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Where To Watch WWE Night Of Champions Live Online Via Stream, Match Card Preview
WWE Night of Champions comes to you live from Riyadh's Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, June 28. Night of Champions is the first WWE PLE to emanate from the Kingdom since November's Crown Jewel—and the lead-up to the event has been nothing short of controversial. For those unaware, some members of WWE production crew found themselves stuck at the Qatar airport due to airspace closure triggered by US-Iran tensions. Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed and brought the situation under control. Advertisement A most recent update regarding Night of Champions suggests that the PLE will air as scheduled, with WWE talent having already departed Florida for the Middle East on a chartered flight. Having said that, here's how you can watch the show: Where to watch WWE Night of Champions online (June 28) in the U.S. Night of Champions 2025 will stream live on Peacock in the U.S. You can watch it below: Watch WWE Night of Champions in the U.S. via Peacock The featured matches on the card will see the WWE King and Queen of the Ring Tournament finals. It will be Randy Orton against former protégé Cody Rhodes in the KOTR final in Saudi Arabia. Orton won a fatal four-way first round match-up before defeating Sami Zayn in the semi-final. Rhodes bested Andrade, Damian Priest and Shinsuke Nakamura before narrowly surviving Jey Uso in their KOTR semifinal this past Monday on RAW. Advertisement Elsewhere, Asuka and Jade Cargill will collide to determine the 2025 WWE Queen of the Ring. Asuka made her in-ring return in the opening round match-up on 6/16 RAW. She proceeded to beat Alexa Bliss in the semi-final. Her opponent, Jade Cargill, bested four major SmackDown stars before triumphing over Roxanne Perez in the semifinal. The main title match of the night will see Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena defend his title against CM Punk. The storied rivalry reached a new high after Cena recreated Punk's infamous pipebomb promo in front of a jampacked SmackDown crowd in Grand Rapids last week. Both men last competed one-on-one on the road to WrestleMania 29 in what turned out to be one of the best WWE RAW matches of 2013. Where to watch WWE Night of Champions online in the U.K. & international Night of Champions will stream live on Netflix for international viewers, marking the first WWE Saudi PLE to air on the world's largest streaming platform. Advertisement You can watch the event below: Watch Night of Champions internationally via Netflix After turning against Solo Sikoa at WWE Money in the Bank, Jacob Fatu will defend his United States Championship against his former partner. Fatu has been 'all gas and no breaks' ever since making his WWE debut a year ago. But can the Samoan Werewolf retain his title against the man who brought him into The Bloodline? The only no-DQ match of the night will see Rhea Ripley take on longtime adversary and one-half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Raquel Rodriguez, in a Street Fight. Raquel cost Mami her Queen of the Ring match before putting Rhea through a table this past Monday on the red brand. Advertisement Finally, Karrion Kross will face Sami Zayn in his first WWE PLE match since WrestleMania XL. Kross has become one of the most over stars in recent months and has publicly thanked fans for helping him earn a spot at the upcoming Saudi PLE. When is the WWE Night of Champions start time? The event will start at the following times, depending on your timezone: Region Start Time Eastern 1 p.m. Pacific 10 a.m. Central 12 p.m. U.K. & Ireland 6 p.m. Canada 1 p.m. Here's the WWE Night of Champions match card as of this writing: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton – WWE King of the Ring Tournament final (Winner gets a world title shot at SummerSlam) Asuka vs. Jade Cargill – WWE Queen of the Ring Tournament final (Winner gets a world title shot at SummerSlam) John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk – Singles match for the Undisputed WWE Championship Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo Sikoa – Singles match for the WWE United States Championship Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez – Street Fight Karrion Kross vs. Sami Zayn – Singles match WrestleZone will have full coverage of WWE Night of Champions as it airs this Saturday. The post Where To Watch WWE Night Of Champions Live Online Via Stream, Match Card Preview appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
WWE Night of Champions 2025: Date, time, match card, how and where to watch
WWE is taking its next big event to Riyadh. The Night of Champions 2025 will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, June 28. As reported by Marca, this is WWE's second major international outing in June, coming on the heels of Money in the Bank. The spotlight now shifts to a night packed with tournament finals, championship matches and a blockbuster main event that promises fireworks. John Cena vs CM Punk: Rivalry reignited, with everything at stake John Cena (R) celebrates with rapper Travis Scott after defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.(Getty Images via AFP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} John Cena and CM Punk are back in the ring together, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Cena, holding the Undisputed Championship, has vowed to retire with the belt. 'It would ruin wrestling,' he said, if that legacy were broken. Punk once criticized WWE's Saudi shows. He now says he's participating in the Riyadh event for his fans, Marca reported. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Their rivalry goes back to 2011. Now, the dynamic has shifted. Cena is set to retire from the WWE soon. Punk is now the crowd favorite. This clash could prove to be a definitive end to their long-held animosity. Also read: John Cena confirms 'there is no way' he will return to WWE after farewell tour Tournaments reach their peak {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} Two key matches will decide the new King and Queen of the Ring. Cody Rhodes will take on Randy Orton in a final that's as personal as it is professional. The pair have been allies, rivals, and everything in between-making this bout one to watch. {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} Two key matches will decide the new King and Queen of the Ring. Cody Rhodes will take on Randy Orton in a final that's as personal as it is professional. The pair have been allies, rivals, and everything in between-making this bout one to watch. {{/usCountry}} {{^usCountry}} On the women's side, Asuka faces Jade Cargill. It's experience versus momentum. Cargill has been rising fast in recent months, but Asuka's record in big matches speaks for itself. Both winners are expected to head straight into the SummerSlam conversation. WWE Night of the Champions: Date, time, where to watch {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} On the women's side, Asuka faces Jade Cargill. It's experience versus momentum. Cargill has been rising fast in recent months, but Asuka's record in big matches speaks for itself. Both winners are expected to head straight into the SummerSlam conversation. WWE Night of the Champions: Date, time, where to watch {{/usCountry}} {{^usCountry}} The event will stream live on Peacock for U.S. viewers on Saturday, June 28, starting at 1:00 pm ET. {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} The event will stream live on Peacock for U.S. viewers on Saturday, June 28, starting at 1:00 pm ET. {{/usCountry}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} WWE has stacked the card with high-stakes bouts. Jacob Fatu will defend the United States Championship against Solo Sikoa. With the Bloodline storyline still playing out, this match could have serious implications for what comes next. Then there's the Street Fight between Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez-two powerhouse women with no love lost. Their physical style guarantees this won't be a technical bout, but it might just steal the show. In another key match, Sami Zayn faces Karrion Kross. Their clash brings together two very different personalities, and it's expected to be a tense one. Full match card: WWE Undisputed Championship: John Cena (c) vs CM Punk King of the Ring Final: Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton Queen of the Ring Final: Asuka vs Jade Cargill {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} United States Championship: Jacob Fatu (c) vs Solo Sikoa Street Fight: Rhea Ripley vs Raquel Rodriguez Singles Match: Sami Zayn vs Karrion Kross FAQs: 1. Where is WWE Night of Champions taking place? It's being held at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 2. What time does it start in the US? The live broadcast begins at 1:00 pm ET on Peacock. 3. Is the full match card confirmed? Yes, it includes six matches with top stars like John Cena, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and Rhea Ripley. 4. Will the King and Queen of the Ring be crowned? Yes, the tournament finals are part of the official Night of Champions schedule. SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Newsweek
4 days ago
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- Newsweek
Popular WWE Faction Officially Breaks Up
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE has officially confirmed the end of the Damage CTRL faction. The group's split was acknowledged on the June 23rd edition of Monday Night Raw. Damage CTRL, formed at SummerSlam 2022, was a dominant force in WWE's women's division. The original trio of Bayley, IYO SKY, and Dakota Kai immediately targeted the top stars, with Kai and SKY capturing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship twice. The faction expanded in late 2023, adding Asuka and Kairi Sane (The Kabuki Warriors), who also won the tag team titles. The group's most significant storyline saw them turn on their leader, Bayley, after she won the 2024 Royal Rumble. This led to a marquee match at WrestleMania 40, where Bayley defeated IYO SKY to win the WWE Women's Championship. Following WrestleMania, the group slowly dissolved due to injuries and Dakota Kai's release from WWE. This confirmation follows recent reports that the group had been quietly disbanded. The faction had been together for nearly three years. Several factors contributed to the group's end. Asuka was out of action with an injury for over a year, and Kai was released from her WWE contract during that time. Triple H starts the show during Monday Night RAW at Intuit Dome on January 6, 2025 in Inglewood, California. Triple H starts the show during Monday Night RAW at Intuit Dome on January 6, 2025 in Inglewood, California. WWE/Getty Images Asuka has recently returned to WWE television. She has won two consecutive matches to advance to the finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament. WWE's On-Screen Acknowledgement During a backstage segment on Raw, Women's World Champion IYO SKY approached Asuka. She congratulated her former partner on her recent success. SKY noted that if Asuka wins the tournament, they could face each other at SummerSlam. This was something they had discussed while in Damage CTRL. Asuka's response was blunt and confirmed the group's status. She reminded SKY that they are no longer in Damage CTRL. This dialogue was the first time WWE has acknowledged the faction's end on television. It signals a new direction for the former members. Other Damage CTRL Members Move On Another former member of the group was also in action on Raw. Bayley unsuccessfully challenged Becky Lynch for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship. Asuka is now focused on the Queen of the Ring tournament finals at Night of Champions. A victory would earn her a world title match at SummerSlam in August in New Jersey. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why did Asuka leave Damage CTRL? WWE star reveals the real reason behind her decision on RAW
(Image) The June 23 episode of WWE RAW witnessed some of the most striking moments of all time as it featured top-tier talents in action, including the top star Asuka as a surprise entrant during the Queen of the Ring semi-final segment. During the segment, Jade Cargill and Roxanne Perez locked horns, where the latter took control early, playing mind games and eventually targeting Cargill's left leg, severely compromising it to the point Jade is unable to properly battle. However, Cargill fought back, slamming Perez down with Jaded to pick up the win and secure the spot in the finals. Near the entrance ramp, Cargill celebrated the win as Asuka appeared and the two finalists faced off right near the Queen of the Ring crown, where she addressed her match at the Nights of Champion and cleared the doubt related to Damage CTRL. Asuka reveals the real reason behind her decision on RAW During the Queen of the Ring semi-final segment, Asuka revealed the real reason behind leaving Damage CTRL. She made it clear that the faction is over after she came face-to-face with former stablemate IYO SKY . The confrontation happened while Asuka was talking about her huge Night of Champions match against Jade Cargill to crown the new Queen of the Ring when IYO interrupted, but Asuka wasted no time setting the record straight. Before that, IYO made it known she still wants that dream match they discussed while Damage CTRL was running wild. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Birla Evara 3 and 4 BHK from ₹ 1.75 Crore* Birla Estates Learn More Undo The reigning Women's World Champion declared that 'It can finally be Asuka vs. IYO SKY, just like what we talked about during Damage CTRL.' Asuka didn't hesitate to set the record straight, telling SKY, 'We are not in Damage CTRL anymore.' With that one line, Asuka confirmed that the faction, that had been introduced in 2022, was finished for good. Asuka declared that the faction Damage CTRL no longer exists and is finished for good. Asuka qualifies for the Queen of the Ring Finals: SmackDown highlights, June 20, 2025 Earlier, WWE had quietly disbanded Damage CTRL following Dakota Kai's release in May, following which the remaining members have gone their separate ways. The group drifted apart, Bayley is pursuing a solo run, Kairi Sane and Asuka were briefly sidelined by injuries, and IYO SKY has been the only active member on-screen. Also Read : 'I'll show out for you': Karrion Kross thanks fans after WWE confirms a match at Night of Champions 2025 Even though Asuka and Kairi are both back on TV, WWE hasn't hinted at bringing the group back together. However, Asuka's confirmation on Monday night was pretty clear and left no room for misunderstanding that Damage CTRL is no longer functional now. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
4 days ago
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WWE Raw results, highlights (June 23): Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton in the King of the Ring finals
The "go-home" edition of "WWE Raw" before WWE Night of Champions stopped through Columbus, Ohio on Monday, and determined the finals matches in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. A few additional matches were added to the show, and from top to bottom, it was a pretty solid night. Finalized The King and Queen of the Ring finals were set at "WWE Raw," starting with the women's side as Jade Cargill got past Roxanne Perez to book a showdown with Asuka for the (literal) crown. Advertisement Cargill and Perez's match was weird. It was a slow burn that started with a lot of running around from Perez before it got somewhat sloppy, as Perez targeted the leg. It was fine in the end, and another clean finish will continue to get celebrated by me, so props for that. Cargill ultimately hit a Jaded after a big powerbomb, and that was that. Asuka came out afterward to have their staredown — and my God, she just exudes swagger. How missed she's been. In the main event, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso were determined to put on a show — and they did exactly that, with Rhodes coming out on top. The match was somewhat of another slow burn, but once they neared the finish line, some awesome spots were delivered. Uso, in particular, actually looked strong with the number of big moves he pulled off in succession. On Rhodes' end, it was a cutter-fest, teasing the impending Randy Orton match — but his patented Cross Rhodes finish got it done, seriously spiking Uso into the mat. I'm happy my prediction was wrong about Uso going on to win this and eventually recapturing the World Heavyweight title. That'll probably still happen in some roundabout way, because I don't know where else he could be taken now, but after Orton won his match on "WWE SmackDown," it always had to be Orton and Rhodes. This one has been brewing for a long time. 🙄 DQ of the Night Things were going so smoothly on this "WWE Raw." It looked like we might actually make it through an entire episode without a DQ or interference. But nope. Lyra Valkyria ruined what was an excellent Women's Intercontinental title defense for the champion Becky Lynch against Bayley. Advertisement These finishes get more and more frustrating by the week. It looked like the match was setting up for a very creative finish, unlike the typical B.S. interference we got when Valkyria attacked Lynch to give her the win. The action spilled outside the ring after some great exchanges that ended with Bayley using the Manhandle Slam on Lynch. The champion then got the upper hand by throwing Bayley into the announce table and starting to bury her under a bunch of chairs to secure a countout. Realistically, more heel champions should try and score countout wins — or losses — because they retain no matter what. That's exactly what Lynch pursued until Valkyria came out to uncover Bayley. Lynch then wanted Valkyria to attack her, so that Bayley did get DQ'd. Again, a smart thing that she should want in her position. In the end, there was a big three-way confusion scuffle, and Valkyria caved in to attack Lynch right when Bayley appeared to have the match won. Everything before Valkyria appeared was great. The only good thing that looks like it will come from this is another excellent trio to compete in a triple-threat match. We could've gotten there without another ruined match. Advertisement But before all of this, we were — thankfully — treated to the... 👑 Uncrowned Gem of the Night 👑 The first match of the night kicked off with Bron Breakker beating Penta — and it was awesome. Is that a surprise? Not at all. Was it a surprise to see how it played out? Yep. Seeing Breakker hit with a Mexican Destroyer was something I didn't know I needed, but it ruled — almost as much as the Breakker's spear counter to a springboard attack from Penta to get the pin. Good, clean, epic action. More matches like this one on the weekly shows, Triple H. Please and thank you. Gone missing Women's World Champion Iyo Sky is just nowhere to be seen after the Liv Morgan injury on last week's "WWE Raw." How the hell WWE has lost a creative direction for a champion who is (was) so red-hot with the fans is an absolute travesty. Advertisement OK, Sky did approach Asuka backstage during the Netflix commercial. But those are just filler spots, so it barely counts. GIVE SKY ANYTHING TO DO. Stephanie Vaquer was also absent from "WWE Raw." Her presence should also be mandatory at this juncture. Overall, it definitely felt like WWE is still scrambling to readjust storylines after Morgan's injury. 👍 MONDAY NIGHT MONEY 👍 1. OK, I thought the pre-recorded Michael Cole interview with Goldberg was pretty solid and his explanations were reasonable — plus, the "I'm going to beat the f*** out of Gunther" line received a big laugh. However, the match doesn't at all need the title on line, and his promo reinforced that by not even mentioning it. It appears to be nothing more than a crutch to hold the unpredictability on whether or not it's actually Goldberg's retirement match, especially because Cole noted afterward that Goldberg said that would change things if he won. Gunther followed this up later in the night with a promo of his own, classically digging into Goldberg like he does to all his rivals. It was quick and to the point, and truthful as ever. Advertisement 2. Sheamus and Rusev had a brief confrontation backstage that resulted in Rusev getting brutally burned when Sheamus called him "the most embarrassing member" of their old League of Nations stable. That is a freaking wild insult, considering Wade Barrett and Alberto Del Rio were the other two in that group. Sheesh. Let's get this feud going properly in the ring, shall we? 3. Karrion Kross and Sami Zayn are officially going to have their match at WWE Night of Champions after Zayn's loss to Randy Orton on "WWE SmackDown." Kross boasted about how correctly he predicted that Orton would win and that Zayn would never be a world champion. So, Zayn socked him in the mouth — and Kross, alongside his wife, Scarlett Bordeaux, laughed, as Kross muttered, "Got 'em." This has all been great, so hopefully it's the actual start of that much-desired Kross push. 4. Raquel Rodriguez stood tall over Rhea Ripley, getting some revenge after last week's Fatal 4-Way loss. She had some help from Perez, setting up an eventual Liv Morgan split. It was a quick scuffle of a scene, resulting in Ripley going through a table. As I've been saying for months, I'm all for Rodriguez looking strong on her own again. Hopefully, the Morgan injury can be turned into a positive to lead her into the best booking of her career. Advertisement The pair is now set to have a match at an undetermined date. 🤷 IT HAPPENED 🤷 1. Seth Rollins opened the show with a relatively nothing promo, running down his status from past to present, and then ending with "the future." Rollins' mic work was good, as usual, but he and his henchmen Breakker and Bronson Reed feel like they've fallen into somewhat stagnant waters with the Money in the Bank briefcase in Rollins' possession. 👎 RAW DEAL 👎 1. "WWE Raw" general manager Adam Pearce announced that the Intercontinental title match between the champion Dominick Mysterio and challenger AJ Styles at Night of Champions is off. Pearce claimed that Mysterio has an injury, and Styles will be first in line when the champion is ready. Whether it's kayfabe or not is unknown, but either way, it's a bummer. 👑 I give this show a Crown score of: 8.5/10. 👑
