AJ Styles Returns to His Roots with the Club in Beatdown of Ricochet

In a culmination of weeks of building drama since his return, AJ Styles finally snapped. In a United States Championship match, his supposed victory over Ricochet was overturned before the titleholder cradled him for the three-count.

As Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson egged him on, The Phenomenal One lost his cool and out The One and Only. He hit a Styles Clash off the top rope before standing tall with The Good Brothers.

The Club have reformed, and it could not have been at a better time for the trio. Styles was relevant but growing stale, while Gallows and Anderson could barely get on TV. Together, they can hopefully have a more complete second act together than their first run.

However, it should not start with the United States champion losing his title. Ricochet has done well with his brief spotlight so far, and he and Styles should have a great match together at Extreme Rules on July 14. They are in the right roles now and should get more time to shine.

It would be an inspired moment for Ricochet to show he is ready to compete with the best by outperforming Styles and defeating him. He will need help from Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder (who he was talking with backstage this week) to even the odds, but that should be enough.

The Club can then go on to defeat other babyfaces. In fact, it would make sense to book Rollins vs. Styles II soon.