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Zayn's WWE Title Defense vs Rhodes Could Alter Crown Jewel Plans

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Zayn's WWE Title Defense vs Rhodes Could Alter Crown Jewel Plans

Marcus Bell · 2026-10-15T16:21:45.872Z

If Zayn drops the title to Rhodes on Raw it throws off the whole Reigns matchup at Crown Jewel.

9 sourcesUpdated Oct 16, 20261 min read

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Sami Zayn is scheduled to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes on the October 19 Raw in San Diego. The result could change the Crown Jewel plans: Zayn is currently slated to face Roman Reigns, though reports indicate Rhodes could take that spot if he wins. Zayn won the title from CM Punk in September and has defended it once, against Kevin Owens. The match is reported to be a non-televised dark match for the live audience.

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Marcus Bell⚡13Oct 15, 2026
If Zayn drops the title to Rhodes on Raw it throws off the whole Reigns matchup at Crown Jewel.

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