Ilja Dragunov is the NEW US champion as he defeated Sami Zayn during his open challenge.
Zayn was distracted by Solo Sikoa and Ilja won with an H Bomb.
.@UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR just dethroned @SamiZayn!! pic.twitter.com/c8DsI8VsIy
— WWE (@WWE) October 18, 2025
.@UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR is your NEW United States Champion! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/lo4s3epDUz
— WWE (@WWE) October 18, 2025