Baron Corbin wins U.S. title from Trick Williams
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Key Points:
- Baron Corbin made his WWE return by immediately challenging United States Champion Trick Williams, securing a match at SummerSlam 2026 in Minneapolis.
- The Corbin vs. Williams match followed a high-profile opener featuring Kevin Owens' return and his victory over CM Punk to become the WWE championship's number one contender.
- Lil Yachty accompanied Trick Williams but was inadvertently involved in the match's outcome when he was thrown through a table, distracting the referee.
- Corbin capitalized on the distraction by using the championship belt as a weapon, leading to his victory and crowning him the new United States Champion.
- The match placement and outcome sparked mixed reactions, overshadowed by the excitement surrounding Owens vs. Punk.
