WWE TLC Throwback: On this day, Daniel Bryan defeated AJ Styles to retain his WWE title

Daniel Bryan made a little cameo and AJ Styles was where to be seen in recent WWE TLC PPV. According to many, two (who provided WWE with one of greatest TLC matches) were t optimised well by company. However, WWE Championship match between Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles in WWE TLC 2018 had everything. From high flying moves to character-defining moments, it is one of best matches WWE has set up in years.

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WWE TLC 2018: Daniel Bryan defeats AJ Styles

Daniel Bryan trapped AJ Styles and started to trigger his nerves from start. challenger got frustrated and hit champion with a dropkick, sending him to floor. Daniel Bryan recovered soon eugh and started targeting mid-section of AJ Styles. He continued delivering a series of kicks, but a big closline from AJ Styles turned situation. Phemenal One kept on punishing Beard and went on to use steel steps to brutalise champion.

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challenger took champion back to ring and hit him with a fireman's carry backbreaker for a two-count. Daniel Bryan delivered a big suplex which was eugh for him to gain momentum. He started delivering some 'Yes! Kicks' and went on to kick challenger’s face. In later part of match, fans saw Daniel Bryan escaping a trap and locking Styles in a LeBell Lock. However, AJ Styles countered LeBell Lock by turning it into a roll-up.

Styles n delivered springboard 450 splash followed by a Calf Crusher that left Bryan in pain. Somehow, Daniel Bryan recovered and moved towards rope to break hold. AJ Styles tried to deliver a Phemenal Forearm, but champion dodged. Beard n tried to deliver a running knee, but  Phemenal One dodged it as well. AJ Styles again tried to deliver a Phemenal Forearm, but this time Daniel Bryan caught him and pinned him for a win.

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