WWE Night of Champions 2025: Full Results and How to Watch

There’s something about a WWE event in Riyadh that raises the stakes, and Night of Champions 2025 was no exception. Inside the Kingdom Arena, six matches unfolded with three titles changing hands and John Cena facing CM Punk in a main event that kept the crowd on its feet.

Event date: June 28, 2025 · Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh · Broadcast: Netflix, Peacock · Main event: John Cena vs. CM Punk · Title changes: King of the Ring, United States Title, Women’s Title · Running time: 3 hours

Twelve key details from the event, one pattern: multiple title changes and a clear passing of the torch.

When was Night of Champions 2025 held?

Where was Night of Champions 2025 held?

Night of Champions 2025 took place on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The venue was the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a facility that has hosted several major WWE events since the promotion began its partnership with the Saudi General Entertainment Authority. The SmackDown Hotel (event database) confirms the date and location, as does Wikipedia (event listing) coverage of the event.

The choice of Riyadh continues a multi-year partnership that brings WWE premium live events to the Kingdom, typically on weekend afternoons local time to accommodate North American primetime broadcasts.

The Saudi partnership continues to deliver major events for regional fans.

Who won on Night of Champions 2025?

Did Rhea Ripley win?

Who won the King of the Ring final?

The official WWE results page (primary source) lists every match outcome. Here is the complete card:

• Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton to win the King of the Ring final.
• Rhea Ripley defeated Raquel Rodriguez in a Riyadh Boulevard Street Fight.
• Sami Zayn defeated Karrion Kross.
• Solo Sikoa defeated Jacob Fatu to win the United States Title.
• Jade Cargill defeated Asuka to win the Women’s Title (Queen of the Ring final).
• John Cena defeated CM Punk in the main event for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Wikipedia (event listing) corroborates these six matches, adding match times — with Cena vs. Punk running the longest at 26 minutes and 15 seconds.

Rhea Ripley’s win was decisive. The Street Fight allowed a more chaotic style, and Ripley used a Riptide through a table to seal the victory. It was her first clean win over Rodriguez in a gimmick match.

The event cemented Ripley as a dominant force and set the stage for future rivalries.

What time does Night of Champions start on Netflix?

Can I watch Night of Champions on Netflix?

What channel is Night of Champions 2025 on?

Night of Champions 2025 was broadcast live on two platforms: Peacock in the United States and Netflix internationally. The SmackDown Hotel (event database) lists both networks as the official distribution channels. This marked one of the first major WWE events to stream globally on Netflix as part of the promotion’s new international rights deal.

As for the start time: WWE has not disclosed an official kickoff hour, and none of the major databases — SmackDown Hotel, Bleacher Report, or WWE’s own site — list a specific local or ET time. Historically, Riyadh events begin at 8 p.m. local time (1 p.m. ET), but this is unconfirmed for this specific card.

This shift to Netflix expands WWE’s global reach beyond traditional pay-per-view models.

Which titles were defended at Night of Champions 2025?

What was the King of the Ring final?

Three titles were on the line, and three changed hands:

• United States Title: Solo Sikoa defeated Jacob Fatu to become the new champion.
• Women’s Title: Jade Cargill defeated Asuka to claim the title (also the Queen of the Ring final).
• Undisputed WWE Championship: John Cena defeated CM Punk to retain the belt — making Cena’s this his final world title run as part of his farewell tour.

The King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments both culminated at this event, with Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill earning the respective crowns. WWE’s results page (primary source) lists both finals as part of the main card.

The implication: WWE is investing heavily in the King and Queen of the Ring as annual events that produce top contenders. Cody Rhodes now holds the King of the Ring title for the first time, signaling a push that could lead to a world championship opportunity.

Timeline: How Night of Champions 2025 unfolded

• May 10, 2025 – WWE announces Night of Champions 2025 will return to Riyadh. Bleacher Report (sports coverage) reports the announcement via WWE’s social media channels.
• June 28, 2025 – The event takes place at Kingdom Arena. Match card is announced via WWE’s official channels the week prior.

What this means: The short window between announcement and event is standard for Riyadh shows, which are typically positioned as “big event” surprises rather than long-build premium live events.

The balance of confirmed and unclear details highlights the limits of publicly available data for Riyadh events.

What the company and wrestlers said

“Night of Champions 2025 is coming to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as a premium live event on Saturday, June 28.”

— WWE official announcement (via Bleacher Report)

“Complete WWE Night of Champions 2025 results — every match, every winner, every title change.”

— WWE official results page

The two quotes capture the dual role of the event: a destination show for the Saudi market and a competitive night of wrestling with tangible championship fallout.

For the WWE Universe, the message from Riyadh is clear: the next generation of champions — Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Solo Sikoa — is ready, and John Cena’s final run has added a compelling new chapter. The choice for fans in North America and beyond is whether to catch the replay on Peacock or Netflix — or wait for the next Riyadh event, scheduled later this year. For more event coverage, see Du Plessis vs Chimaev: UFC 319 Winner, Scorecard & Stats and Europa League Final 2025: Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd Result.

Frequently asked questions

These answers cover the most common fan questions about the event.