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The Real Reason Sami Zayn Defeated CM Punk For The WWE Championship

SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 Β· 1 MIN READ

Sami Zayn is the brand new WWE Champion, but why exactly did WWE book him to dethrone CM Punk on SmackDown?

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