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Let’s take a look at four potential main events for Night of Champions 2026:
#4. Cody Rhodes vs. Sami Zayn
Cody Rhodes has been embroiled in a heated rivalry with Gunther on SmackDown. Meanwhile, a very interesting feud has been brewing in the backdrop of this, where The American Nightmare faces himself at a crossroads with Sami Zayn. The two friends have been at loggerheads with each other, and a clear animosity has developed between them in recent times. There is a good possibility that Rhodes could face Zayn at Night of Champions.
The two superstars could battle for the Undisputed WWE Championship and it could headline the spectacle. Sami Zayn is one of the most beloved stars in Saudi Arabia and WWE often keeps him in the limelight there. Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes has yet to headline a PLE after WrestleMania 42 and therefore the company could book him in the main event of the upcoming spectacle. A rivalry between the two friends has the potential to deliver a compelling clash.
#3. Oba Femi vs. Royce Keys at Night of Champions
One of the dream matches that fans may get to see at Night of Champions is Oba Femi vs. Royce Keys. The two superstars are currently in the King of the Ring tournament and they may collide in the finals of the contest in Saudi Arabia. This is a match that could deliver fireworks as Femi and Keys are two of the biggest powerhouses of their respective brand. Both going against each other to become the King of the Ring would be a monumental clash.
WWE could book this in the main event of Night of Champions 2026 for several reasons. First, a powerhouse collision between Oba Femi and Royce Keys is a bona fide dream match capable of shaking up the landscape. Secondly, anchoring the bout as the King of the Ring tournament finals would elevate its gravitas to an entirely new level. The amount of global exposure Femi and Keys would receive by headlining the spectacle on international soil would be unprecedented.
#2. Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight
Roman Reigns becomes the main event attraction of any premium live event he steps into. The OTC has headlined two back-to-back PLEs after WrestleMania 42, including Backlash and Clash in Italy, and there is a good possibility that Reigns will compete in the main event of Night of Champions as well. He could defend his World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight in a high-profile match at the upcoming premium live event.
The Megastar has been taking shots at Roman Reigns for quite some time and the same was seen this week on RAW. This could be a deliberate attempt to get the champ’s attention. Given the recent storyline, it looks like WWE may be sowing the seeds of a fresh feud between Reigns and Knight. The two superstars have quite a history and the company can potentially tap into it to reignite their rivalry and book a main event title match for Night of Champions.
#1. Cody Rhodes vs. Sami Zayn vs. Gunther
Cody Rhodes has been caught in the middle of two storylines on Friday Night SmackDown. The American Nightmare promised to teach Sami Zayn a lesson after he is done with Gunther. Although Rhodes defeated The Ring General at Clash in Italy, the rivalry seems far from over as the match ended in controversy. There is a high chance Gunther could once again go after the WWE Champion, and Zayn could also claim his shot this time.
This could ultimately give rise to a multi-person feud involving all three superstars on SmackDown. Cody Rhodes might therefore defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn and Gunther in a blockbuster Triple Threat Match at Night of Champions. A match of this magnitude deserves a big stage and the biggest spotlight. Therefore, WWE could position this in the main event of the upcoming spectacle in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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