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USA Today
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WWE Night of Champions 2025: Start time, how to watch, match card
It's another international trip for WWE, which means an early afternoon of wrestling in the U.S. WWE brings Night of Champions back for the first time since 2023, returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the second premium live event outside of the U.S. this year. While the name of the event implies it will be a night dedicated to championship matches, only two will take place, headlined by another bout between longtime foes in John Cena and CM Punk for the Undisputed Championship. The United States Championship match features former members of The Bloodline. While there aren't many title matches, two will be locked into place in the future with the King and Queen of the Ring finals, with the winners getting a championship opportunity at SummerSlam. Here's what to know for Night of Champions 2025: WWE Night of Champions predictions: John Cena or CM Punk? Who becomes King, Queen of the Ring? When is Night of Champions 2025? WWE Night of Champions takes place Saturday, June 28. Night of Champions 2025 start time Night of Champions starts at 1 p.m. ET. The preshow begins at 11 a.m. ET. Where is Night of Champions 2025? The event takes place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. How to watch Night of Champions 2025 Night of Champions will be streamed on Peacock, but you must have their premium or premium-plus subscription to watch. Internationally, it will be available on Netflix in most markets. How to watch Night of Champions 2025 preshow The preshow for Night of Champions will be available to watch on Peacock, and on WWE's social channels, including YouTube. Stream WWE Night of Champions on Peacock Night of Champions 2025 match card Matches not in order
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive: CM Punk to turn heel, beat John Cena for the Undisputed Championship at Night of Champions?
John Cena is set to defend the Undisputed Championship against CM Punk at Night of Champions this Saturday (June 28). The match, which is expected to headline the Premium Live Event, promises to be a slobberknocker as the two had a memorable feud over a decade ago. Things, however, are a bit different this time as 'The GOAT' is the heel and Punk is a face (good guy) heading into the show in Saudi Arabia. A veteran writer recently weighed in on the possible outcome of the match and said that 'The Second City Saint' should not only win the title but also embrace the dark side. Vince Russo wants CM Punk to win at Night of Champions Vince Russo is a popular name in the pro-wrestling business. The writer has been associated with companies such as WWE and WCW. In an interaction with Indiatimes, Russo said that he would love for Punk to turn heel on Cena at Night of Champions and walk away with the title. He added this will help WWE redeem themselves after 'they buried' Punk last week on SmackDown. 'If it were me---I'm turning Punk heel on Cena and putting the belt on him. I wouldn't have any other choice after they buried Punk on Smackdown by making him sell that table spot for 20 minutes,' he told Indiatimes. In case you did not know, Cena assaulted Punk on SmackDown last week and put him through a table. After this, he delivered a fiery promo in which he spewed venom on 'The Best in the World' and called him a hypocrite. The segment was similar to the 'pipebomb' Punk had delivered many years ago. About Cena's heel turn John Cena turned heel on Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber 2025. He then defeated him at WrestleMania 41 (with help from Travis Scott) to capture the Undisputed Championmship. He then defended it successfully against Randy Orton at Backlash 2025. Cena also beat Ron Killings/R-Truth at Saturday Night's Main Event. He, however, suffered a defeat at Money in the Bank where he and Logan Paul lost to Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Night of Champions: When and where to watch the WWE Premium Live Event, featuring John Cena and CM Punk, in India
WWE Night of Champions, slated to take place in Saudi Arabia, is around the corner. The event will be held in Riyadh on June 28 and it promises to be a star-studded affair. Viewers in India can watch it live on the same date, which is not the case when shows are held in the US, on Netflix. Night of Champions will be available to watch on Netflix WWE Night of Champions will be streamed live on Netflix in India on June 28. The stream will begin at 10:30 PM. Viewers need to subscribe to the streaming service to enjoy the show. In India, a subscription costs between Rs 149 and Rs 649 a month, depending on the plan. Netflix has been the home of WWE programming in India since April 1. WWE Content was available on SonyLiv before this. Night of Champions: Who is in action? John Cena will be defending the Undisputed Championship against CM Punk in what is expected to be the main event of the night. The two had an iconic rivalry over a decade ago in which the former was the face (good guy) while the latter was the heel. Interestingly, the roles are reversed this time around. Moreover, Jacob Fatu will be defending the US title against Solo Sikoa at the Premium Live Event (PLE). This comes after 'The Samoan Werewolf' turned on his cousin at Money in the Bank. The night will also feature the finals of the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Randy Orton will be taking on Cody Rhodes in the men's tournament. Meanwhile, Asuka will be locking horns with Jade Cargill in the women's one. The night also features a street fight between Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriques. Additionally, Sami Zayn will be taking on Karrion Kross in a singles match.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Cena to defend Undisputed Championship against Ron ‘R-Truth' Killings and not CM Punk at WWE Night of Champions?
CM Punk is set to challenge John Cena for the Undisputed Championship at Night of Champions 2025 later this month. The match, which was made official on this week's episode of Raw, has created a great deal of buzz among fans as the two had a classic rivalry over a decade ago. However, there is a possibility of Ron 'R-Truth' Killings replacing the 'Second City Saint' in the eagerly-awaited encounter. Ron Killings to replace CM Punk in his match against John Cena? CM Punk verbally berated John Cena on the latest episode of WWE Raw and hit out at him for 'selling out' to The Rock at Elimination Chamber. Punk further added that, unlike 'The Champ', he does not need to 'kiss the Final Boss' a*s'. In doing so, he directly insulted The Rock. 'The Brahma Bull' may retaliate by using his position as a TKO board member to strip Punk of the opportunity. Following this, Ron Killings may step in as a replacement. The 53-year-old has had his fair share of issues with Cena in recent times. 'The Franchise Player' assaulted and defeated him in a non-title match at Saturday Night's Main Event. Killings got a measure of revenge on Cena at Money in the Bank (June 7) when he cost the soon-to-retire star and Logan Paul their main event match against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. As such, storyline wise he could be the best replacement for Punk if the WWE goes in this direction. Moreover, this would also allow the promotion to do Punk-Cena at SummerSlam, one of the company's 'big four' Premium Live Events. That said, this discussion is purely speculative as nothing is set in stone 'You' brought Ron Killings back to the WWE Earlier this month, R-Truth announced that his contract would not be renewed after it expired. This sparked outrage on social media with fans slamming the WWE. Amid this, the veteran showed up at Money in the Bank. It was soon reported that WWE decided to give him a new deal because of fan backlash. On the June 9th episode of Raw, Killings cut his locks and announced that he would no longer be a 'comedy act'. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Cena reveals the real reason behind his retirement from WWE on Stephanie McMahon's show
is on his final run in , and fans are feeling emotional. After years of being one of WWE's biggest stars, Cena is now saying goodbye. He recently returned for a farewell tour and even won the Undisputed Championship at WrestleMania 41. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But why is he retiring? Cena finally explained the real reason during a talk with on her show Stephanie's Places. C ena has been a WWE legend for over 20 years. He started as a full-time wrestler and later moved to Hollywood, becoming a part-time performer. At 48 years old, Cena shocked everyone last year by announcing that he would retire in 2025. Now, he is on his retirement tour to celebrate his last moments in the ring. John Cena shares about his body and retirement In his recent interview with , Cena spoke honestly about his health and why he chose to retire. The episode was filmed at his personal gym in Tampa, Florida, where he built his strong work ethic. "I can't do even do these lifts anymore because my body's so beat up. So, as soon as I got through that jagged pill of like, 'Oh man, I'm never gonna overhead press 375 pounds ever again. But let's work to see what best I can for today is.' You know, it's a very similar course to WWE. My skills are on regress,' he said. Cena also shared how wrestling full-time would hurt not just him but also his personal life. 'If I continue at a full-time physical capability or involvement, I'm not gonna run right, my partner is not gonna run right, and our relationship isn't gonna run right. Sorry, kid, it's time to close this chapter. I wish I was 18. I wish I felt great because I don't feel more at home, besides in the arms of my wife, than I do on a canvas," he added. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Stephanie's Places with John Cena (ep.10) He explained that the decision was not easy, but he knew it was the right time to step away. Cena wants to enjoy life outside wrestling, while still being able to stay healthy and strong for his family. John Cena's journey and legacy in WWE road to success was not easy. He said it took time for fans to support him. One big change came when he created the 'Doctor of Thuganomics' character, which helped him connect with fans. Stephanie McMahon also played a big part in helping him shape that character. Besides wrestling, Cena is known for his work outside the ring. He holds the world record for most wishes granted through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Cena said it means a lot to him to bring happiness to children with serious illnesses. Also Read: Cena is currently working on his final WWE storyline with . Their feud began when Cena turned heel at Elimination Chamber. The rivalry will continue through 2025, and many fans believe Rhodes could be the one to finally retire him.
