CM Punk defends WWE Championship against Sami Zayn; four titles on the line from Arena CDMX.
WWE SmackDown aired live September 11, 2026, from Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. The card featured four championship defenses, headlined by Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk facing Sami Zayn. Zayn earned his title shot after challenging Punk the previous Friday following Punk’s successful defense against Johnny Gargano.
WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green defended her title against Nia Jax on the same card. Additionally, Nikki Bella and Paige faced off in a singles match. The two competitors had been trading verbal and physical exchanges leading into their encounter, with their rivalry becoming increasingly personal in recent weeks.
Michael Cole and Wade Barrett provided commentary for the event. The show marked a post-Sunday Night’s Main Event broadcast.
What we know
- SmackDown aired live September 11, 2026, from Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico
- CM Punk defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn in the main event
- Chelsea Green defended the WWE Women's Championship against Nia Jax
- Nikki Bella and Paige competed in a singles match with ongoing personal tension
- Four championships were defended on the card
- Michael Cole and Wade Barrett called the event
What is still unclear
- Results and outcomes of the four title matches
- Specific details of the Nikki Bella vs. Paige rivalry beyond personal exchanges
Reporting timeline
WWE SmackDown Results β 9/11/26 (World Heavyweight Championship, Mexico City)
WWE SmackDown Results, Highlights and Key Moments for September 11, 2026
WWE SmackDown Results 9/11 β Four Championships Up For Grabs, Paige Faces Nikki Bella
Nikki Bella And Paige Trade More Personal Shots Ahead Of WWE SmackDown In Mexico
Nikki Bella Brings Up The New Day While Addressing Paige Ahead Of WWE SmackDown
WWE SmackDown results (9/11): Barnettβs live review of CM Punk vs. Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship, Chelsea Green vs. Nia Jax for the WWE Womenβs Championship
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