What a night for Sami Zayn! History was made on SmackDown as “The Underdog from the Underground” finally seized his first United States Championship in a chaotic main event. From shocking interferences to explosive finishes, you won’t believe how it all went down. Was this the most electrifying SmackDown in recent memory?
Sami Zayn has etched his name into the annals of WWE history, capturing the coveted Men’s United States Championship for the very first time in his illustrious career. This momentous victory, achieved during an exhilarating Friday night WWE SmackDown event, marks a significant milestone for “The Underdog from the Underground,” ending a long pursuit of singles gold in professional wrestling.
The emotionally charged main event saw Sami Zayn face off against the formidable Solo Sikoa, who had held the United States Championship for a respectable 62 days. The encounter was a high-stakes affair, filled with tension and dramatic twists that captivated the raucous crowd in Lyon, France, setting the stage for a memorable championship clash and delivering compelling wrestling results.
As expected in a rivalry involving The Bloodline’s remnants, the match was not without external interference. Tala Tonga, JC Mateo, and Tonga Loa attempted to tilt the scales in Sikoa’s favor, aiming to keep the United States Championship within the “Family Tree.” However, Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu made a surprising and impactful appearance, evening the odds for Zayn.
With the MFTs neutralized by Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu outside the ring, the contest became a true one-on-one battle. Seizing the opportunity, Sami Zayn executed a perfectly timed exploder suplex, followed by two devastating Helluva Kicks, securing the pinfall victory and his first WWE singles championship in over a year.
Zayn’s triumph is just one of several significant developments leading into the highly anticipated “Clash in Paris” event scheduled for Sunday. This edition of WWE SmackDown served as a crucial prelude, featuring various title implications and major confrontations that are sure to heighten anticipation for the premium live event, setting the stage for more thrilling wrestling results.
Earlier in the night, The Street Profits, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, emerged as the new No. 1 Contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships after defeating Melo Don’t Miz. Their victory was influenced by the eerie presence of the Wyatt Sicks, whose appearance spooked The Miz, creating an opening for the Profits to secure their shot at Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis, adding another layer to the professional wrestling landscape.
In other noteworthy segments, Jade Cargill was officially named the No. 1 Contender for the WWE Women’s Championship, setting up a future clash with Tiffany Stratton. Additionally, John Cena and Logan Paul engaged in a final face-off, intensifying their rivalry ahead of their showdown at the París La Défense Arena, building momentum for Clash in Paris.
The show kicked off with Logan Paul, who, despite being met with a chorus of boos, confidently proclaimed his disruptive influence on WWE, crediting himself for major media rights deals. Later, Randy Orton had a peculiar interaction with Nick Aldis, showcasing his “sometimes it just feels good to be bad” persona, complete with a Fireball whiskey gift and an R-Truth interruption, further diversifying the WWE SmackDown action.
