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 Title during a high-stakes 'Championship Monday' event.
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The brief
The July 6, 2026, episode of WWE Raw, dubbed 'Championship Monday,' featured multiple title matches. CM Punk returned to the program and defeated Sami Zayn to win the WWE Title.
Other scheduled matches included Sol Ruca against Raquel Rodriguez for the IC Title, and the Profits against Breakker and Theory for the Tag Titles. Coverage from Yahoo Sports and PWTorch emphasizes the title transition from Zayn to Punk.
Sports Illustrated and Cageside Seats highlighted the 'Championship Monday' branding and the brief tenure of Sami Zayn's championship run, which lasted fewer than 10 days. Future focus remains on the outcomes of the other title matches and the involvement of Seth Rollins and Oba Femi, as noted by Sports Illustrated and PWTorch.
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Quick answers
Who won the WWE Title on the July 6 episode of Raw?
CM Punk defeated Sami Zayn to become the WWE Champion.
What other title matches were scheduled for the event?
Matches included Sol Ruca vs. Raquel Rodriguez for the IC Title and the Profits vs. Breakker and Theory for the Tag Titles.
How long did Sami Zayn hold the WWE Title?
According to coverage, Zayn did not last 10 full days as champion.
Coverage (6)
- WWE Raw results, live discussion: Zayn defends against Rhodes Cageside Seats · 16h ago
- WWE Raw Winners, Grades and Reaction From July 6 Bleacher Report · 16h 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 · 16h ago
- Seth Rollins, Oba Femi, Three Title Matches Set for "Championship Monday" Night Raw Sports Illustrated · 16h ago
- WWE Raw Results As CM Punk Returns To Beat Sami Zayn For The WWE Title Yahoo Sports · 16h ago
- WWE Raw preview (July 6, 2026): Sami Zayn won’t even last 10 full days as WWE champion Cageside Seats · 16h ago
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