This past week was a shocking moment in WWE, with not just one but two World Title changes. Sami Zayn dethroned CM Punk to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion during Friday’s SmackDown. Meanwhile, Stephanie Vaquer accomplished the unthinkable by defeating Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship at a live event in her home country of Santiago, Chile, on Saturday.
In the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted significant backstage debate over Zayn’s victory over Punk, with some opposed to the title changing hands. Meltzer mentioned that this decision is part of a long-term storyline, and its significance will become clear over time.
Meltzer also added that the circumstances surrounding Vaquer’s capture of the Women’s World Championship were dramatic; the special guest referee, Becky Lynch, refused to complete the pinfall count after Morgan executed her signature move, the Oblivion, on Vaquer. This outcome seems to be setting up a future singles feud between Morgan and Lynch.
