Sami Zayn wins Undisputed WWE Championship in Mexico City. Image via: WWE
Zayn defeated Punk on the September 11 episode of WWE SmackDown, ending Punk’s 67-day reign and beginning his second WWE Championship reign of 2026. Earlier, Zayn became Undisputed WWE Champion in June 2026 after defeating his opponents at Night of Champions. But it did not last long after Punk returned to WWE programming and defeated Zayn for the championship on the July 6 episode of RAW. Sami got back his title, bringing Punk’s 67-day reign to an end and beginning his second WWE Championship reign of 2026. 67 day undisputed title run. At 47. His first reign lasted only nine days before Punk defeated him on the July 6 episode of Monday Night RAW to capture the championship. Champion match at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, November 7.
After the loss, Punk made a statement, writing on his social media, “I lost.
The unexpected title change is reportedly designed to make more sense as WWE’s broader storyline unfolds, according to PWMania. Zayn and World Heavyweight Champion Reigns are scheduled to meet in a Champion vs, according to PWMania. Sami Zayn’s surprise victory over CM Punk to reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship appears to be part of a larger storyline WWE has planned for the former champion. Fresh backstage details have emerged about Sami Zayn’s surprise victory over CM Punk to reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship. It has been found that WWE reportedly has a larger storyline in mind following Sami Zayn’s surprising Undisputed WWE Championship victory over CM Punk. I’d like to say that I did it on purpose for my boy @wwejevonevans but nobody wants to lose. Here’s the thing: Winners lose way more than losers do. I don’t have to try again. I get to try again. I didn’t have to come to Mexico. Meltzer indicated that not everyone backstage was in favor of the decision to have Zayn defeat Punk. However, WWE ultimately went ahead with the title change. The victory marks Zayn’s second WWE Championship reign of the year. Reports are hinting that if the championship title remains unchanged, Zayn is currently positioned for a major reunion with former Bloodline ally Roman Reigns.