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Backstage Update - Lil Yachty/WWE
Lil Yachty has reportedly trained for months at the WWE Performance Center as his debut match could help set up Trick Williams’ title rematch.
- During Friday, WWE SmackDown officials announced Lil Yachty will face Baron Corbin at the Sunday Night Main Event on Sept 6, following a segment where Yachty used his Trick Stick on Corbin.
- Corbin captured the United States Championship from Trick Williams at WWE SummerSlam, and since the title change, Williams has pursued a rematch, causing escalating tension on WWE programming.
- Training for months at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, Yachty is working with Ivy Nile and Ari Levy to prepare for his debut, according to Bryan Alvarez.
- Despite fan skepticism on Twitter noted by Triple, False Finish reported that Yachty has "earned the respect of many within the company and industry" for his dedication to the role.
- The match in Atlanta features a pivotal stipulation: if Yachty lasts five minutes without losing, Williams earns a United States Championship opportunity against Corbin later that night.
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