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WATCH: AJ Styles and Naomichi Marufuji share mutual respect as Phenomenal One gains massive win at NOAH Destination 2024 (Source: X)
AJ Styles and Naomichi Marufuji shared a moment of mutual respect after their match at NOAH Destination 2024. The WWE Star acknowledged the efforts of the Japanese wrestler after a great match. As Styles claimed a win, he extended his hands at Marufuji for a shake hand. The Japanese acknowledged the winner and the duo shook hands. It was a great end to a great match.
After his match at the Clash at the Castle against Cody Rhodes, the fans worried about Styles. The Phenomenal one limped out of the arena with the help of the security guards and referees. But the fans were happy to see the announcement of the match between Styles and Naomichi at NOAH Destination. It was the return of Styles to the company for the first time in 8 years.
Watch the duo shaking their hands here -
AJ Styles and Marufuji paying respect to each other. ♥️
— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) July 13, 2024
Two absolute legends of pro wrestling.
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The duo of Naomichi and the WWE star gave a brilliant match. There were some exciting moments throughout the match. Neither of them had any advantage over each other. It was an evenly paced match with both wrestlers showing their skill sets. At no point could one predict the winner of the match. For the first few minutes, it seemed like the hometown wrestler could have a massive win.
Successful Japan return for AJ Styles
AJ turned things around with the progression of the match. He gave a brilliant performance in his first appearance in the ring since Clash at the Castle. The former world champion showed he still has a lot in him. Naomichi didn't give up and got the crowd behind him. But the momentum of the Phenomenal One was a bit too good for Marufuji.
Towards the end, AJ got over the Japanese wrestler and asserted his domination in the arena. The star wrestler claimed a win via pinfall. The crowd went berserk to the successful return of Styles. As Naomichi recovered from the blows, Styles went up to him and offered his hands. Marufuji got in the same page as AJ and shook hands. The fans cheered the duo for giving a great match.