2 Ups & 8 Downs From WWE WrestleMania 32
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8. The Y2J Problem
The match between Chris Jericho and AJ Styles was yet another dream match that belonged in inverted commas or on a graphic than actually within the WrestleMania ring.
'Y2J' had been guilty of several clunkers on the 'Grandest Stage', but this payoff to an enjoyable programme with company newcomer AJ unexpectedly underwhelmed. Fans sat on their hands waiting for high spots that never came - AJ was made to sell for the bulk of the clash, but Jericho looked a little uninspired on offence.
Timing is everything in wrestling, and 2016 would be a career year for both. From January debut to WWE Champion by September, Styles' rise up the ranks was truly remarkable. Jericho perhaps sensed things going stale again - his burgeoning relationship with Kevin Owens launched a host of new catchphrases and iconic List Of Jericho gimmick that will surely remain part of any WWE return in the future. Without any of those aforementioned bells or whistles, this was actually a little less than aggressively fine.