Sami Zayn Disrupts No. 1 Contender Match on WWE SmackDown

On August 28, 2026, WWE SmackDown featured a significant disruption during a No. 1 contender match involving Kevin Owens, Gunther, and Finn Balor, thanks to Sami Zayn's interference.

The match was intended to determine who would challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Zayn interrupted just as Balor appeared to secure a victory, knocking out the referee and causing further chaos by incapacitating another official and several competitors, including Owens and Gunther.

Earlier in the evening, Nia Jax and Lash Legend defeated Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green, while Paige faced Jacy Jayne for the WWE Women’s United States Championship, but interference led to Jayne retaining her title. The show also built anticipation for upcoming matches, including Cody Rhodes against Randy Orton at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event.