When Did Aj Styles Debut In WWE?
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When did AJ Styles debut in WWE? He made his debut at the 2016 Royal Rumble, and has been a mainstay in the company ever since. He’s a multiple-time WWE Champion and one of the most popular Superstars in the world.
Early Career
Despite not having any prior wrestling experience, Styles debuted in WWE in 2016 and quickly became one of the company’s top superstars. He has won several championships in his WWE career, including the WWE Championship and Universal Championship.
First WWE Appearance
AJ Styles made his first WWE appearance at the 2016 Royal Rumble, as the #3 entrant in the Royal Rumble match. He was eliminated by Kevin Owens.
Debut Match
AJ Styles debuted in WWE at the 2016 Royal Rumble, entering the match at number 3. He was eliminated by Kevin Owens.
Main Roster
AJ Styles made his WWE debut at the 2016 Royal Rumble, entering at number 3 and lasting over 50 minutes, eliminating Chris Jericho and Dean Ambrose. He was one of the last four men remaining in the match, along with Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, and Kane.
Royal Rumble
AJ Styles made his WWE debut at the 2016 Royal Rumble, making him one of the most anticipated debuts in recent years. He entered the Rumble at number 3 and lasted nearly 28 minutes before being eliminated by Kevin Owens. Styles would go on to have a successful first year in WWE, winning the WWE Championship and WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
WWE Championship
The WWE Championship is a world heavyweight championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE on the SmackDown brand. It is one of WWE’s top titles, alongside the WWE Universal Championship that was created for the Raw brand as a result of the 2016 WWE draft. The current champion is AJ Styles, who is in his second reign.
Later Career
Styles’ first run with WWE began in 2002 and lasted until 2006, when he was released from his contract. He then spent four years with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he was widely regarded as one of the best wrestlers in the world. In 2016, Styles made his return to WWE.
United States Championship
AJ Styles made his WWE debut at the 2016 Royal Rumble, and quickly established himself as one of the top stars in the company. He won the WWE United States Championship in June of that year, and held it for nearly four months. He has also held the WWE Championship and WWE Universal Championship.
WWE Universal Championship
The WWE Universal Championship is a world heavyweight championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE on the SmackDown brand. It is one of two world titles for WWE’s main roster, along with the WWE Championship on the Raw brand. The current champion is Braun Strowman, who is in his first reign.
