Corbin Wins US Title
Baron Corbin Defeats Trick Williams for United States Championship at WWE SummerSlam
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Baron Corbin is the new WWE United States Champion. He defeated Trick Williams on Night 2 of WWE SummerSlam 2026, ending Williams' reign with a title belt shot and his signature End of Days finisher, according to Fightful.
The win marks Corbin's first main roster WWE title in nearly a decade, according to POST Wrestling. He had only returned to WWE on the July 10 edition of SmackDown, making his championship win a rapid turnaround.
Corbin Closes With Belt Shot and End of Days
The match came down to a tug of war between both men. Corbin grabbed the US Title belt and struck Williams with it. He then followed up with End of Days — his signature slam finisher — and pinned Williams for the three count, per Fightful.
POST Wrestling noted that Corbin accidentally caused an injury during the build-up to the match, adding tension to the rivalry. The finish was decisive, with no ambiguity about who walked away champion.
Corbin's Quick Return Leads Straight to Gold
Corbin had been away from WWE since 2024. He came back on the July 10 SmackDown, per Ringside News. Within weeks, he had secured a US Title match and earned a spot on one of WWE's biggest events of the year.
Forbes described Corbin as a former Money in the Bank winner now turned two-time US Champion. His return went from debut to title win in under a month — a fast track even by WWE standards.
SummerSlam Night 2 Stacked With Title Matches
The US Title bout was one of several championship matches on Night 2 of SummerSlam 2026, according to Still Real to Us. WWE split SummerSlam across two nights, loading both cards with high-profile bouts.
Cage Side Seats noted that Corbin's win gave him a meaningful mid-card title run after his return. It positions him as an active player on SmackDown heading into the next phase of WWE's calendar.
What This Means for Trick Williams Going Forward
Trick Williams loses the United States Championship he had worked hard to build a reign around. His loss came in front of a large SummerSlam crowd, making it a high-profile defeat. WWE has not yet announced his next program.
Corbin, now a two-time US Champion per Forbes, enters his new reign with momentum. His quick rise back to the title picture suggests WWE has big plans for him on the SmackDown roster in the weeks ahead.
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