Lil Yachty to make WWE in-ring debut against Baron Corbin

Rapper Lil Yachty is set to make his WWE in-ring debut on September 6 during Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta, Georgia. He will face United States Champion Baron Corbin in a match with a unique survival stipulation.

If Yachty can last five minutes in the ring without being defeated, Trick Williams will earn a rematch for the United States Championship later that same evening. If Corbin wins within the five-minute window, Williams will not receive another title opportunity. The match is a central component of the ongoing rivalry between Corbin and Williams, who lost the title to Corbin at SummerSlam.

Reports indicate that Yachty has been training for several months at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, working with WWE performer Ivy Nile and fitness instructor Ari Levy. While the announcement has drawn mixed reactions from fans on social media, industry insiders suggest Yachty has earned respect within the company for his dedication and work ethic. WWE officials reportedly expect him to remain involved with the promotion for the foreseeable future.