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Sami Zayn Dethrones Solo Sikoa to Win United States Title on SmackDown in Lyon

Ringside backup featuring Jimmy Uso with Jacob Fatu neutralized MFT interference for a clean finish.

Overview

  • The Aug. 29 SmackDown main event in Lyon, France, ended with a title change as Zayn pinned Sikoa.
  • Zayn sealed the victory with two Helluva Kicks, snapping Sikoa’s 62-day reign as champion.
  • Jimmy Uso backed Zayn while Jacob Fatu helped run off JC Mateo, Talla Tonga, and Tonga Loa to prevent outside influence.
  • The championship match came two weeks after WWE officially moved Zayn to the SmackDown roster.
  • Triple H highlighted the result with an on-camera acknowledgment and a public message congratulating the new champion.