Here is your winner, and NEWWWWW @WWE World Champion @AJStylesOrg! #WWEBacklash #WWEWorldChampionship pic.twitter.com/wLzr7yFBM1
— WWE (@WWE) September 12, 2016
#SDLive's inaugural PPV event ends with a BRAND NEW @WWE World Champion in @AJStylesOrg! #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/Y40ZwaeEtd
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 12, 2016
#WWE's @AJStylesOrg DEFEATS @TheDeanAmbrose for the #WWEWorldChampionship at #WWEBacklash!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Akg0sHkC2F
— WWE (@WWE) September 12, 2016
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