India, Aug. 29 -- The August 28, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown featured major developments involving CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Gunther and Finn Balor, with the WWE Championship picture taking center stage. Jacy Jayne retained the Women's United States Championship against Paige, while Tatum Paxley defeated Michin in her SmackDown debut.

Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton continued their heated storyline, while several other rivalries progressed throughout the night. The show ended in chaos when the WWE Championship No. 1 contender's match between Owens, Gunther and Balor ended in a no-contest after Sami Zayn attacked the wrestlers with the title.

Kevin Owens, CM Punk, Gunther and Finn Balor Set Up WWE Title No. 1 Contender Match

Kevin Owens open...