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Corbin Steals U.S. Title with Distraction Tactic
3 Aug
Summary
- Corbin won the U.S. Championship by capitalizing on a distraction.
- Lil Yachty's involvement inadvertently led to Williams losing the title.
- This marks Corbin's second reign as United States Champion.
Baron Corbin's return to championship status is now complete. He successfully captured the United States Championship from Trick Williams at SummerSlam. The pivotal moment arrived as Corbin exploited a moment of distraction involving Williams and his ringside companion, Lil Yachty.
Yachty's presence proved to be a double-edged sword. After an earlier intervention with his "Trick Stick," Yachty was once again involved on the apron. In a chaotic turn, Williams was sent into Yachty, causing the rapper to crash through a table.
With the referee's attention diverted, Corbin seized the advantage. He delivered a strike with the championship belt before executing his signature End of Days maneuver. This victory ushers in Corbin's second reign as U.S. Champion, his first having occurred in 2017. Williams' championship run concluded after 105 days.
