“That has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?” WWE World Champion AJ Styles asks the WWE Universe, reminding them he defeated Dean Ambrose and John Cena at No Mercy.
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“I am a winner and winners find a way to win!” Styles says, reminding everyone again that he “beat Dean Ambrose and John Cena at the same time.”
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Ambrose emerges to confront Styles.
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“I ain’t going anywhere,” he says. “I’m not done with you, not by a longshot.”
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Styles introduces his opponent – James Ellsworth.
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Ambrose wants a front row seat for the match, but Styles tries to banish him from ringside.
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SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan emerges to state the match is happening immediately, and Dean Ambrose will be special guest referee!
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Also, if Styles puts his hands on Ambrose, he’ll be fined or suspended!
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The Lunatic Fringe gives Ellsworth a bit of coaching.
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Styles takes offense to Ambrose's skills as a referee.
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The Lunatic Fringe pauses to take a call during the match.
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Ambrose takes a moment to meet a fan in the crowd.
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Ambrose hits Styles with two Dirty Deeds.
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After placing Ellsworth atop Styles, Ambrose quickly goes for the three-count.
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Ellsworth has defeated the WWE World Champion on SmackDown LIVE!