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WWE Night of Champions on Saturday is going to be the scene-setter for what’s to come for SummerSlam in August – and this year’s card is as stacked as ever.
The King and Queen of the Ring will come to an end. There will be three championship matches and one rivalry will write a new chapter. The winners of the King and Queen of the Ring will earn title shots of their choosing at SummerSlam.
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Read below for a preview of the card and predictions.
King of the Ring final: Jey Uso vs Oba Femi
The two men in the King of the Ring final have their eyes set on gold. Jey Uso, with the backing of The Bloodline, has been on a tear since he entered the King of the Ring Tournament. He has one more mountain to climb before getting another title shot and that’s Oba Femi. “The Ruler” was back to his winning ways after Brock Lesnar picked up a victory over him at Clash in Italy. Femi definitely has that loss in the back of his mind.
Prediction: Jey Uso wins the match. Brock Lesnar interferes and takes out Oba Femi.
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Queen of the Ring final: Iyo Sky vs. Liv Morgan
Liv Morgan has made two things clear going into the Queen of the Ring final. She’s vowed to become a double champion and that Iyo Sky has never beaten her one-on-one. Morgan has made it all the way through to the Queen of the Ring final with The Judgment Day by her side. Sky has had to go through it alone to get back a shot at glory. The two top women’s wrestlers on the main roster will meet for a chance at Rhea Ripley’s title. If Sky wins, she could challenge Morgan again or go after Ripley. Who wins is anyone’s guess.
Prediction: Iyo Sky becomes the Queen of the Ring.
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Trick Williams (c) vs. Ricky Saints for the United States Championship
Trick Williams has found massive success since he made his SmackDown debut, winning the United States Championship over Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 42. After dispatching Zayn, a new challenger for his title has emerged. Ricky Saints defeated Carmelo Hayes to become the new No. 1 contender. Saints has been a thorn in Williams’ side – as proven by the last “Friday Night SmackDown” before Night of Champions. However, Williams has proven to be dominant. And he will likely continue that course of action on Saturday.
Prediction: Trick Williams retains the U.S. title
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Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill for the Women’s United States Championship
The bitter feud between U.S. women’s champion Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill comes to a head at Night of Champions. Stratton has found herself with strange bedfellows in Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss to counter Cargill’s alliance with Michin and B-Fab. Stratton will need to keep her cool if she doesn’t get the same help during her match against Cargill. There will certainly be some outside interference, but if it stays outside, Stratton may leave Riyadh with her title.
Prediction: Tiffany Stratton retains the women’s U.S. title.
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Bron Breakker vs. Seth Rollins in a steel cage match
Will this be the official end of Seth Rollins’ feud with Bron Breakker and The Vision? Even after Rollins defeated Breakker at Backlash, the two have still been going at it. Breakker made his return at WrestleMania 42 to cost Rollins his match against Gunther, reigniting the rivalry. Now, the two will do battle inside a steel cage. The match is expected to be brutal with much animosity between the two competitors.
Prediction: Bron Breakker gets one back from Seth Rollins.
Wild card: Bronson Reed returns.
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Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship
It will be the match everyone is waiting for. Cody Rhodes, who booked this match, defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther and Sami Zayn. Rhodes was fed up with the shenanigans between Gunther and Zayn and requested to put the two in his rearview when he spoke to SmackDown GM Nick Aldis. It could end up being a “be careful what you wish for” situation. Gunther is trying to get back on top of WWE while Zayn is hoping to earn his first world title.
Prediction: Cody Rhodes retains the Undisputed WWE Championship
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