New champion crowned at SmackDown LIVE in U.K. | WWE

New champion crowned at SmackDown LIVE in U.K.

November 7, 2017

AJ Styles defeated Jinder Mahal to capture the WWE Championship at SmackDown LIVE in Manchester, U.K., WWE.com can confirm.

This marks The Phenomenal One’s second reign as WWE Champion, and it is also the first time in history that the WWE Championship has changed hands outside of North America.

Find out how it all went down and how it affects the battle for brand supremacy at Survivor Series by tuning into SmackDown LIVE tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network.

Published on November 7, 2017

WWE.com Staff

What's Trending on WWE.com

Anoa’i family showdowns: WWE Top 10, Sept. 23, 2020

Anoa’i family showdowns featuring Reigns, Rock & more

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Kurt Angle reform their band: Broken Skull Sessions extra

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Kurt Angle reform their band: Broken Skull Sessions extra

The Mysterio family: photos

Photos: See the photos Seth Rollins used to continue his torment of the Mysterio family

Bayley at her most brutal: WWE Playlist

Bayley's most brutal atttacks and devious tactics

The 25 best Instagram photos of the week – Sept. 20, 2020

25 best Instagram photos of the week

The Miz’s most embarrassing story ever: Uncool with Alexa Bliss, Sept. 22, 2020

The Miz tells his most embarrassing story ever on Uncool with Alexa Bliss

Raw results, Sept. 21, 2020: Randy Orton returns and brutalizes Drew McIntyre

Full Results

Friday Night SmackDown results, Sept. 25, 2020: Roman Reigns shatters family ties with Superman Punch to Jey Uso

Full Results

WWE NXT results, Sept. 24, 2020: O'Reilly, LeRae punch tickets for TakeOver title opportunities

Full Results

WrestleMania 36 results: Drew McIntyre conquers The Beast to claim the WWE Title

Full Results