WWE Night of Champions 2025 live results: Winners, highlights and analysis of matches
Championships, opportunities and major stars all await at Night of Champions.
WWE returns to Saudi Arabia for Night of Champions, where six matches at Kingdom Arena will set the stage for a fiery summer of wrestling. Six bouts are scheduled but only two titles will be on the line. However, one of those will reignite one of the best feuds in the past 20 years with John Cena defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk in the potential final meeting between two icons of the sport.
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Though not necessarily titles, royalty will be crowned in the King and Queen of the Ring tournament finals. Not only will the winners get the prestigious title, but a championship match awaits them in just more than a month.
Follow USA TODAY Sports for all the results, highlights and analysis from Night of Champions 2025:
Street fight: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez
Ripley is used to being the dominant person in the ring, but it wasn't the case to start this one. Rodriguez was immediately in control, throwing Ripley around in a sight rarely seen. Rodriguez tangled Ripley in the ropes and she brought out the kendo stick to lay some shots right to the midsection of her opponent. There was a brief moment where Ripley had momentum and tried to launch Rodriguez off the announcer's table, but it was countered with Ripley getting sent through the top of the table.
Match in progress.
King of the Ring final: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
The mentor and mentee met in the ring to a raucous crowd, getting the energy going before the two could even lock up. There were several pauses as the two got reacquainted with each other as opponents.
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Orton did a suplex off the top rope, but he appeared more hurt by it, immediately grabbing his back. With Orton suddenly hampered, Rhodes targeted Orton's back. Anytime Orton got any offense in, it was met with pain.
Blows were exchanged and both stars appeared to be getting close for a victory. Rhodes executed a Cross Rhodes, but the pin didn't work and not long afterward, Orton got the RKO out of nowhere. Then Rhodes was able to kick out. Orton saw Rhodes in position for his punt kick, but the hesitation on whether to do it bought Rhodes some time to get out of the way before the devastating shot.
After an exchange of hits, Rhodes tried a Disaster Kick, and got greeted by an RKO in the middle of the air. Orton's pin attempt was unsuccessful.
Orton then brought a chair into the ring, and when the referee took it away, Orton exposed one of the top turnbuckles. Orton tried to drive Rhodes' head to it, but he avoided it and instead shoved Orton into it. It clearly hurt Orton's ribs, and with him in pain, Rhodes capitalized with a Cross Rhodes and got the pin to secure the crown.
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After the match, Rhodes was interviewed by Byron Saxton. He gave props to Orton, and Rhodes said he will be waiting for the winner of John Cena vs. CM Punk at SummerSlam, where he will "get the ball back."
Analysis: "The American Nightmare" is now royalty. While it would've been nice to see Orton add another accolade, it was clear Rhodes was going to get his title rematch at SummerSlam, All that was needed was a compelling match to make sure it happened. It was far from a classic match, as it had a really slow start and several breaks in the action. But both stars were able to get their signature moves in, and the names and aura alone helped keep the intensity high.
How the match ended felt like a significant turn could be happening. Orton has always been one to look for any means of winning, even if it meant playing dirty. Even though he didn't initiate it, Rhodes also did what he had to do by using the turnbuckle to his advantage. It's not egregious, but it showed Rhodes is willing to do anything he can to get back to the top of the company. Little hints of a heel turn are being dropped, and by the time SummerSlam rolls around, we could finally see the end of the baby face and a true "American Nightmare."
John Cena speaks onstage during Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 at Javits Center on June 21, 2025 in New York City.
When is Night of Champions 2025?
Night of Champions takes place Saturday, June 28.
Night of Champions 2025 start time
WWE Night of Champions starts at 1 p.m. ET. The preshow begins at 11 a.m. ET.
Where is Night of Champions 2025?
It takes place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
How to watch Night of Champions 2025
Night of Champions will be streamed on Peacock, but you must have their premium or premium-plus subscription to watch. Internationally, it will be available on Netflix in most markets.
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Stream WWE Night of Champions on Peacock
How to watch Night of Champions 2025 preshow
The Night of Champions preshow will be available to watch on Peacock, and on WWE's social channels, including YouTube.
Night of Champions 2025 match card
Matches not in order
Undisputed WWE Championship match: John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk
King of the Ring final: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
Queen of the Ring final: Asuka vs. Jade Cargill
United States Championship match: Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo Sikoa
Street fight: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez
Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross
Night of Champions 2025 match order
PWInsider reported lineup.
Night of Champions 2025 predictions
See the full predictions of what happens in each match here.
Undisputed WWE Championship match: John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk
Jordan Mendoza: John Cena
Richard Morin: John Cena
King of the Ring final: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
Jordan Mendoza: Cody Rhodes
Richard Morin: Cody Rhodes
Queen of the Ring final: Asuka vs. Jade Cargill
Jordan Mendoza: Asuka
Richard Morin: Jade Cargill
United States Championship match: Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo Sikoa
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Jordan Mendoza: Jacob Fatu
Richard Morin: Jacob Fatu
Street fight: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez
Jordan Mendoza: Raquel Rodriguez
Richard Morin: Raquel Rodriguez
Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross
Jordan Mendoza: Sami Zayn
Richard Morin: Sami Zayn
King of the Ring 2025 tournament
First round
Sami Zayn defeats Dominik Mysterio, Bron Breakker and Penta
Randy Orton defeats LA Knight, Aleister Black and Carmelo Hayes
Jey Uso defeats Sheamus, Rusev and Bronson Reed
Cody Rhodes defeats Shinsuke Nakamura, Damian Priest and Andrade
Semifinals
Randy Orton defeats Sami Zayn
Cody Rhodes defeats Jey Uso
Final
Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes (Night of Champions, June 28)
Queen of the Ring 2025 tournament
First round
Roxanne Perez defeats Kairi Sane, Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley
Jade Cargill defeats Michin, Piper Niven and Nia Jax
Asuka defeats Raquel Rodriguez, Stephanie Vaquer and Ivy Nile
Alexa Bliss defeats Candice LeRae, Charlotte Flair and Alba Fyre
Semifinals
Asuka defeats Alexa Bliss
Jade Cargill defeats Roxanne Perez
Final
Asuka vs. Jade Cargill (Night of Champions, June 28)
King of the Ring history
The 24rd King of the Ring will be crowned Saturday, as the tournament first took place in 1985. Here are all the stars who won King of the Ring:
1985: Don Muraco
1986: Harley Race
1987: Randy Savage
1988: Ted DiBiase
1989: Tito Santana
1991: Bret Hart
1993: Bret Hart
1994: Owen Hart
1995: Mabel
1996: Stone Cold Steve Austin
1997: Triple H
1998: Ken Shamrock
1999: Billy Gunn
2000: Kurt Angle
2001: Edge
2002: Brock Lesnar
2006: Booker T
2008: William Regal
2010: Sheamus
2015: Bad News Barrett
2019: Baron Corbin
2021: Xavier Woods
2024: Gunther
Queen of the Ring history
This is the third Queen of the Ring tournament after it debuted in 2021.
2021: Zelina Vega
2024: Nia Jax
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