WWE Sees New Champions and Rising Stars

This week, WWE fans witnessed significant shifts in championship titles and saw new contenders emerge. On Friday Night SmackDown, two championship titles changed hands.

Title Changes on SmackDown

Jacy Jayne captured the Women’s United States Championship by defeating Tiffany Stratton. This win bolstered Fatal Influence’s dominance, as Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley already held the WWE women’s tag team titles.

Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga also claimed victory in the WWE Tag Team Championship. In a match featuring multiple teams, they overcame Damian Priest and R-Truth, ensuring Erik and Ivar could not claim the titles. Their new manager, Haku, brought a fresh dynamic to MFT.

Upcoming Challenges and Matches

The landscape of WWE titles might shift further soon. Rey Mysterio is set to challenge Chad Gable for the WWE Intercontinental Championship on Monday Night Raw. Meanwhile, the tournament for a chance to face Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship continues. Dragon Lee will meet El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., while Rey Fenix faces El Fiscal. Penta and LA Parka have progressed to the semifinals.

The action doesn’t stop there. Kevin Owens is to face CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship on Friday. Owens became the number one contender after a win at SummerSlam. His verbal exchange with Punk has set the stage for an intense match.

NXT Developments

Over in NXT, champion Tony D’Angelo is dealing with new threats. During a match between Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana for a chance to challenge D’Angelo, Zilla Fatu made a striking debut by taking down both competitors. Fatu’s entry into WWE has generated interest, and his next moves are eagerly anticipated.

As Sunday Night’s Main Event and Night of Champions approach, the pressure is on the reigning champions. Fans are gearing up for the exciting contests ahead.

Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.