3 Matches WWE should’ve booked at Night of Champions 2026

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Here are three matches that WWE should have booked at Night of Champions:

#3. Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints

Trick Williams is set to defend the United States Championship against Ricky Saints in a one-on-one match at Night of Champions. However, the title picture was desperately begging for a multi-man resolution because Carmelo Hayes was also involved in it for the past few weeks. WWE had an incredible opportunity to book a triple threat match for the title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

A multi-person match would have allowed WWE to capitalize on the incredible history between Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes while using Ricky Saints as the wild card. A triple threat match always feels like a bigger spectacle than a traditional one-on-one encounter. It could have elevated the magnitude and prestige of the United States Championship bout at Night of Champions.

Besides, leaving Hayes off the blockbuster title match in Riyadh feels like a robbed opportunity because he was comprehensively involved in the title picture on SmackDown. Therefore, Triple H and the creative team should have booked a triple threat match for the United States Championship instead of a traditional singles match between Williams and Saints.

#2. LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu

LA Knight has been involved in a heated storyline with the Bloodline for the past few weeks on Monday Night Raw. He has been taking shots at Roman Reigns and has been at loggerheads with Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso as well. With this storyline proliferating, WWE had a perfect opportunity to throw Jacob Fatu against The Megastar for a blockbuster clash at Night of Champions.

Fatu has been serving Reigns and working as an enforcer of the Bloodline in recent times. Therefore, The Samoan Werewolf could have stepped up against Knight to teach him a lesson for trash-talking about the OTC and the family. The two superstars are currently riding on a red-hot momentum, and featuring them at Night of Champions would have been a great move.

The stage was set, the rivalry was simmering, and the iron was red-hot. All it needed was for Triple H to hit the hammer. LA Knight and Jacob Fatu could have delivered an incredible match under the bright lights of Riyadh at Night of Champions. This was a golden opportunity for WWE to give both superstars massive exposure in front of the international crowd.

#1. IYO SKY vs Charlotte Flair at WWE Night of Champions

The biggest match that should have taken place at Night of Champions was IYO SKY vs. Charlotte Flair in the Queen of the Ring finals. Both women have dominated the modern era, but their distinct paths make a high-stakes singles encounter a dream match. While Charlotte is always hunting for the Queen status and IYO consistently delivers spectacular matches, this is a certified headliner for a premium live event.

IYO SKY taking on Charlotte Flair is a match that fits perfectly for the blockbuster finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament. Night of Champions is built around celebrating championship-caliber talents. Having The Genius of The Sky go toe-to-toe with the most decorated women’s champion in history feels inherently prestigious. It reset the hierarchy of the division, moving toward the summer.

Meanwhile, WWE could have saved IYO SKY vs. Liv Morgan, which is currently taking place this weekend, for SummerSlam 2026. The two could have battled for the Women’s World Championship in an exclusive match. But Night of Champions served as a perfect stage to book The Genius of the Sky against Charlotte Flair in a high-profile match for the Queen of the Ring final.