# Trick Williams and Baron Corbin WWE title rivalry > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trick-williams-and-baron-corbin-wwe-title-rivalry > Updated: 2026-09-26T08:24:47.000Z. Sources: 39. Developments: 4. Trick Williams reclaimed the WWE United States Championship by defeating Baron Corbin during the inaugural WWE Sunday Night's Main Event in Atlanta. The title change occurred after rapper Lil Yachty participated in a five-minute challenge against Corbin, which allowed Williams to secure an immediate championship opportunity. Following this victory, the rivalry between Williams and Corbin escalated, leading SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis to mandate a steel cage match for the September 25, 2026, episode of SmackDown at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Aldis stated the cage stipulation was necessary to “escalate the rivalry and prevent further interference.” During the scheduled match, which served as a decisive rubber match in their ongoing rivalry, Williams successfully retained the United States Championship. The contest included a superplex from Corbin at the top of the cage and interference from Williams' manager, Lil Yachty. Yachty assisted in the finish by slamming the cage door on Corbin, which enabled Williams to secure the win using consecutive “Book End” maneuvers. Despite Corbin surviving Williams’ signature “Trick Shot,” the series of “Book End” maneuvers ultimately secured the victory for Williams. Following the successful title defense, NXT talent Kam Hendrix issued a public challenge to Williams for the United States Championship via X. Hendrix, the real-life husband of Maxxine Dupri, made his intentions known immediately after the conclusion of the rivalry with Corbin. ## Claims - Trick Williams defeated Baron Corbin in a Steel Cage match to retain the WWE United States Championship. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Lil Yachty, acting as Williams' manager, interfered by slamming the cage door on Baron Corbin. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The match served as a definitive rubber match to end the rivalry between Williams and Corbin. (single source) - CM Punk won a Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat match against Gunther and Finn Balor. (single source) - Charlotte Flair won a Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat match against Lash Legend and Giulia. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Kam Hendrix challenges Trick Williams for WWE United States Championship NXT wrestler Kam Hendrix has issued a public challenge to SmackDown's United States Champion Trick Williams following Williams' recent title defense against Baron Corbin. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kam-hendrix-challenges-trick-williams-for-wwe-united-states-championship ### 2026-09-25: Trick Williams retains United States Championship in Steel Cage match Trick Williams retained his WWE United States Championship against Baron Corbin in a Steel Cage match on SmackDown. CM Punk and Lash Legend also secured spots in the upcoming Money in the Bank ladder matches. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trick-williams-retains-wwe-united-states-championship-in-steel-cage-match ### 2026-09-23: Trick Williams retains US Title in steel cage match on WWE SmackDown Trick Williams retained his WWE United States Championship in a steel cage match against Baron Corbin during SmackDown in Indianapolis. CM Punk and Lash Legend also secured Money in the Bank qualifiers. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trick-williams-to-defend-wwe-united-states-title-in-steel-cage-match ### 2026-09-07: Trick Williams wins WWE United States Championship in Atlanta Trick Williams regained the WWE United States Championship at Sunday Night's Main Event in Atlanta, aided by Lil Yachty's successful five-minute in-ring debut against Baron Corbin. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trick-williams-wins-wwe-united-states-championship-in-atlanta --- Cite as: Trick Williams and Baron Corbin WWE title rivalry. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/trick-williams-and-baron-corbin-wwe-title-rivalry