WWE Night of Champions 2025 will see the company make its return to Saudi Arabia, once again with controversy surrounding the visit.
While the WWE and Saudi Arabia relationship has not been looked upon favourably by most since it was first announced back in 2018, the first and reportedly only Saudi show on the 2025 calendar is set to take place on June 28th, one week after US forces launched multiple missile strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran. With Iran promising retaliation on the United States and given how close Saudi Arabia is to the company, many have objected to WWE making the trip given the risk and political unrest. However, at the time of writing, it appears that the show will go ahead as normal.
The main event of the show will see John Cena put the Undisputed Championship on the line against CM Punk in what will also be Punk’s first match in the Kingdom, another source of backlash from some fans. Additionally, the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments will take place, which will see the winners earn World Title matches at SummerSlam in August.
WWE Night Of Champions 2025 Predictions
Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo Sikoa For The United States Championship
In theory, there are multiple ways that Fatu could lose the title here. Not only does the champion have the numbers disadvantage given Sikoa has JC Mateo in his corner, but there is also the possibility of another debut with Hikuleo recently making his debut in a dark match. As it feels like the feud is set to continue until SummerSlam at least but it is to soon to take the title off Fatu, this one could be a non-finish via countout or DQ. If Sikoa loses clean, it’s hard to see what’s next for him.
Winner: Jacob Fatu.
Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross
Given the recent swell of support for Karrion Kross online, it’s great to see the former NXT Champion be given a match, and on a Premium Live Event. Expect Kross to put on a great showing in this one to remind the fans of what they are missing. However, when it comes to the result, Zayn will defeat Kross to give the fans a feel-good win. Possibly a bold prediction, but this could be the match of the night.
Winner: Sami Zayn
Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez In A Street Fight
Set up following a brawl between Ripley and Rodriguez on Raw, the no DQ element allows both women to breathe some life into the match despite the fact that the feud effectively ended earlier in the year. Roxanne Perez will get involved to give Rodriguez the advantage, but Ripley will ultimately overcome The Judgment Day to pick up the win, possibly with a Riptide through the table. With Women’s World Champion IYO SKY without a challenger, another match with Ripley looks inevitable.
Winner: Rhea Ripley
Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton – King Of The Ring Final
While it feels too early to do the John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes rematch and the Rhodes vs. Orton storyline, this looks to be the direction the company will be going in. With this being the first Rhodes vs. Orton match since The American Nightmare returned, it is a shame that there hasn’t been more build to reference their history as partners and enemies over the years. That being said, Rhodes will defeat Orton here as Orton has already had his shot at Cena. With Cena vs. Rhodes 2 looking set for SummerSlam, this is likely where Cena will get dethroned. The question is, how long will Rhodes be champion for with Seth Rollins lurking in the wings?
Winner: Cody Rhodes
Jade Cargill vs. Asuka – Queen Of The Ring Final
Jade Cargill has been presented as one of the clear favourites ever since the tournament was announced. The veteran Asuka will be able to lead Cargill to a good match and put on another great showing, but Cargill going for the Women’s Championship looks to be the direction for SummerSlam. While Tiffany Stratton is the champion now, there’s a very high chance that it will be Naomi vs. Cargill for the title at SummerSlam.
Winner: Jade Cargill
John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk For The WWE Championship
Although the post-match angle has the potential to be exciting, don’t expect much bell-to-bell. With Cena continuing his mission to ruin wrestling, Punk will get worked over, have a few hope spots and lose to a belt shot in what will likely be a very boring match similar to the previous Cena matches. Truth could show up afterwards to beat down Cena and Rhodes will likely come to the ring to send the fans home happy, but this will be another Cena retention. If anyone is expecting Money in the Bank 2011, think again.
Winner: John Cena
WWE Night of Champions will air live on June 28 on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix internationally.
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