Backstage heat after Night of Champions as Gunther clashes with Nick Aldis; Zayn wins WWE title in Saudi main event

After Night of Champions, Gunther confronted WWE GM Nick Aldis backstage about another title loss and was shoved by Aldis as officials separated them, with Aldis signaling they’d settle it on Friday. In Saudi Arabia’s main event, Sami Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes by roll-up to win the WWE Championship after a chaotic finish, a result tied to Gunther’s ongoing pursuit of a rematch and a possible three‑way with Zayn and Rhodes at Night of Champions.