10 Modern Wrestling Pops That Sent Shivers Down Your Spine

For years, AJ Styles had led TNA in its futile attempts to compete with the WWE machine. Proving himself as one of the very best in-ring workers of his time, The Phenomenal One had delivered in high profile matches all over the world, including in an incredible stint in New Japan Pro Wrestling. Therefore, when news broke that Styles had finally signed for WWE, there was both elation and trepidation from fans; they thought of all the dream match scenarios that were now possible, while also fearing the treatment WWE had often given to other big names who had made a name for themselves while working for their rivals.

However those fears were quickly dispelled the second Styles stepped out into a WWE arena for the first time. Entering at number three in the 2016 Royal Rumble, fans in the arena were greeted by an unknown theme as the words "I am Phenomenal" appeared on the TitanTron. Unfortunately, fans at home were greeted to a nice closeup of Roman Reign's confused face. However, that didn't stop fans giving one of the biggest ever pops for someone making their first appearance in WWE.

That initial pop is all the more special looking given how consistently Styles has delivered over the past four years. Whereas others to join WWE, such as Shinsuke Nakamura, have struggled to retain their early momentum, Styles has gone from strength to strength, winning multiple orld championships and facing The Undertaker in possibly his final ever match.