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WWE released a 40-minute tribute video for Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, featuring colleagues like Kevin Owens and Becky Lynch. The video was recorded during recent tapings and coordinated by Owens. Meanwhile, the cause of Satterley's death remains under investigation, with police reports noting medication and saliva at the scene where he was found in a rental car in Illinois.
WWE SmackDown on October 2, 2026, concluded the Money in the Bank qualifying process with Kevin Owens defeating Cody Rhodes and Johnny Gargano. Tiffany Stratton won the women's qualifier, and Blake Monroe made her main roster debut against Giulia. The show also featured a chaotic confrontation involving Sami Zayn and multiple rivals.
The WWE Championship match between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn on September 18, 2026, ended with an unplanned sequence after a referee error. While Zayn retained the title, critics argue the chaotic finish lacked emotional depth, highlighting a broader concern about WWE's shift away from traditional wrestling psychology.
WWE SmackDown in Corpus Christi, Texas, on September 18, 2026, centered on Sami Zayn’s defense of the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens. Zayn retained after CM Punk interfered, striking Owens with a belt shot. The broadcast also featured Money in the Bank qualifiers, with Trick Williams and Jacy Jayne securing spots for the upcoming event. The show received a B- grade from Bleacher Report, citing strong title storylines but lacking overall energy.
Sami Zayn retained the WWE Championship against Kevin Owens on September 18, 2026, after CM Punk interfered. Trick Williams and Jacy Jayne won their respective Money in the Bank qualifiers. The show also featured a non-finish between Bakusai and The MFTs.
Sami Zayn regained the Undisputed WWE Championship on September 11, 2026, in a chaotic SmackDown match against CM Punk. The victory, marked by significant interference from Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano, marks the fifth title change this year. While fans celebrated the return of a 'hot potato' title scenario, reports indicate backstage opposition to Zayn's second reign. With Roman Reigns likely retaining the World Heavyweight Championship, the current instability may serve as a strategic setup for the upcoming premium live events.
On SmackDown, Sami Zayn interrupts Kevin Owens’ bid for the Undisputed Championship, hints at a love-hate dynamic with CM Punk, and ultimately attacks both Punk and KO after Punk’s win, setting up a potential three-way feud among Punk, KO, and Sami. The show also featured Damien Priest vs. R-Truth in tag drama, Giulia’s clash with Blake Monroe and related antics, Lil Yachty’s teased matchup with Baron Corbin, Lash Legend vs. Tiffany Stratton with Chelsea Green saving the day, plus a high-energy Cody Rhodes–Randy Orton opening and a Nick Aldis stipulation that raises tension ahead of Sunday’s Main Event.
SmackDown on Aug. 21, 2026 in Toronto ended with CM Punk defeating Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship after Sami Zayn interfered and blasted both competitors, costing KO the title; The MFTs retained the WWE Tag Team Championship against Damian Priest & R-Truth with Haku in their corner, and the show also featured Nakamura and Kyoki signaling a takeover, Blake Monroe attacking Giulia, Lash Legend vs Tiffany Stratton, and multiple promos and highlights from the night.
WWE is reportedly booking CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens as a single-match title bout, with Owens listed as the betting favorite but not guaranteed to win; a disqualification or countout could still crown him, and the plan is for a one‑and‑done feud set for Toronto's Scotiabank Arena as part of SmackDown.
Owens says the ROH backstage moment with CM Punk was not a fight: a brief verbal exchange over his preference to wear a shirt, followed by an apology and no physical altercation; the story was amplified online and is being revisited as part of their current WWE storyline.
With a WWE Championship showdown looming in Toronto, Punk and Owens traded hard-edged barbs on SmackDown, nodding to their Ring of Honor past and alluding to The Elite without naming names; Punk questioned Owens' potential while KO pressed him to admit his grievances, Owens vowing to win the title and Punk threatening to put him to sleep in Toronto, fueling a heated feud heading to the match.
Boston SmackDown on August 14 adds CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton to an already loaded lineup, just a week before Punk vs. Owens for the Undisputed WWE Championship in Toronto. Paige also returns to confront Nikki Bella, while three titles are on the line: Baron Corbin (c) vs Carmelo Hayes for the United States Championship, Tiffany Stratton (c) vs Jacy Jayne for the Women’s United States Championship, and a Triple Threat for the WWE Tag Team Championship featuring R-Truth & Damian Priest against the War Raiders and The MFT.
Post-SummerSlam SmackDown leans into its star-studded main event, with CM Punk defending the title as Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton reignite their feud, Kevin Owens staking his claim for a title shot in Toronto, Sami Zayn stirring tension, and Charlotte Flair scoring a win over Jade Cargill aided by a debut moment from Tatum Paxley; Baron Corbin's US title storyline advances toward Carmelo Hayes. The show focused on storytelling and setting up future title battles more than action.
After Kevin Owens won the top contender match and set up a potential title shot, CM Punk and Owens traded heated words on SmackDown, with Punk insisting his 'best in the world' status proves he’s earned the championship and Owens pushing back against Punk’s swagger, calling out his arrogance—and a brief shove-fest with staff breaking it up hint at a high-profile feud to come.
WWE has announced a stacked August 7 SmackDown featuring Kevin Owens’ return, CM Punk in attendance as champion and potential challenger, Chelsea Green appearing as interim champion, and Jade Cargill squaring off with Charlotte Flair, signaling major title implications ahead of a possible Undisputed WWE Championship program.