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WWE Night of Champions 2026: Full Card Preview and Match Predictions

WWE Night of Champions, set for Saturday in Riyadh, will crown a King and Queen of the Ring and feature three championship matches, with both tournament winners earning title shots at SummerSlam in August. Cody Rhodes headlines the event defending the Undisputed WWE Championship in a triple-threat match against Gunther and Sami Zayn.

By Julian Merrick2 min read
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Key takeaways

  • WWE Night of Champions 2026 takes place Saturday in Riyadh and will crown a King and Queen of the Ring plus feature three championship matches.
  • Both the King and Queen of the Ring tournament winners earn title shots at SummerSlam in August.
  • Cody Rhodes headlines the event defending the Undisputed WWE Championship in a triple-threat match against Gunther and Sami Zayn.
  • The card also includes a steel cage match between Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker to settle their rivalry.
  • Predictions favor Jey Uso for King, Iyo Sky for Queen, and champions Trick Williams, Tiffany Stratton, and Cody Rhodes to retain their titles.

WWE Night of Champions, set for Saturday in Riyadh, will crown a King and Queen of the Ring and feature three championship matches, with both tournament winners earning title shots at SummerSlam in August. Cody Rhodes headlines the event defending the Undisputed WWE Championship in a triple-threat match against Gunther and Sami Zayn.

King and Queen of the Ring Finals

Jey Uso enters the King of the Ring final with the backing of The Bloodline against Oba Femi, who is coming off a loss to Brock Lesnar at Clash in Italy. Uso has advanced through the tournament on a winning streak, and Femi carries the weight of that recent defeat. The prediction: Uso takes the crown, with Lesnar potentially interfering to target Femi.

In the Queen of the Ring final, Liv Morgan faces Iyo Sky with the Judgment Day in her corner. Morgan has publicly stated she has never lost to Sky one-on-one and has set her sights on becoming a double champion. Sky advanced through the bracket without faction support. The prediction favors Sky, who would go on to choose her SummerSlam target — either Morgan or Rhea Ripley.

Championship Matches

Trick Williams defends the United States Championship against Ricky Saints, who earned the No. 1 contender spot by defeating Carmelo Hayes. Williams captured the title from Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 42 and has been dominant since his SmackDown debut. The prediction: Williams retains.

Tiffany Stratton puts the Women's U.S. Championship on the line against Jade Cargill in a feud that has drawn in Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss on Stratton's side, and Michin and B-Fab alongside Cargill. Outside interference appears likely. The prediction: Stratton retains the title.

Steel Cage: Rollins vs. Breakker

Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker settle their rivalry inside a steel cage after months of escalation. Rollins defeated Breakker at Backlash, but Breakker returned at WrestleMania 42 to cost Rollins a match against Gunther, reviving the feud. Breakker is aligned with The Vision. The prediction calls for Breakker to even the score, with Bronson Reed listed as a wild-card returnee.

Main Event: Rhodes Defends Undisputed Title

Cody Rhodes personally requested the triple-threat match against Gunther and Sami Zayn, asking SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis to place both challengers in one contest. Gunther is attempting to reclaim top-card status while Zayn pursues his first world championship. The prediction: Rhodes retains the Undisputed WWE Championship, though the format creates clear risk for the champion.

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Frequently asked

Where and when is WWE Night of Champions 2026 being held?

It is set for Saturday in Riyadh.

Who are the competitors in the main event?

Cody Rhodes defends the Undisputed WWE Championship in a triple-threat match against Gunther and Sami Zayn, a match Rhodes personally requested from SmackDown GM Nick Aldis.

What do the King and Queen of the Ring winners receive?

Both tournament winners earn title shots at SummerSlam in August.

Who competes in the King and Queen of the Ring finals?

Jey Uso faces Oba Femi in the King of the Ring final, while Liv Morgan faces Iyo Sky in the Queen of the Ring final.

What championship matches are on the card?

Trick Williams defends the United States Championship against Ricky Saints, and Tiffany Stratton defends the Women's U.S. Championship against Jade Cargill, in addition to the main event.