WWE is set to host Night of Champions 2025 on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—the second Night of Champions held in Saudi as part of WWE’s ten-year strategic partnership and its only premium live event in the region this year .
đź“… Event Overview
Date & Time: June 28, 2025; doors open around 9 PM Arabia Standard Time, with broadcast starting at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET .
Streaming: Available live via Peacock in the U.S. and Netflix internationally .
Stakes: A prestigious night with major titles on the line plus the finals of both the 24th King of the Ring and the 3rd Queen of the Ring tournaments .
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🏆 Confirmed Match Card
1. Undisputed WWE Championship: John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk
A high-stakes rematch of their legendary 2011 clash and likely Cena’s last Saudi PPV bout . Cena has teased a memorable farewell run, promising the event will be “effing great” .
2. King of the Ring Finals: *Randy Orton vs. (Cody Rhodes or Jey Uso)*
Orton awaits the winner of the Rhodes–Uso semifinal—Rhodes is a strong favorite to claim the crown and earn a world title shot at SummerSlam .
3. Queen of the Ring Finals: *Asuka vs. (Jade Cargill or Roxanne Perez)*
Asuka is set, while Cargill and Perez battle for the other spot. Predictions hover between her or Jade winning it all .
4. WWE Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. AJ Styles
Expect a hard-hitting technical match. Dominik is favored to retain heading into the summer .
5. WWE United States Championship: Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo Sikoa
A heated showdown after Solo’s fallout and Fatu costing him a title opportunity. Predictions include possible interference from Bloodline affiliate Hikuleo .
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đź’Ą Potential Surprise Moments
Beyond the official card, pundits anticipate:
A Roman Reigns return—possibly alongside a legend like Rikishi to reestablish the Shield—with Heyman stepping aside .
A shock return of Omos, who recently renewed his WWE contract after wrestling in Japan and hasn’t yet returned to TV .
A Kingston-interference twist where Solo wins the U.S. Title thanks to Hikuleo’s involvement .
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🔍 Storylines & Context
Cena vs. Punk: A career-defining finale for Cena, who aims to exit WWE with the Undisputed Title intact—Punk’s buzz and legacy rivalry make this a classic “dream match” .
Tournaments: The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments offer prize opportunities at SummerSlam, following the same roadmap as previous editions .
Mid-card Value: The Intercontinental and U.S. Title matches are built around internal feuds and redemption spots, adding depth to the card .
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🧠Predictions Wrap-Up
Match Likely Outcome
Cena vs. Punk Cena retains, keeping the farewell narrative strong
King of the Ring Final Cody Rhodes wins, setting up a SummerSlam story with Orton Cena
Queen of the Ring Final Asuka or Jade, with momentum toward a women’s world title opportunity
Intercontinental Title Dominik Mysterio retains, starting a summer feud
U.S. Title Solo Sikoa via interference, Bloodline storyline intensifies
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🎯 Final Thoughts
Night of Champions 2025 isn’t just another event—it’s a moment where WWE leans into tradition (full night of titles), international expansion (Saudi Arabia), and farewell storylines (Cena). Between potential surprises like Reigns or Omos returning and tournament finales shaping future PPVs, it promises a packed event heading into SummerSlam 2025.
No matter the outcomes, this event is poised to shape WWE’
s landscape through the summer—and set the tone for Cena’s exit from the ring.
