Overview
- Sami Zayn won the Undisputed WWE Championship by pinning Cody Rhodes in a triple‑threat main event that also featured GUNTHER at Night of Champions in Riyadh on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
- Oba Femi defeated Jey Uso to become the 2026 King of the Ring and IYO SKY beat Liv Morgan to claim Queen of the Ring, with both winners earning guaranteed world‑title opportunities at SummerSlam.
- Midcard champions Trick Williams and Tiffany Stratton retained their United States titles, while Seth Rollins defeated Bron Breakker in a steel‑cage match.
- Zayn’s title push grew out of his recent on‑screen recalibration and a controversial fast count while acting as a special referee on SmackDown that pressured WWE to insert him into the Night of Champions main event.
- Night of Champions took place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh and was broadcast on ESPN/ESPN Unlimited in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally, a result that reshapes short‑term storylines around The Bloodline, GUNTHER’s near‑misses, and SummerSlam matchmaking.