Chris Jericho and WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens defeated Roman Reigns in a Handicap Match to win the WWE United States Title on tonight’s RAW in New Orleans. Jericho got the pin and is the new champion.
Despite his lengthy career, this is Jericho’s first run with the United States Title. Jericho is now the 7th Superstar to hold the US Title, the Intercontinental Title, a Tag Team Title and the WWE Title in his career. Other Grand Slam Champions under the current format include Kurt Angle, Eddie Guerrero, Edge, Big Show, The Miz and Daniel Bryan.
THAT’S IT! @IAmJericho hits @WWERomanReigns with the #Codebreaker and becomes #USChampion for the very FIRST TIME! #RAW #USTitle pic.twitter.com/x0FdiFGkOf— WWE (@WWE) January 10, 2017
An emotional night for @FightOwensFight and @IAmJericho as they are BOTH @WWE #UniversalChampion AND #USChampion! #RAW pic.twitter.com/KY1TemKhnd— WWE (@WWE) January 10, 2017
The #USTitle is now the TITLE of JERICHO…
PUT IT ON, MAAAAAAAAAAN! #RAW @IAmJericho @FightOwensFight pic.twitter.com/24qdIYx3ys— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 10, 2017
.@IAmJericho pins @WWERomanReigns to win the #USTitle for the first time ever! #RAW @FightOwensFight pic.twitter.com/AwcweDFGw7— WWE (@WWE) January 10, 2017
