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Kevin Owens earns WWE Championship title shot at SummerSlam Weekend

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Kevin Owens earns WWE Championship title shot at SummerSlam Weekend

Summary

At SummerSlam Sunday in Minneapolis, MN, Kevin Owens triumphed over Sami Zayn, Finn Balor, and Gunther to become the No. 1 contender for the WWE Championship. Owens, returning after a 15-month recovery from injury, showcased high-energy moves, culminating in a stunner that pinned Zayn. Elsewhere, Baron Corbin defeated Trick Williams to claim the United States Championship after a distraction involving Lil Yachty. A high-stakes five-way ladder match saw Chelsea Green emerge victorious, capturing the interim WWE Women’s Championship. The event concluded what has been a thrilling SummerSlam weekend for WWE fans.

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By the Numbers

•Kevin Owens returns to win No. 1 contender spot for WWE Championship.
•Baron Corbin defeats Trick Williams to win United States Championship.
•Chelsea Green captures interim WWE Women’s Championship in ladder match.
•Event takes place at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN.

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What they're saying

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We saw Roman hit a spear and Seth hit a stomp. Kickouts. We saw Seth hit Roman with a spear, and Roman reply with a buckle bomb and a stomp. Kickouts. We saw Roman lock in the guillotine for over a minute. Seth found a way out. Seth hit Roman with a Dean Ambrose-style rebound clothesline, and Roman hit him back with Ambrose’s signature Dirty-Deeds. Both answered by kickouts.
— Yahoo Sports

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