The August 29, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown delivered a major moment as Sami Zayn defeated Solo Sikoa to win the WWE United States Championship. The show, held in Lyon, France, served as the final stop before Clash in Paris , and the live crowd witnessed a dramatic main event that capped the night.

Sami Zayn Defeats Solo Sikoa for the U.S. Title

According to Yahoo Sports , the match lived up to expectations with Zayn needing some help from Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu to even the odds against Sikoa’s MFT allies outside the ring. Despite the chaos, Zayn secured the clean victory after delivering consecutive Helluva Kicks to end Sikoa’s reign. The crowd in Lyon erupted as Zayn claimed the U.S. Championship once again, reinforcing his reputation as one of WWE’s most reliable mid-card

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