WWE Raw preview (July 6, 2026): Sami Zayn won’t even last 10 full days as WWE champion
CM Punk returns to WWE Raw to capture the WWE Championship from Sami Zayn during a title-heavy 'Championship Monday' event.
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The July 6, 2026, episode of WWE Raw, dubbed 'Championship Monday,' featured multiple title bouts. CM Punk returned to the program and defeated Sami Zayn to become the WWE Champion.
Other scheduled matches included Sol Ruca facing Raquel Rodriguez for the Intercontinental Title and the Profits taking on Breakker and Theory for the Tag Titles. Coverage from Yahoo Sports, Sports Illustrated, and PWTorch emphasizes the high volume of championships contested in a single night.
Bleacher Report provided winners, grades, and reactions to the event, while Cageside Seats highlighted the brevity of Sami Zayn's title reign. Future developments involve the aftermath of these title changes and the roles of Seth Rollins and Oba Femi, who were both noted as part of the night's proceedings.
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Quick answers
Who won the WWE Championship on July 6?
CM Punk defeated Sami Zayn to win the title.
What other title matches took place?
The event featured matches for the Intercontinental Title (Sol Ruca vs. Raquel Rodriguez) and the Tag Titles (Profits vs. Breakker & Theory).
What was the theme of this Raw episode?
The episode was referred to as 'Championship Monday'.
Coverage (6)
- WWE Raw results, live discussion: Zayn defends against Rhodes Cageside Seats · 15h ago broke it first
- WWE Raw Winners, Grades and Reaction From July 6 Bleacher Report · 15h ago
- WWE RAW RESULTS (7/6): Keller’s report on Sami Zayn vs. Cody Rhodes for WWE Title, Sol Ruca vs. Raquel Rodriguez for IC Title, Profits vs. Breakker & Theory for Tag Titles, plus Oba, Seth PWTorch · 15h ago
- Seth Rollins, Oba Femi, Three Title Matches Set for "Championship Monday" Night Raw Sports Illustrated · 15h ago
- WWE Raw Results As CM Punk Returns To Beat Sami Zayn For The WWE Title Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
- WWE Raw preview (July 6, 2026): Sami Zayn won’t even last 10 full days as WWE champion Cageside Seats · 15h ago broke it first
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