Rumor Roundup (Sept. 15, 2026): Sami Zayn title win, Seth Rollins’ status, Stephanie Vaquer, more!

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 11: Sami Zayn celebrates winning the WWE Championship during SmackDown at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on September 11, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images Let’s keep the week moving right along, folks. Rumors are here to be had. Lead Rumor: Sami Zayn’s title win Here’s an interesting one worth pondering, from Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio — apparently some folks within WWE did not want Sami Zayn to win the WWE championship from CM Punk on Friday Night SmackDown this past week in Mexico City. The match result was certainly surprising, giving Zayn his second run with a title he had previously held for just nine days. Meltzer said “there were certainly people who were against” but of course they ended up going with it in the end. It sets up quite a few potential scenarios, considering the main event scene on SmackDown is loaded with top talent all eager for the number one spot. That ranges