WWE Welcomes New Champions with Exciting Developments

This week in WWE is marked by the arrival of new champions and a promising NXT wrestler eager for victory. On “Friday Night SmackDown,” two title changes took place. Jacy Jayne seized the Women’s United States Championship in a match against Tiffany Stratton. With this win, Fatal Influence, composed of Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley, already holding the women’s tag team titles, strengthens its hold on the roster.

Jacy Jayne celebrates her win of the WWE Women’s United States Championship with Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid during SmackDown at TD Garden in Boston on August 14, 2026. (WWE via Getty Images)

The WWE Tag Team Championship saw Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga triumph in a triple-threat match. They defeated reigning champions Damian Priest and R-Truth, while also preventing Erik and Ivar from securing more titles. MFT brings fresh energy to the competition with Haku as their new manager.

The title scene in WWE may undergo further shifts. Rey Mysterio aims to challenge Chad Gable for the WWE Intercontinental Championship on “Monday Night Raw.” Meanwhile, the tournament continues to determine who will face Roman Reigns for his World Heavyweight Championship. Upcoming matches include Dragon Lee vs. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. and Rey Fenix vs. El Fiscal. Both Penta and LA Parka have already secured spots in the semifinals.

Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga celebrate their WWE Tag Team win with Haku during SmackDown at TD Garden in Boston on August 14, 2026. (WWE via Getty Images)

Kevin Owens will challenge CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Owens earned his contender status after winning a fatal four-way match at SummerSlam. His recent exchange with Punk indicates a tense battle ahead.

In NXT, champion Tony D’Angelo faces new challenges. Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana competed for the No. 1 contender spot for D’Angelo’s title. Zilla Fatu, a recent WWE signing, interrupted the match. This development leaves many questions unanswered for Fatu.

Zilla Fatu stands over Cruz Montana and Grayson Waller during NXT at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando on August 11, 2026. (WWE via Getty Images)

The pressure is increasing for reigning champions as Sunday Night’s Main Event and Night of Champions approach.