CM Punk and stars address fallout of Zayn's betrayal on SmackDown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Tonight's WWE SmackDown features CM Punk and Kevin Owens discussing last week's controversial match stemming from Sami Zayn's betrayal of Owens. Zayn interfered by striking Owens with the WWE championship belt, allowing Punk to secure a victory. The event is set for 8 p.m. EST at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, with additional matchups including Paige vs. Jacy Jayne for the U.S. championship. Fans will await further developments leading up to the Sunday Night Main Event next month.
- •Punk pinned Owens after Zayn's intervention last week.
- •SmackDown airs live at 8 p.m. EST on USA.
- •Additional matches include Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton vs. Lash Legend and Nia Jax.
- •Cody Rhodes will address Randy Orton before the next event.
- •Tonight's show is held at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.
- 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — WWE Smackdown live today. What time is Smackdown on?
"Following Sami Zayn's betrayal of Kevin Owens, CM Punk and other stars address the fallout on tonight's SmackDown.
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