WWE Championship Defense
CM Punk defends his WWE championship successfully and schedules a match with Sami Zayn.
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Key Points
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CM Punk’s championship reign reached 61 days; he originally defeated Sami Zayn for the title on the July 6 episode of WWE Raw.
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Before the main event, Sami Zayn asked Johnny Gargano to give him the first title opportunity if Gargano won, and Gargano agreed.
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Nick Aldis announced that the Interim WWE Women’s Championship match between Chelsea Green and Nia Jax would take place the following week in Mexico City.
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After Nia Jax’s victory, she ripped off Chelsea Green’s protective facemask in an attempt to intimidate the champion ahead of their match.
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The broadcast opened with Danhausen attempting to “uncurse” Cleveland’s Browns and Cavaliers before Gunther began his confrontation with Sami Zayn.
CM Punk held onto his Undisputed WWE Championship on SmackDown, defeating Johnny Gargano in the main event after ringside chaos was cleared away WWE. Punk's reign now stands at 61 days since he originally won the title from Sami Zayn on July 6. The victory set up an immediate rematch — Punk announced he will defend the title against Zayn on the next SmackDown, escalating their bitter rivalry 411Mania.
Zayn Demanded His Shot Before the Main Event
Before Punk and Gargano stepped into the ring, Sami Zayn approached Gargano backstage. Zayn asked Gargano to promise him the first title opportunity if Gargano won 411Mania. Gargano agreed to the deal, but he fell short in the 13-minute match, leaving Zayn to chase Punk directly wrestlingInc.
Gunther, Owens and Bálor Hunted Zayn Earlier in the Night
The tension boiled over earlier on SmackDown when Kevin Owens, Gunther and Finn Bálor chased Sami Zayn around the arena 411Mania. This chase came after Zayn criticized CM Punk and claimed he deserved the championship more than anyone else WWE. All three men pursued Zayn, but they failed to catch him before the main event began.
Nia Jax Defeats Stratton, Earns Interim Women's Title Shot
Nia Jax won her match against Tiffany Stratton and earned the right to challenge Interim WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green WWE. The title match will take place the following week in Mexico City, according to WWE General Manager Nick Aldis WWE. After Jax's victory, she ripped off Green's protective facemask in an intimidation tactic, even though Green was medically cleared to compete while wearing the mask over her injured eye 411Mania.
Flair Wins as Cargill Attacks, Rhodes-Orton Tension Grows
Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley defeated Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley in their match WWE. After the bout ended, Jade Cargill, B-Fab, Michin and Fatal Influence attacked the victors, sending a message in the women's division 411Mania. Elsewhere, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton continued their heated verbal confrontation, building momentum toward their weekend match WWE.
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