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Sami Zayn disrupts SmackDown main event, leaving WWE Championship picture in chaos
Sami Zayn caused significant disruption during the August 28 episode of WWE SmackDown, preventing the determination of a new number one contender for CM Punk’s WWE Championship.
The main event featured a triple threat match between Kevin Owens, Finn Bálor, and Gunther. During the contest, Zayn interfered by pulling Bálor from the ring and knocking out the referee. As the situation escalated, CM Punk entered the ring to confront Zayn, leading to a multi-man brawl involving Owens and Gunther. Zayn concluded the segment by using the WWE Championship belt to strike Punk, Owens, Bálor, and Gunther, leaving him standing alone in the ring.
This interference follows a pattern of recent disruptions by Zayn, who has expressed frustration over his own championship opportunities. The chaos has left the WWE Championship picture unresolved, with no clear challenger established for the champion.
Entities
CM Punk · Finn Balor · Gunther · Kevin Owens · Sami Zayn · WWE
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sami Zayn interfered in the triple threat match between Gunther, Kevin Owens, and Finn Balor. www.wrestlinginc.com · www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The number one contender match ended in a no-contest. www.wrestlinginc.com · www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sami Zayn attacked CM Punk with the WWE Championship belt. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] CM Punk and Sami Zayn are scheduled for a WWE Undisputed Championship match on the September 11 episode of SmackDown. www.sportskeeda.com