Sami Zayn gets "justice" by defeating CM Punk to reclaim Undisputed WWE Title

In a flurry of chaos created by Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae last week, Sami Zayn took advantage and defeated CM Punk to recapture the Undisputed WWE Championship. "Justice" has now been achieved in Zayn's eyes, but Punk, Owens, Gunther, Finn Bálor, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes and Johnny Wrestling are seemingly all gunning for the gold.




— The show kicks off with a video recapping the Undisputed WWE Championship match from last Friday.

— Michael Cole and Corey Graves greet audiences at home.

Nick Aldis is standing in the ring, and he says sometimes in his job, he has to just put on a smile. He introduces Zayn, and he makes his way out. He tells Aldis he knows how much it must've hurt Aldis to give him the introduction he just did, but says it feels good to call himself the Undisputed WWE Championship. He says he's a little surprised by the negative reaction from the fans because when he said justice for Sami was never about him, he meant it. He says it meant justice for all including the fans booing him, then says justice is not the sole tenant of his belief system. He says he believes very strongly in equality and tells Aldis that he expects the people knocking on Aldis' door to all be treated as equals.

Johnny Gargano's music hits, and he makes his way out with Candice LeRae. Zayn thanks Gargano and LeRae for joining him in the ring, but Gargano says there's another reason that he's out here. He reminds Zayn of a deal they struck last week wherein Zayn promised to give Gargano a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship if he helped Zayn, but Zayn tries to dispute Gargano's claims by saying he promised to take care of Gargano. Gargano responds by saying he's first in line and challenges Zayn to an Undisputed WWE Championship match, but Aldis reveals he thinks CM Punk is next in line for an Undisputed WWE Championship shot.

Kevin Owens' music hits and he makes his way out. Owens takes out Gargano with a Stunner, but Aldis tells Owens that he doesn't reward bad behavior. Owens says Zayn screwed up many "SmackDown" main events over the past several weeks, but Zayn tries to talk Aldis out of granted Owens an Undisputed WWE Championship match and asks Aldis if he thinks he's going to pull what he did by having Punk challenge him for the title in his first reign. Aldis warns Zayn against putting his hands on him and says no one makes the matches but him, then says Zayn just made his decision for him and makes an Undisputed WWE Championship match between Zayn and Owens official for tonight.

Zayn argues with Aldis on the entrance ramp, but Randy Orton's music hits and he makes his way out as he shines up the Undisputed WWE Championship belt while passing Zayn. Rey Fenix and Trick Williams follow.

Money In The Bank Qualifier Match: Randy Orton vs. Trick Williams vs. Rey Fenix

The bell rings and Orton levels Fenix. He locks up with Williams, but Fenix levels Williams with a dropkick and fires off strikes on Orton. Williams sends Fenix crashing into the mat chest first and levels him with an uppercut, then clotheslines Fenix out of the ring. Orton sends Fenix crashing into the announce desk spine first and does the same to Williams and Yachty when Yachty gets in his face.

During the commercial break, Williams sends Fenix crashing into the mat spine first during the commercial break. Orton blindsides Williams from behind and sends him crashing into the top turnbuckle face first, but Williams fires off stomps on Orton in the corner. Orton levels Williams with a back elbow, but Fenix pulls both Orton and Williams off the ropes. He delivers a Frog Splash to Orton off the middle rope back from the break and goes for a pin, but Orton kicks out. Orton lands scoop powerslams on Fenix and Williams before Fenix lands a poisionrana on Williams and levels him with a superkick.

Fenix looks to fly off the ropes, but Orton catches him with a RKO. Williams levels Orton with a Trick Shot knee and pins him for the win.

Winner: Trick Williams

— Backstage, Candice LeRae is talking to Johnny Gargano when Sami Zayn approaches them. Zayn is upset about having to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens tonight and brings up what was said earlier about Gargano.

Zayn says he needs to keep the title, noting that if he loses tonight, Gargano may not get another opportunity. Gargano says he understands where Zayn is coming from, and Sami suggests they talk later.

— Elsewhere, Tama Tonga addresses Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki ahead of tonight’s match. Bakusai also comments on facing the MFTs later tonight. We then get a look at the upcoming film 'Heart of the Beast,' before we head into another break.

— When we return, Alexa Bliss speaks backstage with Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley ahead of Bliss’ Money in the Bank Qualifying Match. Paxley presents candles for luck and prosperity before Bliss leaves to prepare for the match. Flair accidentally blows out one of the candles as we head back to ringside.

— Bakusai make their way to the ring. MFT follows.

MFT (w/ Haku) vs. Bakusai

Kyoki and Tama Tonga begin the action. The bell rings and Kyoki knocks Talla off the ring apron. Tama blindsides Kyoki from behind on the outside and dumps him back in the ring, but Kyoki delivers a dropkick to send Tama crashing back out of the ring and delivers a double dropkick to level Tama and Talla on the outside.

Shinsuke Nakamura and Talla Tonga tag in during the commercial break, but Tama tags in and continues to wear down Nakamura. Talla tags back in and double teams on Nakamura with Tama, but Tama then tags back in and wears down Nakamura with a submission hold.

Nakamura suplexes Kyoki on top of Talla back from the break and pins him, but Talla kicks out and Nakamura lands a kick on the back of his neck. He ascends to the middle rope and delivers a knee to Talla, but Tama pulls Kyoki off the ring apron. Nakamura delivers a hanging German suplex to him. Haku then hits Nakamura with his Tongan walking stick, causing the disqualification.

Winners: Bakusai (via disqualification)

— After the match, Haku uses his Tongan walking stick to send Nakamura crashing into the ring steps throat first. Talla chokeslams Kyoki on the ring apron and delivers a chop block-big boot combination to him with Tama.

— Backstage, Kevin Owens notes that Corpus Christi was the site of his first official WWE match, where he defeated John Cena. Owens promises that tonight will also be where he defeats Sami Zayn to win the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Finn Balor interrupts and brings up Owens receiving a title opportunity after helping Zayn win the championship last week. Balor says he wants the next title shot, even if he has to win Money in the Bank to get it. We head to a commercial break.

— Back from the break, Nick Aldis congratulates Chelsea Green on her recent success before Danhausen interrupts. Danhausen has Aldis’ phone and mentions blocking someone named “Mickie” before the two head into the GM’s office.

— Elsewhere backstage, Green and Tiffany Stratton walk down the hallway as Stratton talks about getting into a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match. They cross paths with Nikki Bella, who tells Stratton to keep Nikki’s name out of her mouth.

— We then head over to a sit down interview between Cody Rhodes and Michael Cole, where Rhodes reflects on his Sunday Night's Main Event loss to Randy Orton and discussions about his morality. He promises that he won't make the same decision he did on September 6 when the time comes again.

— Jade Cargill and the Amazing Baddies respond to the earlier comments from Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley. Cargill remains focused on her goal of becoming champion again.

— Jade Cargill then makes her way to the ring. Fatal Influence and Alexa Bliss follow

Women's Money In The Bank Qualifier Match: Jade Cargill vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Jacy Jayne

The bell rings and Jayne stands up on the announce desk to gloat. Bliss pulls her off and sends her crashing into it face first, but Cargill trips Jayne from outside the ring when Jayne is back inside it. Bliss levels Cargill and steps on Jayne's spine, but Cargill pulls Bliss out of the ring over the top rope.

Jayne rains down right hands on Bliss during the commercial break and delivers a running senton to her before Bliss delivers a senton off the ring apron to level Jayne on the outside.

Jayne runs over Bliss with a knee strike and pins her, but Bliss kicks out and ascends to the top rope. She looks to fly, but Jayne rolls out of the ring. Bliss switches directions and levels Jayne and Cargill with a crossbody on the outside, then delivers a Sister Abigail to Jayne and goes for a pin. Jayne kicks out.

Bliss rains down right hands and left hands on Cargill, then sets up for a Sister Abigail on her. Cargill escapes and delivers Jaded to Bliss, but Jayne lands a boot on Cargill's head and pins Bliss for the win.

Winner: Jacy Jayne

— After the match, we head backstage, where Giulia is asked about her Money in the Bank Qualifying Match next week. The Irresistible Forces interrupt, with Lash Legend saying she plans to win and advance to Money in the Bank. Giulia responds that they’ll see how good Legend looks when she kicks her teeth out before walking away.

— Elsewhere backstage, Trick Williams and Lil Yachty discuss Trick’s win earlier tonight before crossing paths with Sami Zayn. Zayn brings up his history with Williams and demands that Trick show him some respect. Williams and Yachty respond before walking away. We head to a commercial break ahead of tonight’s main event.

— After a look at the Club WWE exclusive vote for the next WWE 2K cover star, we get a vignette featuring Damian Priest addressing his turn on R-Truth. Priest says he grew frustrated with Truth repeatedly handing out title opportunities while they were champions and that he is finished with Truth. Priest adds that Truth now knows he is a “bad man.”

— Kevin Owens makes his way to the ring. Sami Zayn follows.


Undisputed WWE Championship Match: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Kevin Owens

The bell rings and Owens runs over Zayn on the outside. He delivers a couple of chops to Zayn's chest, then dumps him back inside the ring. Zayn lands a jawbreaker on Owens and rains down right hands on him, then whips him into the corner spine first and fires off stomps on him in the corner.

Zayn ascends up the ropes, but Owens sees him coming and delivers a superkick to level him. He lands a cannonball on Zayn in the corner of the ring and follows it up with an Attitude Adjustment, then goes for a pin but Zayn kicks out.

Zayn catches Owens with a Blue Thunder Bomb and pins him, but Owens kicks out and Zayn sits him on the top rope during the commercial break. He joins him up there, but Owens knocks Zayn off the ropes and delivers a Swanton Bomb to him. He goes for a pin, but Owens kicks out.

Johnny Gargano runs out to distract the referee, opening the door for Candice LeRae to land a DDT on Owens and Zayn to connect with a Helluva Kick on him. He goes for a pin, but Owens kicks out and delivers a pop-up powerbomb to Zayn. He follows it up with a Stunner and goes for a pin, but Gargano puts Zayn's foot on the bottom rope to break the fall.

Owens sends Gargano crashing into one of the barricades and clears the announce desk, then looks to powerbomb Gargano through it. Zayn hits Owens from behind, but Owens responds by sending Zayn crashing through the announce desk. Owens dumps Zayn back in the ring, then lands a Stunner on Gargano when Gargano looks to hit him with the Undisputed WWE Championship.

CM Punk appears to hit Owens with the Undisputed WWE Championship. Zayn pins Owens, but Owens kicks out and Zayn delivers a Helluva Kick to him for the win.

Winner and STILL Undisputed WWE Champion: Sami Zayn

— After the match, Punk attacks Zayn and lands a GTS on him for the win. He lands a second GTS on Owens and happily heads up the entrance ramp as the show goes off the air.