A WWE Superstar made a splash by dropping his title right after returning to SmackDown! On January 2, 2026, Triple H welcomed Matt Cardona back to the roster. Cardona, who was ACW Champion, announced he was stepping down to join WWE. Meanwhile, Richard Holliday snagged the ACW title by defeating Dante Casanova, while Killer Kross and Mike Santana are eyeing a future showdown.

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