"Night of Champions" Ignites Riyadh with Global Matchups as Part of Riyadh Season 2025
Riyadh, 4 Muharram 1447H, corresponding to 29 June 2025. Kingdom Arena in Riyadh hosted WWE's "Night of Champions" last night as part of Riyadh Season 2025, drawing a packed crowd and extraordinary engagement with some of the biggest wrestling matches in the world, featuring an elite lineup of global stars.
The night opened with the "King of the Ring" tournament final between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, a thrilling clash embodying a generational rivalry, which Rhodes won with a "Cross Rhodes" move after a decisive mistake by Orton, securing his spot at the upcoming "SummerSlam."
The show also featured an intense "Street Fight" between Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez, which Ripley won after executing a "Riptide" move from atop a table, to loud applause from the crowd.
Sami Zayn also fought a dramatic bout against Karrion Kross, with Zayn winning despite a physical size disadvantage, embodying the fighting spirit he is known for.
In the United States Championship match, Solo Sikoa faced Jacob Fatu in a bout with decisive dramatic moments, ending with a "Spike" finishing move from Sikoa with a surprise assist from Hikuleo.
In the women's "Queen of the Ring" match, Jade Cargill was crowned champion after defeating Asuka in a bout combining excitement and fast-paced action.
The night closed with a crowd-favorite match for the WWE Undisputed Championship between John Cena and CM Punk, which saw a dramatic interference from Seth Rollins, helping Cena retain the title amid a highly charged atmosphere.
The event reflects Riyadh Season's continued drive to attract major global sporting events, strengthening the capital's standing as a leading regional and global platform for entertainment, in line with Saudi Vision 2030's goals.
