WWE Royal Rumble 2018: Every Match Ranked From Worst To Best

3. WWE Title - Handicap Match: AJ Styles (C) Vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn

WWE Royal Rumble 2018 AJ Styles Kevin Owens
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Result: Styles rolls up Owens to retain the title (15:55).

Rating: The mere fact this was a handicap match meant some shenanigans were destined to happen, and though the screwy finish was a damp squib, at least the fight leading up to it made for a fun PPV opener.

Styles is always great fighting on the back foot and the crowd were totally invested even if Styles' victory never seemed not in the bag. All three men basically worked through their routines, and while not pushing the boat out, their chemistry made this one an enjoyable way to start the show.

A more straight-forward ending would've served all three men better, but that finish was worth it for the hilarity of Owens' post-match scream getting cut off. 7/10

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