AJ Styles Regains WWE United States Title On SmackDown
"The Phenomenal One" beats Kevin Owens... and Chris Jericho!
Tuesday's SmackDown saw AJ Styles make the most of his rematch clause, winning the United States Championship back from Kevin Owens... despite some resistance from Chris Jericho.
SmackDown opened with Owens - who defeated Styles for the belt at Battleground - laying out an open challenge for the title, but he was interrupted by "The Phenomenal One," who demanded his rematch. In a shocker, though, Chris Jericho came out to confront both men, and reminded them that he was also owed a rematch for the United States Championship. SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon then hit the scene and made the triple-threat match official.
The bout headlined the show and saw Owens hit Jericho with a Pop-Up Powerbomb and a Frog Splash. Before he could make the cover, though, Styles tossed Owens from the ring and pinned Jericho, becoming a two-time U.S. Champion.
Following the bout, a fuming Owens took the microphone to complain about his loss and demand a rematch. WWE.com later announced that Owens was granted his wish, and a singles match between him and Styles will take place on next week's edition of SmackDown.