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Layoffs before WWE Night of Champions – Reports

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According to Fightful Select, WWE laid off some office personnel on Friday ahead of the premium live event in Riyadh. In May 2026, the company laid off several members from various departments. The layoff doesn’t primarily affect superstars on the main roster, but the report around the second layoff came out of nowhere.

Moreover, the insider hasn’t reported a reason behind the recent layoff. As of writing, several popular stars are in Saudi Arabia for Night of Champions. It’ll be interesting to see how much the landscape of the main roster changes following the event in Riyadh.

Official card for WWE Night of Champions 2026

Night of Champions has become a staple in Saudi Arabia, as the company often hosts the event in Riyadh. This year’s event is set to take place at the Kingdom Arena, and this is the second time that the company has hosted an event in Saudi Arabia in a year.

The premium live event is the final major event on the main roster before the company hosts SummerSlam in Minnesota. While the promotion plans to hold Saturday Night’s Main Event in the coming weeks at The Garden, the stakes might not be as high as they are for Night of Champions.

Official card for WWE Night of Champions 2026

  1. Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther vs. Sami Zayn in a Triple Threat match for the Undisputed WWE Championship
  2. Trick Williams (c) vs. Ricky Saints in a Singles match for the United States Championship
  3. Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill in a Singles match for the Women’s United States Championship
  4. Liv Morgan vs. IYO SKY in the finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament
  5. Jey Uso vs. Oba Femi in the finals of the King of the Ring tournament
  6. The Vision’s Bron Breakker vs. Seth Rollins in a Steel Cage match

Night of Champions will provide a clear picture for SummerSlam in Minnesota, when two superstars will win their respective tournaments in Riyadh.