Credit: WWE.comOwens vs. Styles opened with each man briefly grabbing hold of the momentum.
Styles' speed allowed him to stay atop of KO. The champ, on the other hand, relied on a smashmouth style.
A back-and-forth match saw the foes leave each other drained. Despite his knee bothering him, The Phenomenal One scored a series of near-falls. Owens went after Styles' bad wheel in response.
Owens mauled the challenger, maintaining his focus on the injured knee.
The match moved to the outside where Styles soared, but Owens nailed him with a low blow. Styles got his leg caught in the announce table, opening the door for KO to win by count-out.
The Prizefighter attacked Styles after the bell on his way out.
Owens wins via count-out.
Memorable Moments and Quotes
- Fans chant "Stupid idiot!"
- Owens dodges a moonsault and hits a superkick.
- Owens hits a cannonball onto Styles' leg.
- Styles hits a powerbomb from the top rope.
- Styles stumbles from the top rope as his bad knee gave out during a Phenomenal Forearm attempt.
- Styles suplexes Owens onto the ring apron.
A big-time match from two big-time performers. This was everything fans were anticipating from these two.
The story of Styles gutting it out as his knee held him back clicked. Owens looked great as the predator and Styles thrived as he pushed the champ to his limits.
Momentum swings, intensity, desperation and stellar chemistry equaled a stunner in the squared circle.
And to hold something back for the inevitable sequel, WWE scripted a count-out ending. That's not as satisfying as a decisive result, but it's a smart way to move forward with this feud.
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