Chairshot Wrestling News Report: CM Punk’s SmackDown Run, TNA Impact Results & Sheamus Update

CM Punk’s WWE title run shifts to SmackDown, TNA Impact delivers two title matches, Sheamus gets WWE support, and Collision adds title bouts.

Welcome to The Chairshot Wrestling News Morning Report for July 10, 2026, bringing you the biggest wrestling news stories, results, and announcements from the past 24 hours. Today’s report starts with the latest on CM Punk’s expected Undisputed WWE Championship run, then moves through TNA Impact results, a new Sheamus contract update, ROH fallout, AEW Collision’s loaded title lineup, and tonight’s SmackDown watch list.

CM Punk Expected To Have Lengthy WWE Title Run, Mostly On SmackDown

CM Punk’s Undisputed WWE Championship win does not appear to be a short-term move. WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reported that Punk is expected to have a lengthy reign, with most of that run taking place on SmackDown, while still making Raw appearances when needed. The report also noted that NBCU has pushed for Punk’s presence on SmackDown for more than a year, viewing him as a premier star for the brand.

That matters because it frames Monday’s title change less like a one-night shock and more like a full repositioning of WWE’s top title. Punk beating Sami Zayn in Chicago was already going to be polarizing, but if WWE is committing to Punk as the centerpiece of SmackDown through the summer, then tonight’s show becomes the first real test of what this title reign is supposed to be.

Xia Brookside Retains Knockouts Title, Hardys Retain On TNA Impact

TNA Impact delivered two title matches on Thursday night, with Xia Brookside retaining the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Léi Yǐng Lee in a No Disqualification match and The Hardys retaining the TNA World Tag Team Championship against The Great Hands. The episode also moved the Knockouts Television Championship Tournament forward, with Indi Hartwell defeating Vicki Venuto and Jody Threat defeating Gabby Forza to advance.

WWE Office Member Reportedly Went To Bat For Sheamus

The Sheamus story continues to develop after reports that he is leaving WWE following nearly 20 years with the company. Fightful reported that Sheamus rejected a restructured contract offer, while WrestleVotes added that a high-level member of the WWE office went to bat for him in a conversation with TKO. The same report noted that a source close to Sheamus believes he would be open to working with AEW, even on a short-term basis.

Bandido Retains ROH World Title On ROH TV

ROH TV also had championship action on Thursday, with Bandido successfully defending the ROH World Championship against Bryan Keith in the main event. The episode also featured Bang Bang Gang defeating Grizzled Young Veterans, Bishop Kaun beating Royce Isaacs, Mance Warner defeating Daddy Magic under Pure Rules, Isla Dawn picking up a win, and multiple six-man and tag team matches as ROH continues setting up its next round of challengers.

AEW Collision Adds Two More Title Matches

AEW’s Saturday Collision lineup got stronger, with two more title matches added to the July 11 show. Hikaru Shida will make her first TBS Championship defense against Harley Cameron, while “Speedball” Mike Bailey challenges Mark Davis for the AEW National Championship. Those matches join the previously announced ROH World Championship match between Bandido and Katsuyori Shibata, giving Saturday’s Collision three title bouts.

WWE Survivor Series Location Still Unsettled

WWE still has not announced the location for Survivor Series 2026, and a new report says there has been movement behind the scenes. WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reported that WWE discussed international plans for the event, but those plans fell through, while Boston also made a push before talks stalled due to financial reasons. As of now, the report says there is no final update on where Survivor Series will land, though an announcement is expected before SummerSlam.

TNA Impact Quick Results And Fallout

• Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated The Great Hands to retain the TNA World Tag Team Championship.
• Indi Hartwell defeated Vicki Venuto in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament.
• Leon Slater and Ricky Sosa defeated The Righteous and The System in a triple threat tag team match.
• Jody Threat defeated Gabby Forza in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament.
• Xia Brookside defeated Léi Yǐng Lee in a No Disqualification Match to retain the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

ROH TV Quick Results

• Bang Bang Gang defeated Grizzled Young Veterans.
• SkyFlight defeated The Frat House.
• Bishop Kaun defeated Royce Isaacs.
• Mina Shirakawa and Queen Aminata defeated Sahara Seven and Kaci Lennox.
• Mance Warner defeated Daddy Magic under Pure Rules.
• Isla Dawn defeated Kelsey Raegan.
• Bandido defeated Bryan Keith to retain the ROH World Championship.

Tonight’s Watch List

Friday night belongs to WWE SmackDown, where newly crowned Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk is advertised to appear from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The announced lineup also includes Finn Bálor vs. Tama Tonga and Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes, with Cody Rhodes, Oba Femi, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, and Gunther listed among featured superstars. SmackDown airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network in the United States.

The CM Punk story remains the biggest thread because WWE’s top title appears to be moving into a SmackDown-centered summer, but Thursday gave the wrestling world plenty beyond WWE. TNA kept its championship scene moving, ROH put its world title in the main event, AEW stacked Collision with gold, and the Sheamus situation continues to feel like a story with more chapters still to come.