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Spoilers from SmackDown taped in Atlantic City show Sami Zayn touting his WWE Championship win, with Cody Rhodes congratulating him and a booked number-one contender match to determine who will challenge Zayn on Raw in Chicago (July 6). The taped show also features various post-Night of Champions segments and matches setting up further fallout, including Jade Cargill-related dynamics and other backstage angles.
Oba Femi defeated Jey Uso at Night of Champions, and the piece argues his regal silver-and-gold attire foreshadowed a future reign, noting that wrestlers’ wardrobe often signals turning points and character shifts, a pattern also seen with Jacob Fatu and Seth Rollins.
Sami Zayn pinned Cody Rhodes to win the WWE Championship at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, triggering questions about how long his reign will last while WWE maps a SummerSlam plan featuring Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins; the roundup also notes rumors that Hiromu Takahashi may sign with WWE (Bakusai name), that TNA is adding new talent with Eric Tompkins joining its creative team, and that Willow Nightingale is set to return to AEW in July.
Sami Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a chaotic Night of Champions triple-threat in Saudi Arabia to win his first WWE Championship, sealing the victory with a roll-up on Rhodes as he attempted a second Cross Rhodes.
Sami Zayn finally claimed his first world title by winning the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions in Riyadh, delivering a poetic, crowd-pleasing moment as he defeated the reigning champ with a roll-up after countering a Cross Rhodes, signaling WWE’s bold, high-stakes payoff.
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.
After Night of Champions, where Sami Zayn dethroned Gunther, speculation emerged about a Gunther–Nick Aldis feud. A backstage confrontation in Riyadh has fans buzzing that Aldis could return to in‑ring action, potentially challenging Gunther at Summerslam.
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.
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.
WWE Night of Champions 2026 in Riyadh features Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther and Sami Zayn in a triple threat, plus Queen of the Ring finals (Liv Morgan vs. IYO SKY), King of the Ring finals (Oba Femi vs. Jey Uso), a Steel Cage match (Bron Breakker vs. Seth Rollins), Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill for the Women’s US title, and Trick Williams vs. Ricky Saints for the Men’s US title; the event streams on ESPN in the US and Netflix internationally, with an 11 a.m. ET Countdown and a 1 p.m. ET main card.
Jey Uso tells WWE he doesn’t care about fan backlash, using the hate as fuel as he pursues a world title. Night of Champions features the King of the Ring final between Jey Uso and Oba Femi, with the winner earning a title shot at SummerSlam, and the piece notes the possibility of The Bloodline holding both world titles if Jey wins there and Cody Rhodes loses at SummerSlam.
SmackDown, taped in London and the go-home show for Night of Champions, sets Cody Rhodes up for a triple-threat title defense against Gunther and Sami Zayn after last week’s chaotic finish; the piece argues the bigger threats to Rhodes come from Raw stars like Oba Femi, Jey Uso, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns, not SmackDown’s roster. The night’s lineup includes Paige vs Jacy Jayne, Giulia vs Kiana James, Jade Cargill vs Chelsea Green, and Rey Fenix vs Nathan Frazer, with several cross-brand storylines (Ripley’s status, Bloodline drama, and more) shaping the title picture ahead of Saudi Arabia.
Night of Champions 2026 in Riyadh features six confirmed matches with WrestleVotes listing favorites: Cody Rhodes to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship over Gunther and Sami Zayn; Trick Williams to defend the US Championship vs Ricky Saints; Tiffany Stratton to keep the Women’s US Title against Jade Cargill; IYO SKY to defeat Liv Morgan for the King/Queen of the Ring crown; Oba Femi vs Jey Uso for the men’s crown with details under wraps; and Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker in a steel cage with no confirmed winner yet.
SmackDown was taped in London on 6/23 as the go-home show for Night of Champions, featuring Giulia defeating Kiana James (followed by Blake Monroe’s first main-roster appearance attacking Giulia), Danhausen and Matt Cardona defeating Los Garza, Jade Cargill defeating Chelsea Green, and a chaotic closing segment with Gunther, Jey Uso, Oba Femi, Sami Zayn, and Cody Rhodes setting up their Night of Champions triple threat; other notes include Ricky Saints and Trick Williams opening, Tama Tonga and Tonga splitting from Solo Sikoa, Rey Fenix defeating Nathan Frazer, and Paige defeating Jacy Jayne. The episode is the last 3-hour SmackDown of the year as the show plans to return to a 2-hour format in 2026.
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.