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Baron Corbin made a surprise return to WWE on SmackDown, ruining Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes with his End of Days while Trick Williams debuted Lil Yachty’s fur edition United States Championship, signaling a brewing feud between Corbin and Williams.
Gunther attacked Nick Aldis on SmackDown after it was announced that he would team with Sami Zayn to face Cody Rhodes and CM Punk at Saturday Night’s Main Event, choking Aldis before officials could intervene. The feud appears far from over, and Cody Rhodes later came to Aldis’ aid as SmackDown went off the air, with Gunther walking away from a potential one-on-one bout.
Danhausen is booked to face JD McDonagh at Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden, with rumors that a New York Knicks-backed ally could join him—fueling chatter about Baron Corbin or Knicks star Jalen Brunson, though Brunson’s in-ring involvement was shelved due to wrist surgery and several Knicks champs are expected to attend.
CM Punk is expected to have a lengthy Undisputed WWE Championship reign, largely on SmackDown, with NBCUniversal pushing his presence; he returned on the July 6 Raw and ended Sami Zayn’s nine-day title run, and he will make Raw appearances as needed.
CM Punk is hitting the road with a full-time schedule this summer, appearing on SmackDown and at multiple house shows through July and August as WWE leans into his status as a top champion.
CM Punk is officially moved to SmackDown as the brand's top champion, with WWE promoting him for upcoming SmackDowns starting in Oklahoma City and NM house shows; a SummerSlam title defense against Cody Rhodes is expected after Punk's Raw return where he defeated Sami Zayn.
CM Punk's surprise Raw title win over Sami Zayn has WWE reportedly planning a SummerSlam title defense, with Fightful Select saying the plan was in place; the day’s rumors also include potential signings like Hiromu Takahashi and Richard Holliday, plus AEW contract chatter about Jack Perry, and questions about Ilja Dragunov vs. Gunther, Tamina's WWE status, and WWE's Japan expansion.
Sami Zayn cut a heated backstage promo nine days after losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to CM Punk on Raw, questioning how Punk earned a shot after months away. Punk, making a hometown Chicago return and replacing Cody Rhodes in the title bout, sparked Zayn’s fury as he blasted Punk in the promo. WWE has Punk heading to SmackDown and is setting up a SummerSlam feud with Rhodes, with Punk due to appear on SmackDown in Oklahoma City as part of the build.
CM Punk returned to Raw in Chicago to win the WWE Championship from Sami Zayn, ending Zayn’s title reign after nine days. In the immediate aftermath, Zayn lashed out in a non-PG rant before breaking down in tears, leaving the WWE title picture wide open as SummerSlam looms.
Takecia Fatu has filed for divorce from WWE star Jey Uso after more than 12 years of marriage (since 2014), seeking primary physical custody of their minor son Jeyce, exclusive use of their Georgia home, and child and spousal support plus attorney fees; the couple also has an older son, and separation length isn’t disclosed. The filing comes amid fan speculation about Uso’s personal life, which he briefly addressed in April as he continues his WWE career.
CM Punk defeated Sami Zayn on Raw to win the Undisputed WWE Championship, ending Zayn’s nine‑day reign and setting up a potential Punk vs. Cody Rhodes clash at SummerSlam. The crowd in Punk’s Chicago hometown loved the moment, but online reaction was largely negative about the title change. Becky Lynch, a friend of Zayn, weighed in via Instagram, while others like KENTA (Hideo Itami) and NOAH’s portrayal echoed disapproval, underscoring ongoing backlash from some wrestlers and fans despite the live reception.
TMZ reports that WWE star Jey Uso and his wife Takecia Travis Fatu are divorcing after 12 years of marriage, with Takecia requesting exclusive use of the home, spousal and child support, and attorney fees; they have two children. Jey has not issued a public statement, and there was no Raw segment listed for him at the time, even as his Bloodline storyline continues.
CM Punk made a surprise return on Raw in Chicago and defeated Sami Zayn to reclaim the WWE Championship, ending Zayn’s nine-day title reign after a backstage setup involving Cody Rhodes and a confrontation with GUNTHER. Punk overcame Zayn with a sequence including the Helluva Kick and GTS to win, setting up a likely Punk vs. Cody Rhodes match at SummerSlam.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in a NewsNation interview with WWE executive Triple H, suggested pro wrestling might be real rather than predetermined, referencing the sport’s resilience and the idea that wrestlers must rebound from defeats.
WWE NXT taped for July 7 reveals Layla Diggs winning the North American Championship contendership; Niko Vance defeated Shiloh Hill but was chair-attacked by Shawn Spears; Keanu Carver beat Tank Ledger; Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux won the Tag Team Championship contendership as Kali Jordan and Lola Vice interrupted Kali Armstrong, whom Kali Armstrong laid out; Kendal Grey (c) defeated Nattie to retain the NXT Women’s Championship; and two #1 Contender Four-Way matches were set for 7/7.