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WWE Raw Features Championship Match Between Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes
Sami Zayn defends the WWE Undisputed Championship against Cody Rhodes on the July 6, 2026 episode of WWE Raw. The event takes place at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, and airs opposite a United States versus Belgium World Cup match.
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WWE Raw on July 6, 2026, features Sami Zayn defending the WWE Undisputed Championship against Cody Rhodes in the new champion's first title match. The match occurs at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. Organizers reported 11,245 tickets sold with 1,193 still available.
Zayn won the championship in Saudi Arabia.
The title, normally exclusive to the SmackDown brand, is being defended on Raw. The storyline attributes the cross-brand booking to a suspension involving the SmackDown general manager, allowing the Raw general manager to schedule the match.
Some viewers have expressed concern that a Zayn loss would end his title reign quickly, similar to a prior two-month championship run by another wrestler.
Punk is scheduled to appear at Fanatics Fan Fest in New York. Recent photos circulating online show him with increased muscle mass.
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