WWE *Night of Champions 2026* took place just yesterday, Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was a significant event that saw major shifts in the title landscape and the conclusion of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments.
### **Key Results & Highlights**
* **The Main Event:** In a major upset, **Sami Zayn** defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a triple threat match to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. Zayn, often called the "perennial underdog," secured the win via a rollup pin after reversing a *Cross Rhodes*.
* **King & Queen of the Ring Finals:**
* **King of the Ring:** **Oba Femi** defeated Jey Uso to win the crown. As a result, he earned a future World Championship match of his choosing at SummerSlam, where he has already indicated he intends to challenge Roman Reigns.
* **Queen of the Ring:** **IYO SKY** defeated Liv Morgan to win the tournament. She immediately announced her intention to challenge Liv Morgan for the Women's World Championship at SummerSlam.
* **Notable Undercard Matches:**
* **Seth Rollins** defeated Bron Breakker in a brutal Steel Cage match.
* **Trick Williams** successfully defended his United States Championship against Ricky Saints.
* **Tiffany Stratton** retained her Women's United States Championship against Jade Cargill.
### **Event Context & Reception**
* **Significance:** This was the 15th major WWE event held in Saudi Arabia and the 12th *Night of Champions* event overall. It served as a major "road to SummerSlam" event, effectively setting up the championship landscape for the upcoming two-night SummerSlam in Minneapolis.
* **Broadcasting:** This event was notable for being the first *Night of Champions* to stream on ESPN in the United States following the conclusion of WWE's long-standing partnership with Peacock. Internationally, the event was available via Netflix.
* **Fan Sentiment:** The headline result—Sami Zayn winning the Undisputed title—is being described by fans and commentators as a "shock" and a career-defining moment for Zayn, who had unsuccessfully challenged for the title ten times prior to this win.
Best Result of the Night Sami Zayn finally gets to be World Champion
Worse Result of the Night IYO SKY made Queen of the Ring then decided to go for Liv Morgan's Title lazy pointless booking by WWE
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