2025 WWE Night of Champions card, date, matches, latest news, rumors, predictions, match card, start time

WWE returns to Saudi Arabia on June 28 with Night of Champions. This year marks the second time Night of Champions has been held as a Saudi event.

There is already one major match official for the event, with John Cena defending the undisputed WWE championship against CM Punk. Cena has stated that he intends to retire as the "last real champion" in WWE, a plan which he says will "ruin wrestling." Punk, in a reversal of roles from their 2011 rivalry, is trying to stop Cena from leaving WWE with the title.

The tournament finals for King and Queen of the Ring will also take place at Night of Champions. Those tournaments began with the June 9 episode of Raw. The tournament winners will face their respective brands' world champions at SummerSlam.

Historically, every championship is defended at Night of Champions, but WWE has somewhat moved away from that approach in recent years. With smaller Premium Live Event cards and two spots taken up by the King and Queen of the Ring matches, it's unlikely every WWE title will be on the line at the event.

Let's take a look at what we know, as well as what we expect to happen, for WWE Night of Champions.

2025 WWE Night of Champions matches

Undisputed WWE Championship -- John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk: While with AEW, Punk famously mocked WWE wrestlers for taking "blood money" to wrestle in Saudi Arabia. Now, Punk heads to Saudi as a headliner against one of his most iconic WWE rivals. Punk claimed that he isn't fighting "for the company" to take the title from Cena, but rather for the fans, who do not want to see Cena follow through on his claim that he will retire as champion and "ruin wrestling." Their 2011 Money in the Bank match is an iconic one in WWE history but with 14 more years of miles on their bodies, it will be interesting to see what they're able to deliver.

King of the Ring finals -- Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes or Jey Uso: Orton secured a spot in the tournament finals by winning a fatal four way in the opening round and overcoming Sami Zayn in the semifinals. Orton will face the winner of Raw's semifinals match, either Rhodes or Uso.

Queen of the Ring finals -- Asuka vs. Jade Cargill or Roxanne Perez: As with the men, the women's tournament is ongoing. Asuka defeated Alexa Bliss in the semifinals, setting the stage for a showdown against Cargill or Perez.

United States Championship -- Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo Sikoa: Hurt feelings escalated to violence after Sikoa failed to mend things with his cousin. Fatu suggested Sikoa grew jealous after Fatu won the U.S. title. Fatu went directly to SmackDown management after their dust-up and secured a match at Night of Champions.

2025 WWE Night of Champions predictions

Women's Intercontinental Championship -- Becky Lynch (c) vs. Bayley: Lynch finally beat Lyra Valkyria to capture the belt. Her celebration on Raw was short-lived, however, because Bayley attacked her from behind. Lynch had attacked Bayley ahead of WrestleMania, knocking Bayley from the card and allowing Lynch to team with Valkyria to win the women's tag titles. Bayley is out for revenge, and while WWE could wait for Evolution for the match, they will likely want another women's match on the Night of Champions card.

Seth Rollins vs. LA Knight: The Raw vs. SmackDown theme might extend beyond the tournament matches. Rollins and Knight appear to be on a collision course after Money in the Bank. Knight attacked Bron Breakker during the latter's tournament match, seeking vengeance for Breakker's repeated attacks on Knight under Rollins' orders. Expect WWE to book this match at either Night of Champions or SummerSlam.