Riyadh witnessed a historic night at WWE Night of Champions, organized by the General Entertainment Authority as part of Riyadh Season at Kingdom Arena. The event drew a large crowd and featured a highly energetic atmosphere during one of the most prominent WWE shows hosted in the Kingdom.

The Saudi national anthem opened the event and was met with strong audience engagement inside the arena. The matches then began with major visual and musical production, as WWE stars delivered dramatic entrances that energized the crowd from the very first moment, with fans responding enthusiastically to every appearance.

Sami Zayn stood out as the highlight of the night after a major surprise victory, claiming the undisputed WWE Championship. He defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a triple-threat match that kept the audience on edge until the final moments, before the arena erupted as he was announced the new champion in one of the event’s most thrilling moments.

Competitive events.

After his win, Sami Zayn said: “Many things have been said about me, some good, some bad, and many said I would never win the WWE championship, but here I stand tonight in front of my people, here in Riyadh, as the world champion, the WWE champion.”

SAMI ZAYN IS UNDISPUTED WWE CHAMPION!!!!!

A MIRACLE IN SAUDI ARABIA!!! pic.twitter.com/rtmYqWSgfw

— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2026

He added: “I’m not usually at a loss for words, but I deserve this. Over 20 years in this game at the highest level without recognition, more than 10 years chasing this championship without appreciation. I don’t care what happens to me tomorrow, or next week, or next month, or next year; forever, I will remain Sami Zayn, the WWE champion,” as the audience cheered passionately for the Canadian champion of Syrian descent.

That WWE title is looking GOOD on @SamiZayn 👏🏆 pic.twitter.com/2ICVmicOT5

— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2026

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The event also saw Oba Femi crowned as the 2026 King of the Ring after defeating Jey Uso in the tournament final, securing his place among WWE’s rising stars and earning a future title opportunity at SummerSlam following a strong and competitive match that generated wide audience engagement.

IYO SKY as the Queen of the Ring

In the women’s competition, IYO SKY was crowned the 2026 Queen of the Ring after defeating women’s world champion Liv Morgan. Following her victory, she announced her decision to face Liv Morgan again at SummerSlam, increasing anticipation for the next chapter of their rivalry.

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Trick Williams retained the United States Championship after defeating Ricky Saints, while Tiffany Stratton successfully defended the Women’s United States Championship against Jade Cargill in a dramatic match marked by interventions that intensified the bout and raised the level of competition.

Steel cage match.

Who won the steel cage match?

In the steel cage match, Seth Rollins defeated Bron Breakker after a highly competitive and intense clash, delivering one of the night’s most dramatic moments, with strong audience reactions throughout until the final seconds.

WWE Night of Champions is part of Saudi Arabia’s hosting of major global events under Riyadh Season, further strengthening Riyadh’s position as a key destination for international entertainment and confirming the Kingdom’s growing presence on the global events map, with shows that attract top stars and large audiences across streaming platforms.