WWE’s Mexico Takeover & Sami Zayn’s Shocking Title Win | The 2 Count Tuesday September 15

Mexico City brought out a version of WWE that felt urgent, focused, and unmistakably big-time. The Coach and JD open by asking whether the September 14 edition of Raw—WWE’s first Raw in Mexico City in 15 years—set a new standard for the Triple H era. They break down the extraordinary crowd, the spotlight placed on lucha libre, Chad Gable’s excellent Intercontinental Title defense against Dragon Lee, and El Grande Americano’s rise from surprise character to AAA Mega Champion. The conversation expands beyond one show. Stephanie Vaquer’s Women’s World Championship victory over Liv Morgan at a live event in Santiago becomes a case study in making house shows matter again—and in WWE’s strategy of placing exclusive footage inside Club WWE. Then comes the week’s biggest shock: Sami Zayn taking the WWE Title from CM Punk, with the hosts debating whether the move elevates Sami or simply clears WWE’s political path toward Crown Jewel. AEW receives both criticism and praise. The hosts question why Will Ospreay needed a week to explain his request for a match with Jon Moxley, then applaud the humanity AEW showed through Rebel Heart Dynamite and its tribute to Andy “The Butcher” Williams. The show closes with a debate over two-night TripleMania, Damian Priest’s heel turn on R-Truth, and a “Kick Out” celebration of how Roman Reigns and Penta made a television main event feel like a prize fight. Timestamps •[00:00] Welcome to The 2 Count; BTT Studios programming update •[03:16] Was Mexico City the best Raw of 2026? •[07:14] El Grande Americano wins the AAA Mega Championship •[11:25] Chad Gable vs. Dragon Lee for the Intercontinental Title •[15:34] Stephanie Vaquer’s Women’s World Championship win in Chile •[20:11] WWE puts the complete Vaquer–Morgan match inside Club WWE •[23:48] BlueChew Gold sponsor break •[25:49] Sami Zayn shocks CM Punk to win the WWE Title •[30:59] Will Ospreay explains why he requested Jon Moxley at All Out •[35:17] AEW’s Rebel Heart event and Andy Williams tribute •[38:47] Does TripleMania need two nights? •[43:34] Damian Priest turns on R-Truth •[46:57] Kick Out: Roman Reigns vs. Penta feels like a prize fight •[55:01] Super Chats, wrestling tribalism, and Jim Johnston’s legacy •[64:15] JD’s Chicago appearance and final sign-off Behind The Turnbuckle delivers the best in pro wrestling coverage, news, and analysis. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@behindtheturnbuckle Instagram: @behindtheturnbuckle Twitter/X: @behindthebuckle #BehindTheTurnbuckle #ProWrestling #WWE #AEW #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.