Cody Rhodes Wins King of the Ring at Night of Champions

At WWE Night of Champions 2025, Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton in the King of the Ring finals, intensifying speculation about Orton's future after another major tournament loss. The SmackDown go-home show in Riyadh experienced notable production issues, including technical delays and heavy editing of CM Punk's promo. Zelina Vega lost the Women's United States Championship to Giulia following a legitimate knee injury. The Street Profits retained the Tag Team Championships in a chaotic match that ended in a division-wide brawl, and Tiffany Stratton ended her feud with Nia Jax in a Last Woman Standing match. CM Punk and John Cena's rivalry escalated with throwback promos, though some segments faced criticism for repetitive storytelling. The lead-up to Night of Champions was marked by high drama, technical difficulties, and major shifts in WWE's title landscape.