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WWE superstar AJ Styles draws hundreds to Kamm's Corners in Cleveland

Posted: Aug 2nd 2017 By: Cleveland.com

John Cena and Shinsuke Nakamura are set to face off in the main event, one of the biggest matches in SmackDown history. However, the day began with hundreds hoping to see one of
their favorite superstars at a cellphone store.

A. J. Styles, aka "The Phenomenal One," arrived for a meet-and- greet at Cricket Wireless at Kamm's Corners on Lorain Ave. at 11 a.m. Fans had been lined up since 1 a.m., some traveling from as far as from Detroit and Chicago.

Representatives for Cricket, an official sponsorship partner of WWE, said they were expecting 250 people. By the time Styles began signing autographs, the number was approaching 400.

"If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be able to do what I do," said a gracious Styles.

Fans, young an old, wore shirts and carried various memorabilia, including replicas of Styles' United States Championship belt.

One child, who couldn't have been more than 6 years old, began shaking after Styles signed his toy belt: "I can't believe he signed my belt," the kid said, grinning from ear to ear.

Styles will defend his United States Championship on SmackDown Live, which airs from The Q at 8 p.m. on USA Network.