# Lil Yachty involvement in WWE programming

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lil-yachty-involvement-in-wwe-programming
> Updated: 2026-09-05T07:42:27.000Z. Sources: 53. Developments: 5.

The involvement of rapper Lil Yachty in WWE programming culminated during the first-ever Sunday edition of Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6, 2026, at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. 

In the highly anticipated five-minute challenge, Lil Yachty successfully survived the time limit against United States Champion Baron Corbin. As a result of Yachty’s survival, Trick Williams secured a title opportunity, subsequently defeating Corbin to win the WWE United States Championship. 

The event, which opened with a performance by Atlanta native Quavo, also featured a match between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. In that bout, Orton secured a victory following a “chaotic finish involving low blows and referee interference.” During the match, the rivalry between the two intensified, resulting in Rhodes leaving the ring bleeding after being struck with steel steps. 

Other results included Oba Femi defeating Bron Breakker via disqualification after Bronson Reed made a surprise return and attacked Femi with a steel chair. Following the attack, Reed and Breakker reportedly teamed up to assault Femi. Dominik Mysterio defeated Joe Hendry during the pre-show. The scheduled six-woman tag team match saw Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Tatum Paxley compete against Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab. The special was broadcast on Peacock in the United States and via YouTube for international audiences.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event delivers major results in Atlanta

WWE’s first Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta saw Randy Orton defeat Cody Rhodes and Trick Williams win the United States Championship from Baron Corbin.

33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwe-sunday-nights-main-event-heads-to-atlanta

### 2026-09-02: WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event set for September 2026 in Atlanta

WWE’s Sunday Night’s Main Event arrives September 6, 2026, in Atlanta, featuring Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and a United States Championship challenge involving Lil Yachty.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwes-trick-williams-to-support-lil-yachtys-in-ring-debut

### 2026-08-24: Lil Yachty to make WWE debut against Baron Corbin

Rapper Lil Yachty will make his WWE debut against Baron Corbin at ‘Sunday Night’s Main Event’ on September 6 in Atlanta.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-yachty-to-make-wwe-debut-against-baron-corbin

### 2026-08-22: Lil Yachty to make WWE in-ring debut against Baron Corbin

Rapper Lil Yachty will make his WWE in-ring debut against Baron Corbin on September 6. If Yachty survives five minutes, Trick Williams earns a United States Championship rematch later that night.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baron-corbin-to-face-lil-yachty-at-wwe-sunday-nights-main-event

### 2026-08-20: WWE cancels planned Lil Yachty concert for September event

WWE has reportedly cancelled a planned Lil Yachty concert for the September 2026 Saturday Night's Main Event to focus more heavily on professional wrestling content.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwe-cancels-planned-lil-yachty-concert-for-september-event

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