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WWE Night of Champions Results — June 28, 2025
Full WWE results for June 28, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Match card, winners, methods, and championship updates.
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June 28, 2025 — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Event Recap
WWE Night of Champions 2025, held on June 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was a landmark event where every match carried significant stakes, highlighted by the crowning of new King and Queen of the Ring winners and a hard-fought Undisputed WWE Championship main event. Cody Rhodes captured the King of the Ring crown by defeating Randy Orton, while Jade Cargill became the Queen of the Ring with a victory over Asuka, positioning both for major title opportunities at SummerSlam. The show also saw intense singles competition as Sami Zayn topped Karrion Kross, and a heated Street Fight saw Rhea Ripley prevail over Raquel Rodriguez. In the United States Title match, Solo Sikoa defeated Jacob Fatu to become the new champion, and in the night’s main event, Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena retained against CM Punk in a dramatic, interference-filled contest.
King/Queen of the Ring: Qualifier and semi-final matches take place on Raw and SmackDown; those shows award both event points and tournament points (toward this event). Points from R/S are included below. The final at this event adds 10 pts (both finalists) + 20 pts (winner).
KOTR prior events (June 20 / 23)
smackdown-20250620: found · type=smackdown · matches=5 · added: asuka +7 queen, alexa-bliss +7 queen, randy-orton +7 king, sami-zayn +7 king
raw-20250623: found · type=raw · matches=4 · added: jade-cargill +7 queen, roxanne-perez +7 queen, cody-rhodes +7 king, jey-uso +7 king
Match Results
+30
King/Queen of the Ring finalist: +10
King/Queen of the Ring winner: +20
+10
King/Queen of the Ring finalist: +10
Summary
The opening bout of the night was the finals of the King of the Ring tournament between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, a long-anticipated clash between former allies and rivals. Both men traded impactful offense—Orton using his signature RKO and Rhodes targeting Orton’s back throughout the bout. Rhodes ultimately managed to hit a decisive Cross Rhodes for the pinfall, earning the 2025 King of the Ring crown and setting himself up for a future world title opportunity. This victory solidified Rhodes’s push heading into SummerSlam.
+15
Winning Night of Champions match: +10
On Night of Champions card: +5
+5
On Night of Champions card: +5
Summary
In a brutal Street Fight, Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez tore into each other with weapons and high-impact maneuvers. Rodriguez looked dominant at times, including a powerbomb through the announce table, but Ripley battled back with relentless aggression. Despite interference from Roxanne Perez on Rodriguez’s behalf, Ripley overcame the chaos and hit a massive Riptide onto a table for the win. The match underscored Ripley’s toughness and kept her momentum strong.
+15
Winning Night of Champions match: +10
On Night of Champions card: +5
+5
On Night of Champions card: +5
Summary
Sami Zayn and Karrion Kross met in a hard-fought singles bout that showcased both competitors’ contrasting styles—Zayn’s resilience and Kross’s raw power. Kross inflicted heavy offense early, including Saito Suplexes, but Zayn battled back with his trademark heart. In the closing moments, Zayn countered and hit a sudden Helluva Kick to score the pinfall victory. The bout provided Zayn with momentum and a strong showing after weeks of tension between the two.
+5
On Night of Champions card: +5
New Champion
+20
Title win: +5
Winning Night of Champions match: +10
On Night of Champions card: +5
Summary
In a high-intensity matchup for the United States Title, Solo Sikoa faced off against champion Jacob Fatu in a clash of Samoan powerhouse styles. The bout was chaotic, featuring interference and assistance from outside parties—including Hikuleo coming to Sikoa’s aid—that swung momentum back and forth. Ultimately, Sikoa connected with a Samoan Spike to pin Fatu and become the new WWE United States Champion. This victory marked a major title milestone for Sikoa and added a new chapter to the heated rivalry.
+10
King/Queen of the Ring finalist: +10
+30
King/Queen of the Ring finalist: +10
King/Queen of the Ring winner: +20
Summary
The Queen of the Ring finals saw Jade Cargill take on the seasoned Asuka in a competitive and action-filled bout. Asuka demonstrated her technical ability and striking prowess early, while Cargill showcased her power with a sit-out powerbomb that shifted the momentum. Cargill ultimately secured the win with her Jaded finisher, becoming the 2025 Queen of the Ring and positioning herself for a future opportunity. The victory added significant prestige to Cargill’s rising trajectory.
Main Event
Successful Defense
+32
Title defense: +4
Winning Night of Champions main event: +16
Main eventing Night of Champions: +12
+12
Main eventing Night of Champions: +12
Summary
The main event featured John Cena defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against long-time rival CM Punk in a drama-filled showdown. Both men pulled out their signature offense—Cena with multiple Attitude Adjustments and Punk with GTS attempts—leading to a near-classic encounter. Outside interference from Seth Rollins and others further complicated the finish, but Cena ultimately capitalized and pinned Punk to retain his title. The win kept Cena at the top of the WWE landscape and set the stage for future feuds heading into SummerSlam.