10 Awesome Matches WWE Still Has In Its Back Pocket

9. AJ Styles Vs. Jeff Hardy

AJ Styles Jeff Hardy
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Any title reign is only as good as the matches and angles champions work.

WWE must keep that in mind for AJ Styles and the Intercontinental belt. He, as one of the best workers on the planet, richly deserves their backing as IC Champ, but he also needs a line up of believable challengers who can bring the best from him. Jeff Hardy would be a solid pick to get the first crack at that.

Hardy is currently on a 'Redemption Tour' back towards tip-top form, and recently fought off the bully-boy antics of Sheamus. That means he has some momentum, and this would be the most logical next step provided WWE can steer clear of p*ss-related segments or unnecessary giggles.

Besides, the math is simple: Styles + Jeff + Intercontinental gold + pay-per-view platform + 15-20 minutes = success. There are far worse ideas out there than booking AJ to question Hardy's ability to stay clean, especially if they're able to gel inside the ring.

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