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Waller Retains NXT Title After Owens Distracts Punk

Kevin Owens appeared on the apron before the champion secured a roll-up victory.

Grayson Waller and Mason Rook on WWE NXT on September 22, 2026. This photograph is from an earlier episode.
Grayson Waller and Mason Rook on WWE NXT on September 22, 2026. This photograph is from an earlier episode. · Credit: WWE

Grayson Waller retained the NXT Championship against CM Punk on the Nov. 4 episode after a distraction by Kevin Owens, according to WWE’s official results.

Owens appeared on the ring apron as Punk attempted the GTS. WWE said Owens did not make contact with Punk, but Waller used the interruption to roll up the challenger while holding his tights.

Owens’ appearance came during the championship match’s closing sequence.