WWE fans will be treated to an action-packed week filled with new champions and rising contenders aiming for glory. In a thrilling display on “Friday Night SmackDown,” two title changes took center stage.

Jacy Jayne emerged victorious to claim the Women’s United States Championship by defeating Tiffany Stratton. This victory bolsters Fatal Influence’s dominance with Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley already holding the WWE women’s tag team titles.

Jacy Jayne celebrates her triumph in the WWE Women’s United States Championship match alongside Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid during SmackDown at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 14, 2026. (WWE via Getty Images)

Addition to Jayne’s win, Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga secured the WWE Tag Team Championship in a thrilling triple-threat match. They outperformed Damian Priest and R-Truth to claim the titles, while also preventing Erik and Ivar from gaining any championship gold. The MFT has seen a resurgence since Haku returned as their manager.

The WWE title landscape promises further changes, especially with Rey Mysterio and his fellow Luchadores, along with Kevin Owens, eager for victories. Mysterio is set to challenge Chad Gable for the WWE Intercontinental Championship on “Monday Night Raw.” Meanwhile, the tournament for Roman Reigns’ World Heavyweight Championship continues, with Dragon Lee facing El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., and Rey Fenix battling El Fiscal. Penta and LA Parka have already advanced to the semifinals.

Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga celebrate their victory with Haku during SmackDown at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 14, 2026. (WWE via Getty Images)

Kevin Owens will confront CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship on Friday. Owens earned this opportunity after triumphing in a fatal four-way match at SummerSlam. The intense exchanges between Owens and Punk last week have heightened expectations for their upcoming clash.

These competitors are not alone in their quest for titles. In NXT, reigning champion Tony D’Angelo faces a formidable challenge. Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana were in the running to become the No. 1 contender for D’Angelo’s title when newcomer Zilla Fatu made his mark by eliminating them both. As WWE’s newest signing, Fatu is poised to answer many questions in the coming week.

Zilla Fatu stands over Cruz Montana and Grayson Waller during NXT at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, on August 11, 2026. (WWE via Getty Images)

All reigning champions will be under pressure as the highly anticipated Sunday Night’s Main Event and Night of Champions approach.