WWE SmackDown 5/12/23 Results: AJ Styles Vs. Bobby Lashley Full Match Recap & Winner

In a rematch of their earlier encounter, AJ Styles emerged victorious over Bobby Lashley in a hard-fought match that left Lashley with two head injuries. It was a disappointing end to the night for Lashley, who bled profusely in his earlier match and failed to advance to the finals of the tournament.

Styles will now face Seth Rollins in the finals, and there's reason to believe it could be an excellent contest. The two locked up at the start of their match, and it was reminiscent of some of the best matches in TNA history. Lashley, still feeling the effects of his earlier match, stopped Styles' chop attempt with some well-placed elbows and a boot to the face. He then threw Styles over the top rope, and the action spilled to the outside, where Lashley continued to dominate.



After the commercial break, Styles regained the upper hand with a flurry of kicks to Lashley's legs, but Lashley quickly recovered and slammed Styles to the mat. Styles fought back with a calf crusher, but Lashley escaped and regained control. However, Styles was not to be deterred and landed a DDT that earned him a two-count. Despite his injury, Lashley fought back with punches to Styles' head and a suplex that almost won him the match.

Styles came back with a sliding punch, but Lashley locked in the Hurt Lock until Styles reached the ropes for a break. They continued to brawl outside the ring, and Lashley attempted to run Styles into the ring post, but Styles countered and ran Lashley into the post instead. Back in the ring, Styles landed a knee to Lashley's head and then hit him with the Phenomenal Forearm for the victory.

As the show came to a close, Styles and The OC celebrated their win, and the broadcast team previewed the upcoming Night of Champions card.

With a WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP opportunity on the line, these men are giving each other EVERYTHING they've got! 🏆

Who will face @WWERollins at #WWENOC? @fightbobby or @AJStylesOrg? 🔥#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/qHyDKZdF6S

— WWE (@WWE) May 13, 2023

# WINNER: AJ Styles

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