AJ Styles' Best Matches (as of 2026)

Includes date, city, arena, Wrestling Observer Newsletter star rating, and Cagematch.net score.

Cagematch scores can change over time; these are accurate as of publication.

#1 AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels vs. Samoa Joe

City/Arena: Orlando, Florida — Universal Studios
Date: September 11, 2005

WON: ★★★★★ • Cagematch: 9.66

A revolutionary X-Division showcase blending speed, creativity, and razor-sharp timing.

#2 AJ Styles vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi

City/Arena: Tokyo, Japan — Ryogoku Kokugikan
Date: August 14, 2015

WON: ★★★★¾ • Cagematch: 9.43

Ace vs. Phenomenal: crisp pacing, masterful selling, and world-class big‑match poise.

#3 AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura

City/Arena: Tokyo, Japan — Tokyo Dome
Date: January 4, 2016

WON: ★★★★¾ • Cagematch: 9.41

Stylish striking and counter wrestling delivered with crisp execution and palpable intensity.

#4 AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe

City/Arena: Orlando, Florida — Universal Studios
Date: December 11, 2005

WON: ★★★★¾ • Cagematch: 9.39

Explosive pace meets heavyweight ferocity; a definitive TNA singles clinic.

#5 AJ Styles vs. Minoru Suzuki

City/Arena: Tokyo, Japan — Korakuen Hall
Date: August 1, 2014

WON: ★★★★¾ • Cagematch: 9.35

Phenomenal athleticism collides with ruthless technical mastery in a tense chess match.

#6 AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels vs. Samoa Joe

City/Arena: Orlando, Florida — Universal Studios
Date: November 15, 2009

WON: ★★★★½ • Cagematch: 9.29

Relentless creative sequences and seamless triple‑threat dynamics with sustained drama.

#7 AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels (Iron Man match)

City/Arena: Orlando, Florida — Universal Studios
Date: February 13, 2005

WON: ★★★★¾ • Cagematch: 9.23

A grueling epic showcasing endurance, ingenuity, and picture‑perfect pacing.

#8 AJ Styles vs. Chris Sabin vs. Petey Williams

City/Arena: Orlando, Florida — Universal Studios
Date: January 16, 2005

WON: ★★★★½ • Cagematch: 9.22

High‑wire innovation and daring athleticism define this Ultimate X spectacle.

#9 AJ Styles vs. John Cena

City/Arena: San Antonio, Texas — Alamodome
Date: January 29, 2017

WON: ★★★★¾ • Cagematch: 9.20

A polished modern classic balancing explosive counters with sharply structured near‑falls.

#10 AJ Styles vs. Kazuchika Okada

City/Arena: Osaka, Japan — Osaka-Jo Hall
Date: July 5, 2015

WON: ★★★★¾ • Cagematch: 9.18

Top‑tier main event craft with pristine execution and championship‑level storytelling.

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