AJ Styles to break the record of the most PPV MAIN EVENTS in Wrestling History

2 years ago By Sports Desk

AJ Styles’ Potential to Break a Long-Standing WWE Record

AJ Styles, a wrestler currently active in WWE SmackDown, might achieve a remarkable feat by surpassing a record held by a legendary figure in WWE history. Let’s explore this exciting possibility.

AJ Styles and His Current WWE Journey

AJ Styles is currently a part of WWE SmackDown and is associated with his group called the O.C. His stablemates include Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, and “Michin” Mia Yim. Recently, Gallows and Anderson faced off against The Street Profits in a tag team match, but unfortunately, they were defeated. However, Styles managed to secure a victory in his match against Karrion Kross on August 11, 2023.

Chasing a Record: AJ Styles vs. Triple H

Even though AJ Styles hasn’t been the central figure in WWE storylines lately, he has the potential to achieve something significant – breaking a record set by none other than Triple H. A recent statistic sheds light on the top 10 superstars who have appeared in the most main events at pay-per-view shows.

This list doesn’t just cover WWE events; it also includes pay-per-view matches from other wrestling promotions like TNA (IMPACT Wrestling), WCW, and All Elite Wrestling.

Wrestlers with the most PPV MAIN EVENTS in Wrestling history:

1. Triple H-129
2. A.J. Styles-122
3. John Cena-116
4. Randy Orton-113
5. The Undertaker-109
6. Sting-92
7. Jeff Jarrett-89
8. Kurt Angle85
9. Hulk Hogan-78
10. Shawn Michaels-74
11. Big Show-71
12. Chris Jericho-70…
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Remarkably, Triple H holds the first position on this list, having participated in an impressive 129 main events throughout his wrestling career. AJ Styles currently holds the second position with 122 main-event matches in pay-per-views. These 122 matches include both main events in WWE and other major wrestling promotions.

AJ Styles: A Phenomenal Main Event Star

The Phenomenal One, AJ Styles, was a prominent figure in IMPACT Wrestling for many years, headlining numerous high-profile shows. With Triple H retired from in-ring competition due to health reasons, AJ Styles has the chance to eventually surpass the record held by the 54-year-old wrestling legend.

AJ Styles is still an active competitor and participates in matches regularly. This allows him to become the wrestler with the most main event appearances in premium live events. Names like Roman Reigns, Sting, John Cena, Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, and others are also part of this list.

Understanding the New Concept of Main Events

It’s important to understand that WWE has introduced a new concept where some premium live events feature double or triple main event matches. In such cases, the final match of the show is counted as a main event appearance for a wrestler.

Potential Feud on the Horizon: The O.C. vs. Bobby Lashley’s Faction

As mentioned earlier, The Street Profits recently defeated The O.C. in a SmackDown match. This might set the stage for a possible feud between Bobby Lashley’s recently formed team, which includes Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford, and The O.C.

It’s worth noting that AJ Styles was the one who defeated Bobby Lashley in the semi-finals of the 2023 World Heavyweight Championship tournament. This history could contribute to the development of a heated rivalry between these two factions.

Looking Forward to Payback 2023

WWE’s next premium live event is Payback 2023. Fans are eagerly anticipating whether a showdown between The O.C. and Bobby Lashley’s faction will take place during this event. The outcome of this potential clash could have a significant impact on the ongoing storyline.