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Trick Williams wins WWE United States Championship in Atlanta
At the inaugural WWE Sunday Night's Main Event in Atlanta, Trick Williams reclaimed the WWE United States Championship by defeating Baron Corbin. The victory was facilitated by rapper Lil Yachty, who made his in-ring debut in a five-minute challenge against Corbin. Yachty successfully survived the time limit, which earned Williams an immediate title opportunity.
During the championship match, Corbin attempted to use the title belt to strike Williams, mirroring the tactic used to win the title at SummerSlam. However, Williams kicked out and eventually secured the win with his 'Trick Shot' maneuver.
In the event's main event, Randy Orton defeated Cody Rhodes in a highly physical and controversial match. The bout featured significant tension between the former mentor and protégé, with Orton utilizing a low blow and an RKO to secure the victory after Rhodes appeared to hesitate before using a 'Punt Kick.' Reports suggest that while Rhodes showed a more aggressive edge, WWE has no immediate plans to officially turn him into a villain due to his high merchandise sales.
Entities
Baron Corbin · Lil Yachty · State Farm Arena · Trick Williams · WWE
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lil Yachty survived a five-minute challenge against Baron Corbin. rajah.com · nodq.com · wrestlingnews.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] The inaugural Sunday Night's Main Event took place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. rajah.com · wrestlingnews.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] Trick Williams defeated Baron Corbin to become the new WWE United States Champion. rajah.com · wrestlingnews.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lil Yachty's ability to last five minutes against Corbin earned Trick Williams a title match. wrestlingnews.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Quavo performed a live concert to open the event. rajah.com