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Men's professional wrestling world championship
The WWE Championship, also referred to as the Undisputed WWE Championship since April 2024, is a men's professional wrestling world heavyweight championship created and promoted by the American promotion WWE, defended on the SmackDown brand division. It is one of two men's world titles on WWE's main roster, along with the World Heavyweight Championship on Raw. The current champion is Sami Zayn, who is in his second reign. He won the title by defeating CM Punk on the September 11, 2026, episode of SmackDown.
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American businessman (born 1982)
Antony Rafiq Khan is an American businessman, sports executive, and professional wrestling promoter. He is best known as the founder, owner, president, chief executive officer, executive producer, and head booker of All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is also the owner of Ring of Honor (ROH), which he purchased and turned into AEW's sister promotion.
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Sheamus is officially a free agent after the expiration of his WWE contract, and reports suggest All Elite Wrestling could be interested in hiring the multi-time world champion.