10 Impulse Reactions Following WWE Elimination Chamber 2017
3. What Next For AJ Styles?
Despite another sterling night for the 'Phenomenal One' as he continues an unparalleled in-ring run not seen since Shawn Michaels in the mid-1990s, defeat at the climax of the Elimination Chamber main event leaves him perilously close to irrelevance at the worst possible time.
With his John Cena story wrapped up at the Royal Rumble, and his WWE Title rematch packaged in the Chamber, AJ can't really force his way back into a chase for gold until after WrestleMania, and doesn't really even have viable opposition to take his frustrations out on.
Niggling threats that he may be the handpicked opponent for this year's Shane McMahon stunt show have gathered pace, and in light of yet another show-stealing display ending in defeat, it seems as if an aerial war with 'The Money' might be the only chance for Styles to shine in the WrestleMania spotlight.
There are worse positions to be in than across the ring from a McMahon of course, but 2016's Superstar of the Year (in any single category you can think of) really deserves a more enthralling night's work at the 'Show of Shows' than the carry-job he'll be tasked with on April 2nd.