WWE SmackDown: A Magical Title Swap Unfolds in the Arena

In a spellbinding showdown on SmackDown, the brave wizard Ilja Dragunov snatched the U.S. title from the formidable Sami Zayn on October 17, 2025. With fierce duels against Aleister Black and Nathan Frazer, the championship saga sparkled like a Quidditch match! But on December 26, the enchanting Carmelo Hayes cast a powerful spell to claim the title, marking a new magical chapter in his journey.