WWE Raw preview (July 6, 2026): Sami Zayn won’t even last 10 full days as WWE champion
WWE’s reigning champion faces an imminent title challenge as Raw’s July 6 episode reshapes the top tier
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The brief
The victory marks Punk’s return to WWE and ends Zayn’s reign, which coverage suggests was expected to be short-lived. Other major storylines included Seth Rollins, Oba Femi, and three title matches set for future episodes.
Coverage from *Bleacher Report*, *Cageside Seats*, *Sports Illustrated*, and *Yahoo Sports* highlights the match’s significance, with *Cageside Seats* previewing Zayn’s impending title loss before it occurred. Reaction focused on Punk’s surprise return and the rapid turnover in WWE’s top contenders.
Next to watch: Three title matches are scheduled for upcoming *Raw* episodes, featuring Rollins, Femi, and potentially other challengers. The WWE Universe will likely turn its attention to Punk’s first reign and how he handles the championship in the coming weeks.
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Quick answers
Who won the WWE title on July 6, 2026?
CM Punk defeated Sami Zayn to win the WWE Championship.
Was Sami Zayn’s reign expected to be short?
Yes—*Cageside Seats* previewed his title loss before it happened, framing his reign as lasting less than 10 days.
Are there other title matches coming up?
Coverage confirms three title matches are set for future *Raw* episodes, involving Rollins, Femi, and unspecified challengers.
Coverage (7)
- WWE RAW RESULTS (7/6): Keller’s report on Sami Zayn defending his WWE Title, Sol Ruca vs. Raquel Rodriguez for IC Title, Profits vs. Breakker & Theory for Tag Titles, plus Oba, Seth PWTorch · 16h ago
- WWE Raw live updates, results, review and grades for July 6 as Sami Zayn defends WWE title against Cody Rhodes CBS Sports · 16h ago
- WWE Raw Winners, Grades and Reaction From July 6 Bleacher Report · 16h ago
- WWE Raw results, live discussion: Zayn defends against Rhodes Cageside Seats · 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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