WWE Raw preview (July 6, 2026): Sami Zayn won’t even last 10 full days as WWE champion
CM Punk returns to WWE Raw to defeat Sami Zayn and claim the WWE Championship during a title-heavy event.
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📍 How it ended
Sami Zayn defended the WWE Title against Cody Rhodes during a "Championship Monday" episode of Raw. The event also featured title matches for the IC and Tag titles.
CM Punk returned and defeated Sami Zayn to win the WWE Title.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The July 6 episode of WWE Raw, dubbed "Championship Monday," featured three title matches. CM Punk returned to the program and defeated Sami Zayn for the WWE Title.
Other matchups included Sol Ruca against Raquel Rodriguez for the IC Title and The Profits facing Breakker and Theory for the Tag Titles. Coverage from Yahoo Sports, PWTorch, and Sports Illustrated emphasizes the high stakes of the evening, with PWTorch providing a detailed report on the title bouts and other appearances by Seth Rollins and Oba Femi.
Bleacher Report focused on the results, grading the matches and documenting fan reactions. Future developments center on the aftermath of CM Punk's title win and the results of the other championship contests featured in the event.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 18d ago.
Quick answers
Who won the WWE Championship on July 6?
CM Punk defeated Sami Zayn to win the title.
What other title matches took place?
Sol Ruca faced Raquel Rodriguez for the IC Title, and The Profits competed against Breakker and Theory for the Tag Titles.
What was the theme of the Raw episode?
The event was referred to as "Championship Monday."
Coverage (6)
- WWE Raw results, live discussion: Zayn defends against Rhodes Cageside Seats · 20d ago
- WWE Raw Winners, Grades and Reaction From July 6 Bleacher Report · 20d ago
- WWE RAW RESULTS (7/6): Keller’s report on Sami Zayn vs. Cody Rhodes for WWE Title, Sol Ruca vs. Raquel Rodriguez for IC Title, Profits vs. Breakker & Theory for Tag Titles, plus Oba, Seth PWTorch · 20d ago
- Seth Rollins, Oba Femi, Three Title Matches Set for "Championship Monday" Night Raw Sports Illustrated · 20d ago
- WWE Raw Results As CM Punk Returns To Beat Sami Zayn For The WWE Title Yahoo Sports · 20d ago
- WWE Raw preview (July 6, 2026): Sami Zayn won’t even last 10 full days as WWE champion Cageside Seats · 20d ago
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