ESPN Introducing New “Moment of the Night” Title Belt for WWE PLEs Starting at SummerSlam 2026
ESPN announced that they will be introducing a new championship belt called “Moment of the Night” for WWE Premium Live Events starting at this weekend’s SummerSlam 2026 event.
It was announced that this new title will be given to “the most impactful performance, storyline or match moment from each WWE Premium Live Event.”
Portion of ESPN’s official press release:
ESPN fan experiences
As part of ESPN’s broader SummerSlam weekend presence in Minneapolis, ESPN will deliver a series of immersive fan experiences designed to bring fans closer to WWE’s biggest event of the summer. Fans attending SummerSlam festivities will have the opportunity to experience the return of ESPN’s popular Top Rope Leap activation, allowing them to recreate their favorite WWE moments through interactive photo opportunities and customized digital content.
ESPN will also launch the Very Nice, Very Evil SummerSlam Freeze Tour, headlined by a custom ESPN- and WWE-branded roaming popsicle truck inspired by WWE Superstar Danhausen. The activation will make appearances throughout SummerSlam week, offering fans the chance to choose between “Very Nice” and “Very Evil” frozen treats, spin a custom flavor wheel and participate in interactive experiences inspired by Danhausen’s unique persona. The tour will make stops across Minneapolis and at the SummerSlam fan festival, further connecting fans with ESPN and WWE throughout the week.
Additionally, ESPN will introduce a custom ESPN championship title as part of its new “Moment of the Night” recognition, celebrating the most impactful performance, storyline or match moment from each WWE Premium Live Event. The title will also be incorporated into fan-facing content, creator integrations and on-site activations throughout SummerSlam weekend.
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