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Trick Williams, accompanied by Lil Yachty, defeated Sami Zayn to retain the United States Championship at WWE Backlash 2026 in a hard-fought, interference-filled bout that saw Zayn land multiple signatures before Williams sealed it with the Trick Shot.
Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn to win the United States Championship at WrestleMania 42, aided by a high-profile entrance from Lil Yachty and a notable Trick Shot finish that crowned Williams a new breakout star in WWE.
Fightful Select reports WWE had discussed shifting Trick Williams’ character direction more than a month before WrestleMania 42, culminating in his United States Championship win on Night Two after defeating Sami Zayn. Strong crowd reactions and the growing “Whoop That Trick” chants supported a push that appears planned rather than purely driven by fan response, though timing may have been influenced by fan momentum.
Sami Zayn defeated Carmelo Hayes on SmackDown to win the WWE United States Championship. Rumors that Hayes would take time off to marry Kelani Jordan are false; engagement photos circulated online, but Hayes' WrestleMania status remains unclear with no official confirmation of him entering the US title match.
On SmackDown, Sami Zayn captured the United States Championship from Carmelo Hayes after Trick Williams interfered, despite GM Nick Aldis previously noting no WrestleMania plans for him. Zayn overcame the odds with a kick and will defend the US title against Trick Williams at WrestleMania 42, setting up a high-stakes clash on WWE's big show.
WWE is reportedly planning a major title change on the March 27 SmackDown, with Sami Zayn set to defeat Carmelo Hayes for the United States Championship ahead of WrestleMania 42. If true, the switch would shake up SmackDown’s momentum as Hayes’s strong US Title run continues to elevate him, in a show that also features Cody Rhodes’ return and other segments; plans can still change, so tune in for a potential live title moment.
PWInsider reports Ilja Dragunov will answer Carmelo Hayes’s United States Championship Open Challenge on the March 20 SmackDown, solving the mystery behind the challenger; the show’s card also features Randy Orton explaining his Cody Rhodes attack and other matches.
WWE announced on the February 27 SmackDown go-home show that Carmelo Hayes will defend the United States Championship in an open challenge, with no challenger announced yet, potentially sparking a surprise due to the open-slot format as the card also features Elimination Chamber participants and other matches.
Sami Zayn defends his WWE United States Championship against rising star Je’Von Evans on SmackDown, with other high-stakes matches and appearances including Tiffany Stratton, Cody Rhodes, and more, as the WWE roster gears up for Crown Jewel.
Sami Zayn won the United States Championship by defeating Solo Sikoa in a highly intense and clean match on SmackDown, marking a significant milestone in his career and showcasing his resilience and skill, with a thrilling finish that promises a bright future in WWE.
Sami Zayn has officially transferred from WWE Raw to SmackDown, declaring his intent to compete for the United States Championship, which he has never held, and immediately becoming a top contender in the main event scene.
Giulia, a new WWE roster member, won the United States Championship on SmackDown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, defeating Zelina Vega, in a match that was spoiled by WWE's social media prior to airing.
Shinsuke Nakamura captured the United States Championship at the Survivor Series event in Vancouver, defeating LA Knight. Despite Knight's strong performance, Nakamura capitalized on his opponent's mistakes, delivering a scorpion death drop and a Kinsasha to secure the victory.
WWE has announced a tournament to crown the first-ever women's United States champion, starting on this week's SmackDown with a match between Bayley, Candice LeRae, and B-Fab. The tournament, featuring wrestlers from the SmackDown brand, will conclude at Saturday Night's Main Event on December 14 in Long Island, New York. This move suggests that a women's Intercontinental championship may soon be introduced on Monday Night Raw.
Logan Paul retained the United States Championship at WrestleMania 40 with the help of IShowSpeed, who appeared as a PRIME bottle and ate a RKO from Randy Orton. Paul used brass knuckles to take out his challengers and ultimately secured the victory with a frog splash on Kevin Owens.