AJ Styles Comments on U.S. Title Win Backstage at WWE MSG (Video), WWE Stars Congratulate Styles, WWE On Battleground Title Match Status

July 7, 2017

As noted, AJ Styles defeated Kevin Owens at tonight’s WWE MSG live event to become the new United States Champion.

Below is backstage footage of Styles commenting on his title win, along with comments from other WWE stars, including Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon, and an official announcement from WWE:

AJ Styles wins United States Championship from Kevin Owens at Madison Square Garden Live Event

NEW YORK CITY — AJ Styles sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe tonight, as he defeated Kevin Owens to become United States Champion during a WWE Live Event at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

The Phenomenal One won the Independence Day Battle Royal on this past Tuesday’s SmackDown LIVE, earning a title opportunity against Owens at WWE Battleground, but apparently couldn’t wait to get his hands on The Prizefighter.

Moments after his historic victory, Styles offered his first remarks as United States Champion in an exclusive Facebook Live interview with WWE.com. He reflected on the long road that led him to Madison Square Garden, and speculated on what may lie ahead for Owens. (Video is above.)

The Phenomenal One’s victory leaves the status of his WWE Battleground showdown up in the air. What does this shocking turn of events mean for his and Owens’ future? Be sure to tune into SmackDown LIVE this Tuesday at 8/7 C on USA Network to see the fallout.

Congratulations to the NEW US Champion, simply phenomenal @AJstylesOrg. #AndNew https://t.co/u4zYmB9d9s

— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) July 8, 2017

Whoa cool!! Congrats to the NEW US Champ @AJStylesOrg #WWEMSG

— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) July 8, 2017

@AJStylesOrg just won the US Title over KO at MSG!!!

— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) July 8, 2017

OMG @WWE MSG!!

Congrats @AJStylesOrg #AndNew #USTitle

— Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) July 8, 2017

Phenomenal. #AndNew #USTitle @TheGarden @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/N7GWONvwrT

— WWE (@WWE) July 8, 2017

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.