Finn Balor faces Sami Zayn for WWE title contendership at SummerSlam
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Finn Balor will compete against Sami Zayn at SummerSlam for a chance to challenge for the WWE Championship. This follows Balor's victory in a four-way match involving Trick Williams, Damian Priest, and Royce Keys during WWE SmackDown. General Manager Adam Pearce had decided that Zayn should face the winner after he protested not being included in the championship match between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes. The match featured interference from various wrestlers, with Balor ultimately securing the win over Priest to earn his spot.
- •Balor won a four-way match at WWE SmackDown.
- •Zayn will compete against the winner at SummerSlam.
- •Interference during the match included various wrestlers at ringside.
- •Balor secured victory with a Coup de Grace on Priest.
- 2:11 AMWrestling Inc — Finn Balor To Face Sami Zayn In WWE Title No. 1 Contender's Match At SummerSlam 2026
"Finn Balor will face Sami Zayn at SummerSlam for number one contendership after winning a four-way during "WWE SmackDown."
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