WWE Live Event Results: Richmond, Virginia (January 27, 2018)

The WWE Champion, AJ Styles was a big part of the Live Event!
The WWE Champion, AJ Styles was a big part of the Live Event!

#6 Shinsuke Nakamura vs Baron Corbin

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Nakamura and Corbin were involved in rematch at Richmond
Nakamura and Corbin were involved in a rematch at Richmond

In a rematch of their bout on SmackDown Live, Shinsuke Nakamura faced Baron Corbin at Richmond. Their match had been interrupted by Randy Orton at SmackDown, but they were able to wrestle here until there was a conclusive winner.

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The match was one of the best of the night. Nakamura was able to defeat Corbin and was the winner ahead of the Royal Rumble Match.

Result: Shinsuke Nakamura def. Baron Corbin


#7 AJ Styles vs Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship (Steel Cage Match)

AJ Styles faced Kevin Owens in a Steel Cage Match
AJ Styles faced Kevin Owens in a Steel Cage Match

AJ Styles faced Kevin Owens in the main event of the night. The match stole the show. The two had faced each other in a short match on SmackDown Live, where AJ defeated Owens with the Calf Crusher.

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The match was the best of the night and received a huge pop from the crowd. AJ Styles was able to win the match.

Result: AJ Styles def. Kevin Owens to retain his title


In a post-match interview, AJ Styles revealed that he was not afraid heading into the Royal Rumble. He said that he would know whom to focus on during the match, as there would have to be a tag to get into the ring. He warned Sami and Kevin that he would retain his title at the Rumble.

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Edited by Akhilesh Tirumala
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