AJ Styles reflects on WWE title win over Jon Moxley at Backlash 2016
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
AJ Styles recalled his victory over Jon Moxley, known as Dean Ambrose, to win the WWE Championship at Backlash 2016. During an interview on "WWE Retrospective," Styles discussed their chemistry and Moxley's calm demeanor throughout the match. Styles, who debuted in WWE just seven months prior, held the title for 140 days before losing it to John Cena at the Royal Rumble. He later regained the championship for a notable 371-day reign.
- •AJ Styles won the WWE Title from Jon Moxley at Backlash 2016.
- •Styles praised Moxley's in-ring timing and consistency.
- •He held the title for 140 days before losing to John Cena.
- •Styles regained the championship for a 371-day reign later.
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