WWE SmackDown Results, Winners And Grades As Sami Zayn Beats CM Punk In Mexico City
WWE SmackDown in Mexico City featured several title matches, headlined by CM Punk defeating Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship. The event also included a notable promo from Randy Orton regarding Cody Rhodes.
Why it matters
Professional wrestling remains a significant global entertainment product, and international shows like this demonstrate the brand's reach.
WWE SmackDown from Mexico City advertised four title matches on a WWE supershow featuring almost every top star on the brand. AAA Cruiserweight champion Rey Fenix is set to defend his championship against Ricky Saints, while Chelsea Green defends the Interim WWE Women's Championship for the first time against Nia Jax.
The War Raiders defend the AAA Tag Team Championships against R-Truth and Damian Priest, with Truth set on heel alert amid Priest's desires reenter the singles division this fall.
WWE SmackDown's main event pits WWE Undisputed champion CM Punk against Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship. Last week's broadcast of SmackDown garnered 1.3 million amid another Nielsen change that has inflated pro wrestling ratings.
Rey Fenix def. Ricky Saints | AAA Cruiserweight Championship
Chelsea Green def. Nia Jax | WWE Interim Women's Championship
The War Raiders def. R-Truth and Damian Priest | AAA Tag Team Championship
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