Finn Balor Breaks Character After Tough RAW Loss to AJ Styles

Despite a recent string of losses, Finn Balor acknowledged AJ Styles on social media following their WWE RAW match on May 12, 2025.

Finn Balor Breaks Character After Tough RAW Loss to AJ Styles
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  • Finn Balor lost to AJ Styles on WWE RAW due to interference and a distraction by Penta, marking his 18th loss in his last 20 televised singles matches.
  • Despite the loss, Balor showed sportsmanship by posting about the match on Instagram with AJ Styles' entrance theme and a simple caption: "FINN vs. AJ."
  • Balor's recent losing streak contrasts with his composed online behavior and Judgment Day's aggressive tactics, creating an intriguing narrative.

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Finn Balor faced AJ Styles in a singles contest during the May 12, 2025, broadcast of WWE RAW from Louisville, Kentucky. The match saw attempted interference from Balor’s Judgment Day allies. However, a distraction by Penta ultimately contributed to AJ Styles securing the victory.

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This outcome marked Finn Balor’s 18th loss in his last 20 televised singles matches in WWE. Despite this trend, Balor’s subsequent social media activity did not convey overt disappointment. He shared images from the WWE RAW encounter on his Instagram.

Notably, Balor’s Instagram post featured AJ Styles’ entrance theme music. The accompanying caption simply read, “FINN vs. AJ.” This public acknowledgment of his opponent suggests a degree of sportsmanship from the former Universal Champion.

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The series of defeats for Balor, contrasted with his faction’s aggressive tactics and his own composed online demeanor, creates a developing narrative. His respectful nod to Styles is particularly interesting given the circumstances of the loss on WWE RAW.

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