On the January 9 episode , although unfair , Styles said he would defeat Owens and Zayn , who both interrupted and said that they would become the first - ever co-WWE Champions .
On the January 9 episode , Styles expressed the unfairness of having to defend his championship in a handicap match , but said that he would still defeat Owens and Zayn , who both interrupted Styles . 
 Both told Styles that they would become the first - ever co-WWE Champions .