Cody Rhodes managed to make AJ Styles say, “I quit,” to retain his championship at WWE Clash at the Castle . The finish of the match saw Rhodes threaten to smash the steel steps into Styles’ skull in the corner while The Phenomenal One was handcuffed. At that point, Styles had no choice but to say he quit.
We've got a SURPRISE brawl at #WWECastle ! pic.twitter.com/PVWXBUL2fk Following the match, Rhodes was attacked by The Bloodline in the aisleway but was quickly saved by Randy Orton and Kevin Owens.
WWE Clash at the Castle results Check out a recap of the match, courtesy of our live coverage page : Rhodes lands a flurry of right hands. Powerslam by Rhodes. Rhodes tries a disaster kick, but Styles reverses it into a Manhattan drop.
Styles sends Rhodes into the buckle, chest first. Rhodes escapes a slam from Styles and lights him up with a few jabs. Bionic elbow by Rhodes.
Rhodes knocks Styles off the apron. The referee asks Styles if he quits. Styles tells the referee to get away from him.
Rhodes pulls a table from under the ring. Styles gets to his feet while Rhodes sets up the table. Rhodes launches Styles into the ring step.
The referee asks if Styles quits. Styles says no. Rhodes runs Styles into the barricade, sending Styles into the crowd.
Rhodes lands an axhandle off the barricade. Styles and Rhodes fight into the crowd. Rhodes and Styles fight into the control room backstage.
Styles chokes Rhodes with a headphone cord. Styles and Rhodes fight out onto the stage .
