The rumors had been flying back and forth for weeks, but fans didnt have to wait long to find out that it was true: AJ Styles debuted in the Royal Rumble Sunday night at #3 to a deafening roar from the crowd. Styles was probably the most coveted free agent in professional wrestling, and the announcers wasted no time in putting him over as a big deal. Styles locked up with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, but he didnt tangle with him for long. Styles mixed it up with everyone who entered, tossing Tyler Breeze and Curtis Axel before being eliminated by Kevin Owens (#18).It was a good showing for AJ in his debut, and having Owens a really popular figure with smart fans toss Styles was a good call. Had Roman eliminated him, fans might have rioted. Itll be interesting to see how hes booked on Raw and beyond.