Backstage, Daniel Bryan was talking to Chad Gable and AJ Styles. He told them that he wanted to shut Kevin Owens up. Bryan made a match between Gable and AJ, with the winner being able to participate in the battle royal later in the night. AJ said he was ok with a “little competition” and Gable looked him dead in the eyes, stating that he was more than just a “little competition”.
AJ Styles vs Chad Gable – Winner enters the Independence Day Battle Royal
Chad Gable began with takedowns to the former WWE Champion. Back after the break, the two competitors were on the top ropes and AJ Styles made him Gable go face first. Styles attempted a Phenomenal Forearm but was caught on the ropes by Gable. The American Alpha member attempted a moonsault on AJ, who evaded it and flung him onto the turnbuckles.
AJ nearly hit a Styles Clash, but Gable countered into an Anklelock. AJ escaped after a struggle and hit the Calf Crusher. Gable managed to escape as well, after which the crowd chanted” This is awesome”. AJ finally finished him off with a Phenomenal Forearm. After the match, AJ shook Gable’s hand.
AJ Styles defeated Chad Gable
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