3 possible outcomes of Kurt Angle vs AJ Styles match on Smackdown Live this week

WWE made a blockbuster announcement this week as Kurt Angle will have his final match on Smackdown Live. Without a shadow of a doubt, the match could be the highlight of this week. The former WWE Champion is facing the Phenomenal One, AJ Styles.

Earlier, Angle announced that he will be hanging up his boots after the Show of Shows in New Jersey. The WWE Universe expected an elite opponent for the Olympic Gold Medalist at WrestleMania 35, but Angle stunned the fans when he announced Baron Corbin as his final opponent. Considering the stature of Corbin, he is not a suitable candidate to retire a legendary superstar. Therefore, it will be interesting to see if we get to see a twist in the next two weeks.

Following a substandard run last year, Angle has gained momentum in the recent weeks. The Olympic Gold medalist defeated Apollo Crews and Chad Gable in the last two weeks. Angle's opponent on Smackdown Live is AJ Styles, who is set for a remarkable bout at the Show of Shows. The Phenomenal One will fight Randy Orton at Metlife Stadium. Angle's final match on Smackdown Live could have immense significance.

Here we discuss three ways the match could end this week.

#3 Kurt Angle might earn a clean victory

Kurt Angle

Considering AJ Styles and Kurt Angle are building good momentum before WrestleMania, it will be hard for either of the two superstars to lose cleanly. However, it is the final match of Kurt Angle on Smackdown Live, and he might earn a clean victory over the Phenomenal One.

The Olympic Gold medalist offered some memorable bouts on Smackdown Live as he was an essential member of the blue brand in his prime. Hence, it will be a great send-off if he earns a clean victory in his last match. While it is not a suitable result for Styles before the Showcase of Immortals, Styles' opponent Randy Orton also got pinned in the Gauntlet match last week.

#2 The match could end in disqualification

Though Kurt Angle and AJ Styles locked horns in TNA, it will be their first bout in a WWE ring. The two superstars have immense dexterity in the squared circle, and they provided astounding bouts in the past. Age has slowed down the Olympic Gold medalist in the squared circle but he is still competent to go toe-to-toe with the Phenomenal One.

The two men are expected to tear the house down on Smackdown Live this week, and we might witness a staggering battle on Tuesday. However, WWE has a history as several remarkable matches ended in disqualification. We could expect a similar result this week.

Though Baron Corbin is part of RAW, he could show up on Smackdown Live. Corbin might attack his WrestleMania opponent, and it might lead to disqualification. Furthermore, Randy Orton could do the same by attacking AJ Styles.

#1 AJ Styles could lose after a distraction from Randy Orton

Will we see a distraction?

There is no denying that the rivalry between AJ Styles and Randy Orton has become one of the most exciting feuds of WrestleMania 35. It is a non-title match, but it has provoked interest in the WWE Universe. The two former WWE Champions are veterans in the squared circle, and the fans are eagerly waiting for the blockbuster bout.

It could get exciting if we see a twist on Smackdown Live this week. Considering the Viper is a heel, he might interfere in the bout between Kurt Angle and AJ Styles. The Phenomenal One might get diverted by Orton and Angle could take advantage of the distraction.

It could be an ideal way to keep the momentum of AJ Styles before Showcase of Immortals. Kurt Angle could earn a victory in his final match on the blue brand while the status of Styles will be protected. Moreover, it could add more fuel between Styles and Orton.