2025 (Results) – Tonga Loa Returns and Hikuleo Debuts

WWE brought the heat to Riyadh with Night of Champions 2025, delivering a high-impact show filled with surprises, hard-hitting battles, and tournament glory.

Cody Rhodes Becomes King of the Ring
“The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes added another accolade to his already stellar 2025 by defeating Randy Orton in the finals of the King of the Ring tournament. In a battle rich with personal history, Rhodes overcame his former mentor to claim the crown and solidify his position at the top of WWE’s hierarchy.

Rhea Ripley Survives a War in the Riyadh Boulevard Street Fight
In one of the night’s most brutal encounters, Rhea Ripley defeated Women’s Tag Team Champion Raquel Rodriguez in a Riyadh Boulevard Street Fight. The chaos spilled all over the arena, with Ripley emerging victorious after a punishing showdown that further cemented her dominance in the women’s division.

Sami Zayn Overcomes Karrion Kross
In a clash of styles, Sami Zayn managed to outmaneuver the ever-intense Karrion Kross. The win adds momentum to Zayn’s recent surge and could have major implications heading into the summer.

Solo Sikoa Captures U.S. Title, with Help from Family Ties
In a major turning point, Solo Sikoa dethroned Jacob Fatu to become the new United States Champion. The bout turned chaotic as Tonga Loa made a shocking return from injury, and Hikuleo made his WWE debut, both aiding Solo in the win. The Bloodline’s power continues to grow, and now the U.S. Championship is back in their grip.

Jade Cargill Crowned Queen of the Ring
Jade Cargill scored arguably the biggest win of her WWE career, defeating the legendary Asuka to win the Queen of the Ring tournament. The victory marks a major milestone in Cargill’s WWE rise and positions her as a major threat in the women’s title picture.

John Cena Retains Undisputed WWE Championship Against CM Punk
In a blockbuster main event with two of the industry’s most iconic names, John Cena successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk. The match lived up to the hype, with Cena digging deep to hold on to the title in what may have been the final chapter of this storied rivalry.

Night of Champions delivered on its name, with two new royals crowned, a major title change, and the return of several key players. With SummerSlam looming, WWE’s landscape is shifting fast—and all eyes are on the fallout from Riyadh.

Night Of Champions Results

The Prime Time Players def. The Uso’s, Tons of Funk, The Real Americans, & 3MB(Tag Team Turmoil #1Contender Match).

The Miz def. Fandango.

Divas Champion AJ Lee won the Fatal 4-Way Match.

Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel def. Kofi Kingston.

United States Champion Dean Ambrose def. Dolph Ziggler.

WWE Tag Team Champions The Shield def. The Prime Time Players.

Rob Van Dam def. World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio(By DQ. Del Rio still World heavyweight Champion)

Paul Heyman & Curtis Axel def. Cm Punk with help from Ryback(No DQ Handicap Elimination Match)

Daniel Bryan def. WWE Champion Randy Orton. Daniel Bryan is the new WWE Champion.

Results from Night of Champions

WWE Championship Match
CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena ended in a draw

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Sheamus (c) def. Alberto Del Rio

Divas Championship Match
Eve def. Layla (c)

Only Non-Title Match
Randy Orton def. Dolph Ziggler

United States Championship Match
Antonio Cesaro (c) def. Zack Ryder

WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Kane & Daniel Bryan def. R-Truth & Kofi Kingston (c)

Intercontinental Championship Match (Fatal 4-Way)
The Miz (c) def. Rey Mysterio, Sin Cara and Cody Rhodes

Pre-Show Battle Royal
Zack Ryder won a 16-Man Battle Royal to win a U.S. Title Match against Antonio Cesaro

Participants and Order of Elimination:
Heath Slater
Michael McGillicutty
Ted DiBiase
Primo
Jinder Mahal
Epico
Justin Gabriel
Tyson Kidd
Brodus Clay
JTG
Drew McIntyre
Santino Marella
Titus O’Neil
Darren Young
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