Overview
- Lil Yachty lasted the required five minutes against Baron Corbin at Sunday Night’s Main Event, using a mix of offense and a low blow to avoid being pinned and trigger an instant title match for Trick Williams.
- Corbin chokeslammed Yachty through a table after the time expired, and Williams then faced Corbin immediately, winning the United States Championship with his finishing move, the Trick Shot.
- The segment aired from State Farm Arena in Atlanta and featured visible hip-hop support, including Quavo and Tyler, The Creator at ringside, making the appearance a high-profile crossover moment.
- The victory marks Trick Williams’s second U.S. title reign and restores his standing after losing the belt to Corbin at SummerSlam in July.
- Coverage highlights a broader debate about WWE’s booking: the stunt elevated Williams in the short term but renewed questions about whether celebrity insertions help or hinder long-term advancement for rising full-time talent.