As noted, AJ Styles defeated Kevin Owens at tonight’s WWE MSG live event to become the new United States Champion.
Below is backstage footage of Styles commenting on his title win, along with comments from other WWE stars, including Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon, and an official announcement from WWE:
AJ Styles wins United States Championship from Kevin Owens at Madison Square Garden Live Event
NEW YORK CITY — AJ Styles sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe tonight, as he defeated Kevin Owens to become United States Champion during a WWE Live Event at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.
The Phenomenal One won the Independence Day Battle Royal on this past Tuesday’s SmackDown LIVE, earning a title opportunity against Owens at WWE Battleground, but apparently couldn’t wait to get his hands on The Prizefighter.
Moments after his historic victory, Styles offered his first remarks as United States Champion in an exclusive Facebook Live interview with WWE.com. He reflected on the long road that led him to Madison Square Garden, and speculated on what may lie ahead for Owens. (Video is above.)
The Phenomenal One’s victory leaves the status of his WWE Battleground showdown up in the air. What does this shocking turn of events mean for his and Owens’ future? Be sure to tune into SmackDown LIVE this Tuesday at 8/7 C on USA Network to see the fallout.
Congratulations to the NEW US Champion, simply phenomenal @AJstylesOrg. #AndNew https://t.co/u4zYmB9d9s
— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) July 8, 2017
Whoa cool!! Congrats to the NEW US Champ @AJStylesOrg #WWEMSG
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) July 8, 2017
@AJStylesOrg just won the US Title over KO at MSG!!!
— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) July 8, 2017
OMG @WWE MSG!!
Congrats @AJStylesOrg #AndNew #USTitle— Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) July 8, 2017
Phenomenal. #AndNew #USTitle @TheGarden @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/N7GWONvwrT
— WWE (@WWE) July 8, 2017
Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
