A new report from Fightful Select has outlined the potential match order for tonight’s WWE Night of Champions premium live event, which emanates from the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The structure of the card points to a night built around tournament finals and a historic championship main event.
The show is expected to culminate with the highly anticipated clash for the Undisputed WWE Championship between John Cena and his career rival, CM Punk. This encounter is a pivotal part of Cena’s announced 2025 retirement tour and marks his final performance in Saudi Arabia. In a role reversal from their famous feud a decade ago, the storyline features Cena as a heel determined to retire with the title, while Punk aims to stop him.
According to the reported lineup, the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments will feature prominently. The King of the Ring final between former tag team partners Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton is predicted to open the show. The winner will secure a guaranteed world title opportunity at SummerSlam in August, with the option to challenge either the World Heavyweight Champion or the victor of the Cena vs. Punk match.
In the final of the third Queen of the Ring tournament, veteran Asuka is slated to face the powerhouse Jade Cargill. The winner will likewise earn a championship match at SummerSlam against a titleholder from their respective brand.
The card is also set to feature several grudge matches. In a deeply personal rivalry, Jacob Fatu will defend the WWE United States Championship against his cousin, Solo Sikoa. Following weeks of escalating conflict, Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez will settle their score in a Street Fight, a match stipulated after a brawl on WWE RAW. Additionally, Sami Zayn is scheduled for a singles encounter with Karrion Kross, stemming from months of taunting from Kross.
The main card for Night of Champions is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET, streaming live on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix for most international markets.