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Oba Femi defeated Jey Uso in about eight minutes at WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh to capture the 2026 King of the Ring, finishing with the Fall from Grace powerbomb; post-match promos teased a SummerSlam world-title showdown, with Femi hinting at challenging either Roman Reigns or Cody Rhodes.
In Riyadh at WWE Night of Champions, Oba Femi defeated Jey Uso to win the King of the Ring tournament, while Iyo Sky outlasted Liv Morgan to become Queen of the Ring. Seth Rollins overcame Bron Breakker in a tense steel cage bout, Trick Williams retained the U.S. Championship against Ricky Saints, and the show built anticipation for Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther vs. Sami Zayn in the WWE Championship main event. The crowd of over 18,000 and ongoing Night of Champions setup underscored a night focused on the tournament winners and top title pictures heading toward SummerSlam.
The article debates whether WWE should immediately push Oba Femi to win King of the Ring or let him develop, noting his pop but limited long-form equity compared with veterans like Jey Uso; a loss at Night of Champions could backfire or, conversely, burnish his story by forcing a reinvention, potentially delivering a stronger, longer-lasting star.
Rumors swirl around a possible Bloodline addition after Zilla Fatu was spotted at the WWE Performance Center, Oba Femi leading the Night of Champions King of the Ring betting, AEW Forbidden Door penciled for big winners like Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, and Jon Moxley, with reports of Bruce Prichard returning to WWE and internal unhappiness after a SmackDown leak.
WWE Raw overseas edition started early with a crowd that, overall, delivered strong energy as Oba Femi headlines the build to the King of the Ring final and a potential clash with Roman Reigns. Jey Uso’s promo helped set stakes while Chad Gable’s blunt, accountability-filled apology added emotional weight. The night also featured Paige/RamPaige, Liv Morgan vs Iyo Sky, Solo Sikoa’s family turmoil, and The Street Profits’ big win, rounding out a solid show that earned an A- and left fans buzzing for more big matches this summer.
A WWE Raw recap where Roman Reigns steers the Bloodline’s strategy, rewarding Jacob Fatu and pressing for family unity against outside threats, while the night teems with build-ups and side stories (LA Knight, Logan Paul, Charlotte Flair, Je’Von Evans) and ongoing King of the Ring momentum, leaving questions about Jey’s path and the faction’s evolving dynamics.
SmackDown tees up a crowded, twisty run toward the King of the Ring and a looming Gunther–Cody Rhodes title rematch: Gunther demands Sami Zayn as referee for Clash in Italy to tilt the odds, while Cody and Sami’s dynamic grows more combustible. Jey Uso’s King of the Ring path remains unsettled amid Bloodline chatter, with LA Knight, Finn Balor, and Royce Keys jockeying for momentum. Charlotte Flair defeats Jade Cargill to reach the Queen of the Ring semifinals, with Jade eyeing a US title chase; Brie Bella and Paige win a non-title tag, and Night of Champions stakes begin to materialize via Ricky Saints vs Carmelo Hayes for a shot at Trick Williams. Blake Monroe teases future seeds as the midcard stays busy. The in-ring work is solid, but the plotting feels a touch overbooked at times, earning a B- overall.
Bully Ray says Oba Femi should win the King of the Ring and then face Brock Lesnar instead of chasing the WWE World Championship, predicting Lesnar’s interference will cost him the title and setting up a high-profile feud (potentially with Bron Breakker) after the coronation.
On Monday Night Raw from Turin, Roman Reigns’s Tribal Chief status remained unchallenged as a subdued Jacob Fatu acknowledged Reigns after Reigns defeated him again this month. The Bloodline celebrated, while Fatu reflected on his loss and saluted the champion. The show also pushed forward King of the Ring with Oba Femi winning a four-way to advance, and Queen of the Ring action saw Iyo Sky prevail in a critical opener. Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee defeated Ethan Page and Rusev, and in the main event Seth Rollins defeated Bron Breakker amid chaos involving The Vision and interference from Paul Heyman, with Rollins pinning Breakker after a belt-related miscue.**
WWE Raw from Turin launches the four-week build to Night of Champions and opens King of the Ring with Oba Femi in a fatal-4‑way, fueling speculation that he’ll lose to set up a SummerSlam rematch with Brock Lesnar while other storylines involving Roman Reigns, Rey Mysterio, LA Knight and Becky Lynch continue.
WWE has released the brackets for both King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring, with the finals set for Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia on June 27 and the winners earning title matches at SummerSlam. The men’s bracket opens on Raw with a four-way featuring Penta, Oba Femi, Solo Sikoa, and Carmelo Hayes, plus additional matches including Dominik Mysterio vs. Bron Breakker and Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest, and further bouts featuring Seth Rollins vs. Je’Von Evans, Tama Tonga vs. Ricky Saints, Jey Uso vs. LA Knight, and Royce Keys vs. Finn Balor. The women’s bracket includes Liv Morgan vs. Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss vs. Chelsea Green, Sol Ruca vs. Lyra Valkyria, Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill, and a four-way with Roxanne Perez, IYO SKY, Giulia, and Lash Legend, along with Bayley vs. Raquel Rodriguez and Jacy Jayne vs. Kiana James.
Randy Orton entered the 2025 King of the Ring with high hopes but was ultimately defeated by Cody Rhodes, revealing a possible brewing rivalry as Orton's demeanor during Rhodes' victory suggests tensions are rising, setting the stage for future conflicts in WWE.
Cody Rhodes is expected to win WWE's King of the Ring and face John Cena at SummerSlam for the World Title after defeating Randy Orton at the Night of Champions event, setting up a major storyline and match.
Jade Cargill and Cody Rhodes advanced to the finals of the King & Queen of the Ring tournaments, with Cargill facing Asuka and Rhodes competing against Randy Orton at WWE Night of Champions 2025, which also features other matches including John Cena vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship.
The article reviews WWE SmackDown, highlighting both the successful moments like the King and Queen Of The Ring tournaments and matches involving LA Knight, Asuka, and Sami Zayn, as well as missed opportunities such as R-Truth's storyline and Charlotte Flair's character development, with a mixed overall impression ahead of Night Of Champions.