Cena Defends WWE Title Against Punk in Saudi Arabia

WWE Night of Champions 2025 in Saudi Arabia was headlined by John Cena, on his retirement tour, defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk, whose participation drew controversy over previous criticism of Saudi Arabia's human rights record. Punk addressed the issue in a promo, apologized for an old tweet, and won over the crowd. Cody Rhodes captured the 2025 King of the Ring crown by defeating Randy Orton, earning a title match at SummerSlam against the Cena-Punk winner and confirming Orton is not retiring despite injury rumors. Giulia defeated Zelina Vega to claim the Women's United States Championship, while Liv Morgan's injury led WWE to consider options for the Women's Tag Team Titles. The event featured intense promos, speculation about outside interference, and heightened anticipation for the Cena-Punk rivalry's conclusion. Night of Champions took place alongside AEW's major event weekend, drawing industry-wide attention.