The returning WWE star accepts a SummerSlam title challenge after blindsiding the United States Champion
Summary
– Baron Corbin attacked United States Champion Trick Williams after SmackDown
– Trick challenged Corbin to face him one-on-one at SummerSlam
– Corbin accepted and promised to take the United States Championship
Baron Corbin attacked United States Champion Trick Williams after the July 24 episode of WWE SmackDown.
Corbin blindsided Williams, repeatedly mocking him while declaring that he planned to take everything from the champion.
Trick later confronted Corbin and criticized him for attacking when his opponent was not prepared.
Williams said that real fighters confront each other face-to-face rather than rely on surprise attacks.
He challenged Corbin to prove that he was not afraid and did not belong in retirement.
Trick then challenged Corbin to a singles match for the United States Championship at SummerSlam.
Corbin immediately accepted and promised to leave the event with the title.
WWE later officially listed United States Champion Trick Williams against Baron Corbin for SummerSlam.
The match continues Corbin’s storyline following his return to WWE and attacks on Williams and Carmelo Hayes.
