Baron Corbin returned to WWE after being released in 2024. (Credit: Rich Wade/WWE via Getty Images)
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 was a long time coming for Baron Corbin.
Just a few weeks ago, the man who previously spent 12 years in WWE made his triumphant return to the company after being released in late 2024. Corbin instantly had a target in mind, too, clobbering United States Champion and fan favorite Trick Williams upon his return to SmackDown.
Then, on last week’s SmackDown, Corbin attacked Williams in a post-SmackDown ambush, setting up a major US title match at WWE SummerSlam 2026.
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 Results For Trick Williams Vs. Baron Corbin
Well, that didn’t take long.
Just three weeks after his blockbuster WWE return, Baron Corbin is already the United States Champion. Again. The former Money in the Bank winner and now two-time US Champion defeated Trick Williams at WWE SummerSlam to capture the US title for the second time when an inadvertent distraction from Lil Yachty allowed Corbin to take advantage and hit the End of Days.
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Here are the key highlights and moments from Williams vs. Corbin at SummerSlam:
- Williams immediately attacked and repeatedly stomped Corbin as the crowd chanted “Whoop that Trick." He set up a table on the outside, but ran right into a Deep Six from Corbin. The two stars battled on the outside as Corbin slammed Williams into the steel ring steps twice.
- Corbin continued to beat down Williams in the ring until the match spilled to the outside. As Corbin got into it with Williams’ manager Lil Yachty, he shoved Yachty now, but Yachty brought out the Trick Stick and chased Corbin back into the ring. That allowed Wiliams to avoid a splash and hit a leaping neck breaker.
- Williams then hit a pair of heel kicks and a Book End for a two-count. He put Corbin on his shoulders, but Corbin raked the eyes. Yachty was late hitting Corbin with the Trick Stick as he hit the ropes, so it looked a little awkward. Williams hit a Death Valley Driver, but Corbin kicked out at two.
- Corbin hit a running boot and went for End of Days, but Williams ended on his feet and hit another spinning kick for a very close two-count. Williams went for the Trick Shot, but Corbin avoided it and rolled to the outside. Corbin picked up Williams’ custom United States Championship, but he got in a tug-o-war with Yachty over the belt and then pushed Yachty off the apron through a table on the outside.
- With the referee distracted, Corbin blasted Williams with the belt and then hit the End of Days. That was enough for the pin and the 1-2-3.
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Results: What’s Next For Trick Williams And Baron Corbin?
Williams’ United States title loss at SummerSlam may have actually been a blessing in disguise. After all, Williams is poised for bigger and better things.
Barely half a year into his main roster run, Williams has already established himself as one of WWE’s most must-see stars. As a result, it, in a way, felt as if he was already above SmackDown’s US title, a midcard championshipthat is, at best, the fourth most prestigious singles title in the men’s division.
At SummerSlam, WWE protected Williams in defeat when he lost to Corbin only thanks to an illegal shot with the title belt. That should tell you that Williams’ loss to the returning Corbin wasn’t much of a loss at all.
Given that Corbin recently returned to WWE and quickly built up some solid momentum, it was necessary for him to win the US Championship and cement himself as an upper midcarder again. Corbin’s victory over Williams now gives WWE the opportunity to move Williams up the card while building the upper midcard, where Corbin belongs, around the star formerly known as “The Lone Wolf.”
While Corbin and Williams may continue their feud post-SummerSlam for a brief time, WWE should keep the US title on Corbin and elevate Williams to the top of the card.
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