AJ Styles vs. John Cena – WWE Championship Match: photos | WWE

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One year after making his WWE debut at Royal Rumble 2016, AJ Styles defends the WWE Championship against John Cena.

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If Cena defeats Styles, he ties Ric Flair's record as a 16-time World Champion.

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Styles goes on offense early and mocks his opponent.

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Cena battles back and takes down the champion with a shoulder block.

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The Phenomenal One shows off his strength and athleticism.

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Cena counters Styles' attempt at a high-flying maneuver.

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Styles soars high to increase the impact of his Phenomenal Forearm.

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The Phenomenal One applies the Calf Crusher, but fails to make Cena tap out.

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Paying tribute to Ric Flair, Cena applies the Figure-Four Leglock.

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The Cenation Leader takes down Styles with an Attitude Adjustment from the top rope.

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History is made. In front of more than 52,000 in the Alamodome, John Cena defeats AJ Styles, tying Ric Flair's record as a 16-time World Champion.

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