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Speculated Reason Why WWE Switched Title From CM Punk To Sami Zayn Last Week

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

WWE had a somewhat surprising title change go down last week on Friday Night SmackDown when Sami Zayn defeated CM Punk to capture the WWE Title. There appears to be a good reason for this according to a new report that has surfaced. PWInsiderElite.com reports that WWE sources have indicated that the company's plan to headline November's Crown Jewel PLE in Saudi Arabia is to have Zayn face off against World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns which is why the title switch from Punk to Zayn went down.

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