Cody Rhodes defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther and Sami Zayn





Date:
Saturday, June 27 at 1 p.m. ET

Location:
Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Available on:
ESPN Unlimited, Netflix (outside of the U.S.)


Card

King of the Ring Final:
Oba Femi vs. Jey Uso

Queen of the Ring Final:
Iyo Sky vs. Liv Morgan

United States Championship Match:
Trick Williams (c) vs. Ricky Saints

Women's United States Championship Match:
Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill

Steel Cage Match:
Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker

Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Match:
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther vs. Sami Zayn





— The Countdown To WWE Night Of Champions Pre-Show opens up with the arrivals of Undisputed WWE Champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes and “The Ruler” Oba Femi.

— We get a video package for WWE Night Of Champions.

— We see the arrivals of “Main Event” Jey Uso, “The Genius of the Sky” IYO SKY, Sami Zayn and “The Ring General” GUNTHER.

— Joe Tessitore welcomes us to the show and he introduces Peter Rosenberg and Big E as his co-hosts. They talk about the PLE. Tessitore introduces Michael Cole and Corey Graves as they join the panel from the arena. They talk about the Undisputed WWE Title Match and the King of the Ring Tournament finals after it is announced that the King of the Ring finals will kick off the PLE.

— The panel talks about the King of the Ring Tournament finals and how we arrived to the final two competitors. The panel talks about the Queen of the Ring Tournament finals and how we arrived to the final two competitors.

— Jackie Redmond interviews Liv Morgan. She brings up what Liv Morgan has done in 2026. Liv says this is a lifetime of work she has put into and it has been 12 years. Liv says she has reaped the fruits of her labor. Liv says she has changed and adapt to be the best. Jackie asks about Judgment Day. Liv says it is a united front. Liv says they are a family and a victory for one is a victory for the group. Jackie asks if Liv would have any problems if she had to face Roxanne or Raquel. Liv says she is not happy that Roxanne or Raquel did not advance, but that was not how the hand was dealt. Jackie asks about facing Rhea if she wins and if that motivated her. Liv says she knows how great Rhea is, but she has beaten her at SummerSlam. Liv says she entered because no one on Raw wanted to challenge her. Liv says she had to prove that she is the greatest. Jackie asks about what Iyo said on Monday about Liv. Liv says IYO is scared of her confidence. Liv says she has faced IYO before and never beat her one on one. Liv says IYO is one of the best.

— The panel continues to talk about the Queen of the Ring Tournament finals. Byron Saxton talks about IYO SKY and her preparation for the Queen of the Ring tournament.

— We see photos of previous WWE PLEs taking place in Saudi Arabia.

— Sami Zayn cuts a promo on the Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Match. The panel talks about the Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Match.

— We see the arrival of Jade Cargill. We get a video package looking at the Women’s United States Championship Match.

— Byron Saxton interviews Tiffany Stratton. Byron asks how has she prepared. Tiffany says she went away to refocus. Tiffany says they have a history and they will play to her strengths and weaknesses. Byron asks about history repeating itself. Tiffany says she was not at 100 percent the last time they met for a title. Tiffany says she is 100 percent tonight and she will have what it takes to win.

— The panel talks about the Women’s United States Championship Match.

— We see the arrival of Ricky Saints. We get a video package looking at the United States Championship Match.

— Trick Williams joins the pre-show panel. Joe asks about his mindset. Trick says he is locked in and focused. Trick says his marriage won’t get in the way. Trick says he will go down as one of the greatest champions. Peter asks if what Ricky did to Yachty affects things. Trick says they were looking past Ricky to elevate the title. Trick says now Ricky has their attention. Trick says Yachty will be there and he will get his back. Big E asks if he might be too confident today. Trick says he doesn’t let things bother him.

— The panel talks about the United States Championship Match.

— We get an ad for WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia.

— We see the arrival of Seth Rollins. The panel talks about the Steel Cage Match between Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker and the timeline of how they arrived there. We get a video package looking the Steel Cage Match between Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker. The panel continues to talk about the Steel Cage Match.

— GUNTHER cuts a promo on the Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Match. The panel talks about the Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Match.

— We see the arrival of WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque.

— We get another video package on WWE Night Of Champions.

— Joe Tessitore shows us the full card of WWE Night Of Champions. The panel talks about the card and they send us to Michael Cole and Corey Graves once again in the arena and they talk about the Steel Cage Match and the Queen of the Ring Tournament finals.

— The panel talks about the Queen of the Ring Tournament finals as well as the King of the Ring Tournament finals.

— Jackie Redmond interviews Jey Uso. Jackie asks Jey about his success over the last few years and the different attitudes. Jey says he is confused half the time. Jey says right now this version is the realest version. Jey says he wears his heart on his sleeve. Jey says he is family first. Jey says that will never change him. Jey says he will be there for his family. Jackie asks about Jey’s return to Roman and if there is the same structure. Jey says they are equals, but Roman is an elder and you don’t understand if you are not part of it.

— Jackie asks what does it mean to be King of the Ring. Jey says it puts him back in the title picture. Jey says he wants to shock the world again. Jackie reminds Jey that to win, he had to beat Oba Femi. Jey says Oba is another chapter in his book he has to rip out. She asks how does he prepare. Jey says he just does it. Jey says Oba is new and big as hell. Jey says he has heart and he will step up to anyone. Jey says he is nervous going up against a bigger opponent. Jey says this is Oba. Jey says the next time he talks to her, he will be the Undisputed WWE Champion.

— The panel continues to talk about the King of the Ring Tournament finals.

— Cody Rhodes cuts a promo on the Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Match. The panel talks about the Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Match.

— Big E works out with Bron Breakker while interviewing him. Big E asks if Bron is preparing differently for this match. Bron says he trains for failure and he wants to push his body to the limit. Bron says Seth will break. Big E asks why is he still involved with Seth. Bron says Seth could have walked away. Bron says they are not buddies. Bron says Seth isn’t a killer. Bron says how stupid is he to get into a steel cage with him. Bron says you know what you are going to get. Bron says it is time to put Seth to bed and get into the World Title picture. Big E asks if the cage boxes him in. Bron says Seth has been in a number of cage matches. Bron says you don’t mess with him.

— We see the Steel Cage inside the Kingdom Arena. We get a video package looking at the top 10 greatest Steel Cage Matches of all time.

— We see Stephen A. Smith talking about WWE Night Of Champions.

— Michael Cole talks about the King of the Ring Tournament and we get a video package looking at the history of the King of the Ring Tournament especially the Austin 3:16 promo from Stone Cold and the birth of Austin 3:16.

— Danhausen shows up and interrupts Michael Cole. Danhausen talks about what happens if he wins. Cole tells Danhausen he is not in the King of the Ring. Cole asks what would have happened. Danhausen mentions everyone he would have beaten. Danhausen asks for the next question. Cole asks what would happen if he won. Danhausen says he would get the crown, a new cape and he would talk about how Danhausen 3:16 just cursed your a**.

— Byron Saxton interviews WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque. Byron asks Triple H about the feeling about tonight. Triple H says it is always a great experience. Triple H says it is always loud in the building. Triple H says the aura is important. Triple H says talent can break out and break through. Triple H says it is a way to get to SummerSlam. Triple H says Jey and Oba will be great. Triple H says it will be a huge night. Byron asks how much does being King of the Ring mean to him. Triple H says it is a platform to move on to bigger and better things. Triple H says it launches so many people’s careers. Triple H talks about Ricky and Trick and who they are as performers and talents. Triple H says the main event will be intense. Triple H says the crowd will be insane tonight. Triple H thanks the Saudis for hosting this.

— We get a video package looking at the Queen of the Ring Tournament finals and the panel talks about the match.

— We get a video package looking at the Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Match and the panel talks about the match.

— We see Jey Uso and Oba Femi preparing for their King of the Ring Tournament Finals Match and the panel talks about the Night Of Champions PLE card.

— We get one final video package on WWE Night Of Champions and the Countdown To WWE Night Of Champions Pre-Show comes to a close.


— WWE Night Of Champions opens up with a hype video package narrated by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque.

— Michael Cole and Corey Graves welcomes us to the PLE as Jey Uso makes his way down to the ring for the first match of Night Of Champions Yeeting along with the crowd. Oba Femi struts his way down to the ring for the first match of Night Of Champions.

King of the Ring Tournament Finals Match: Jey Uso vs. Oba Femi

The match begins and Jey Uso and Oba Femi tie up, Femi getting the better to throw Jey away before Jey comes back at him. Femi drops Jey, who retreats to the outside, but Femi follows.

Femi looks to drive Jey into the ringpost, Jey slips and drives him into it instead, following back up with a pair of suicide dives. He looks for another, but Femi responds with a right forearm to stop him in his tracks.

Femi gets back in the ring and drives Jey back down, takes him into the corner to wear him down some more. He launches Jey into the opposing corner with an Irish Whip, whipping him back off the turnbuckles.

Femi pulls Jey back up, clocks him to stun, and throws him back into the other corner. Jey catches himself on the ropes but drops down anyway, stumbling into a chokeslam position. Jey slips the move and kicks to the mid-section, following up with an uppercut before getting thrust up into position for a Fall From Grace. Jey slips once more, connecting with a superkick. He goes to the top rope and connects with a splash, going for the cover only for the count of one.

Femi rises with Jey's throat in his grasp, delivering the chokeslam and going for the cover, but only for a near-fall. Femi runs at Jey in the corner, receiving three superkicks to push him back into his corner. Jey follows them up with a spear and goes to the top rope again, connecting with a second splash but unable to make the cover through exhaustion.

Jey goes to the top rope and connects with another splash for yet another two-count. He follows up with a rear choke on Femi in the middle of the ring, but "The Ruler" makes his way back to his feet. He connects with a running uppercut to Jey in the corner, dumping him back down with a toss to set him up for the Fall From Grace.

Femi connects with it and makes the cover, getting the winning pinfall to crown himself King of the Ring.

Winner and the 2026 WWE King of the Ring: Oba Femi

— After the match, Oba Femi is presented with the King of the Ring crown by Nick Aldis. Byron Saxton congratulates Oba on becoming the 2026 King of the Ring. Oba says it feels so good to go from being The Ruler to being The King. Oba says Jey did not understand what he was up against. Oba says you thought you were facing one man, but you cannot beat fate, you cannot beat destiny and you cannot beat him. Oba says he is the Ruler, the Destroyer, the Bringer of War, the Mountain You Cannot Climb and the Beast Slayer. Oba holds the crown up.

— Danhausen makes his way out and he says it is his first time here and it has been wonderful. Danhausen says he is excited to continue his experiments because he has come into a lot of human monies. Liv Morgan interrupts Danhausen and she makes her way out for the next match of Night Of Champions. Liv says Danhausen owes The Judgment Day a lot of money and if he doesn’t give it back, there will be bad things happening to him. Danhausen says he doesn’t know what she is talking about. Danhausen curses Liv and Liv slaps Danhausen.

— Liv Morgan makes her way down to the ring for the next match of Night Of Champions and IYO SKY follows.

Queen of the Ring Tournament Finals Match: IYO SKY vs. Liv Morgan

The match starts off with Liv going for the legs and IYO avoids Liv. Both women lock up and go around the ring. Liv backs IYO into the corner and she gives a clean break. Both women lock up again and IYO applies a side head lock. Liv gets a reversal. IYO gets a reversal and she hits a shoulder tackle. IYO hits a hip toss and she misses a round kick. Liv hits a rana and IYO goes into the corner. Liv hits a running hip and a running knee into the corner. Liv kicks IYO. Liv chokes IYO. IYO trips Liv and she hits a drop kick. IYO misses a hip into the corner when Liv moves. Liv is sent to the apron and IYO hits a shoulder.

IYO goes for a suicide dive sunset flip power bomb, but Liv holds on to the ropes. IYO avoids being sent into the ringside barrier and IYO hits an elbow. IYO goes to the ringside barrier for a cross body. IYO breaks the count and returns to the floor. Liv sends IYO into the ring post. Liv sends IYO back into the ring and she kicks IYO in the ribs. Liv tries to work on the leg, but IYO gets away. Liv kicks IYO to stop her. Liv hits an Irish whip and Liv hits a running knee. Liv applies a rear naked choke in the corner as she lifts IYO off the mat while Liv is on the turnbuckles. Liv hits a Code Breaker and she gets a near fall. Liv punches IYO and she gets a near fall.

Liv hits a suplex and she holds on for a second one. Liv hits the second suplex and holds on for a third one. Liv hits the Third Amiga and she hits an enzuigiri for a near fall. Liv applies a reverse chin lock. IYO gets back to her feet and IYO hits a snap mare to escape. Liv hits a kick to the leg and IYO hits a forearm. Liv hits another kick and IYO hits a forearm. Liv hits another kick and IYO hits several forearms. Liv grabs IYO by the hair and sends her into the corner. IYO goes to the turnbuckles and she goes for a missile drop kick, but Liv steps back to avoid it and she kicks IYO in the midsection. Liv applies a Boston Crab, but IYO counters it with a double stomp.

IYO hits a spinning back elbow and a flap jack. Liv hits an Irish whip and IYO goes to the apron. IYO drops the arm on the top rope and IYO goes up top for a missile drop kick. IYO flips around and she sets up for the running double knee strike. IYO gets a near fall. IYO sets up for a butterfly back breaker, but Liv escapes and she hits a lung blower. IYO goes to the floor and Liv goes for a suicide dive, but IYO hits a forearm. Liv falls to the floor and IYO sets up for an Asai Moonsault and hits it. They return to the ring and IYO sets up for the butterfly back breaker and hits it for a near fall.

IYO goes up top and she sets up for the moonsault, but Liv pushes IYO off the turnbuckles. IYO lands on the ring steps, but she appears to have hurt her knee. Liv slams the leg onto the floor and they return to the ring. Liv hits a double leg take down and Liv applies a single leg crab. IYO crawls to the ropes to force a break and Liv pulls her into the center of the ring and turns it into a single leg Liontamer. Liv kicks IYO and IYO kicks Liv to escape the hold. Liv and IYO exchange forearms. Liv goes after the knee and IYO hits a shotei. Liv hits a springboard Code Breaker for a near fall.

Liv sets for obLIVion and Iyo moves. Liv gets caught in the ropes and Iyo kicks Liv in the back. Iyo goes to the turnbuckles and misses a missile drop kick and Iyo lands awkwardly and is in pain. Liv with a knee from the apron. Liv goes up top and he grabs Iyo. Iyo with a shotei and Iyo sets for Spanish Fly and hits it. Iyo goes up top for the moonsault and hits it for the win.

Winner and the 2026 WWE Queen of the Ring: IYO SKY

— After the match, Nick Aldis presents IYO SKY with the Queen of the Ring crown. Byron asks IYO how she feels about winning Queen of the Ring. IYO says that she is the Queen. IYO tells Liv she will see her at SummerSlam. SKY puts her crown on and celebrates.

— We get a video package looking at the Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Match.

— They showcase the matches that will be featured on the ESPN Unlimited App.

— The Steel Cage is lowered around the ring.

Steel Cage Match: Bron Breakker vs. Seth Rollins

The match starts off with both men seated in the ring. Seth has some words for Bron and they get up and throw some punches. They go back and forth. Bron hits a knee to the midsection and he tries to send Seth into the cage, but Seth blocks it. Seth lands on the cage when Bron catapults him into the cage. Seth hits a cross body and several punches. Seth tries to send Bron into the cage, but Bron stops him and hits a German suplex. Bron hits a second German suplex. Bron hits a third German suplex. Bron sends Seth into the cage. Bron punches Seth and sends him into the cage. Bron presses Seth over his head and he slams Seth into the cage.

Bron hits Seth with a kendo stick. Bron hits Seth with the kendo stick again and Bron sets up a chair in the ring. Bron hits a side slam onto the chair for a near fall. Seth kicks Bron to stop Bron from using a trash can. Bron hits several kicks and Bron sends Seth into the cage again. Bron gets Seth up and Seth avoids being sent into the cage. Seth hits a rolling elbow and Bron hits a knee. Seth hits a rolling elbow. Bron goes for a Frankensteiner, but Seth counters with a power bomb. Bron hits a punch and Seth punches back. They exchange punches. Seth hits a clothesline, but Bron stays on his feet. Seth takes Bron down with another clothesline.

Seth hits Bron with a kendo stick a few times. Seth sends Bron into the cage a few times. Seth rakes the eyes and sends Bron into the cage. Seth hits a running forearm against the cage. Seth looks at one of the tables and he pulls it from the apron into the ring. Seth sets up the table and he puts it against the turnbuckles. Bron is up and he goes for a spear, but Seth kicks Bron. Seth throws a chair at Bron and does it with two more chairs. Seth throws more chairs onto Bron. Seth goes to the turnbuckles with a chair and Bron gets to his feet. Bron hits several punches. Bron sets up for a Frankensteiner off the turnbuckles, but Seth bites Bron. Bron hits a Frankensteiner that sends Seth onto the chairs and Bron gets a near fall.

Bron goes to the turnbuckles and he hits a clothesline to Seth on a chair and gets a near fall. Bron has some words for Seth as he chokes him. Bron puts Seth’s head in the chair and Bron gets another chair, but Bron swings and hits the chair when Seth moves. Seth hits several super kicks and Seth hits a super kick into a chair held by Bron. Bron hits a spear for a near fall. Bron gets the other table and he sets it up. Bron puts Seth on the table and Bron goes to the turnbuckles. Bron thinks about it and he figures he can go up to the top of the cage. Seth climbs the cage and they fight on top of the cage. Both men exchange punches. Bron rakes the eyes and Seth starts to go back down into the cage. Seth grabs Bron by the face and he pulls Bron back into the cage for a superplex through a table.

Seth sets up for a Stomp and Bron hits a clothesline. Bron sets up for a Spear and he hits it for a near fall. Bron heads to the door and Seth stops him. Bron kicks Seth and he gets away. Seth grabs Bron to bring him back into the cage. Bron pulls the cage door into Seth’s head. Bron goes for a Spear, but Seth moves and Bron goes through a table. Seth hits a Pedigree and a Stomp for a near fall. Seth sets up for a Stomp and Bron holds up his hand and Seth stops. Seth backs up and Seth goes to the turnbuckles for a Stomp and he gets the win.

Winner: Seth Rollins

— After the match, Seth Rollins climbs to the top of the Steel Cage and sits on the trellice, posing for the crowd.

— Sami Zayn is shown preparing for the main event.

— Ricky Saints makes his way down to the ring for the next match of Night Of Champions and Trick Williams follows with Lil Yachty.


WWE United States Championship Match: Trick Williams (c) vs. Ricky Saints

The match starts off with Ricky hitting Trick from behind and he hits several punches, but Trick hits a clothesline and several chops. Ricky hits a punch to Trick and Trick nails his midsection. Trick hits a punch to send Ricky to the mat. Trick hits several kicks in the corner. Trick hits a spinning back heel kick. Trick misses a jumping knee and Ricky goes to the floor. Ricky takes Yachty’s kendo stick and he hits the steps and falls down to suggest that Yachty hit him. The referee sends Yachty to the back and they argue with the referee. Ricky hits a forearm off the steps and he sends Trick into the ringside barrier and ring steps. Ricky kicks Trick and sends him back into the ring. Ricky hits several elbow drops and knees to the back.

Ricky hits a knee to the midsection. Ricky hits a knee drop. Ricky hits a chop and several punches. Trick hits several chops and Ricky hits a clothesline. Ricky gets a near fall. Ricky sends Trick into the turnbuckles. Ricky hits an Irish whip and an elbow into the corner. Ricky goes to the turnbuckles for some Old School. Ricky hits a belly-to-back suplex and Ricky poses. Ricky hits a sunset flip for a near fall. Ricky hits a back elbow for a near fall. Ricky kicks Trick in the back and follows it up with several knees. Ricky hits a suplex. Ricky sets up for a suplex, but Trick blocks it and Trick hits a suplex of his own.

Trick hits several punches and a jumping side kick and follows it up with a second one. Trick hits a flap jack. Trick hits a back hand slap to Ricky and he pulls Ricky up into a uranage for a near fall. Trick misses a boot and he gets caught in the ropes. Ricky hits a clothesline to Trick and he follows it up with a swinging reverse DDT for a near fall. Ricky sets up for a power bomb, but Trick counters with a back body drop. Ricky hits a punch and Trick punches back. They go back and forth. They go to kicks and forearms. Trick hits a swinging neck breaker and a leaping neck breaker for a near fall. Trick sets up for the jumping knee and Ricky moves. Trick hits the turnbuckles and Ricky hits a tornado DDT. Ricky hits an elbow drop off the turnbuckles for a near fall. Ricky counters a uranage with an arm drag. Trick hits a Trick Shot for the win.

Winner AND STILL United States Champion: Trick Williams

— After the match, Ricky wants more from Trick. Yachty returns to the ring and Trick hits a back hand slap. Yachty hits Ricky with a kendo stick. Yachty hits a People’s Elbow.

— Gunther is show preparing for the main event.

— Jade Cargill is shown walking backstage and Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton is shown on the other end as this match is next.


WWE Women’s United States Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill

The match starts off with both women locking up and Tiffany hits a kick and a drop kick. Jade hits an Irish whip and Tiffany floats over and gets a near fall with a sunset flip. Jade goes for a choke slam and Tiffany escapes. Jade hits a punch and Jade goes for a burning hammer, but Tiffany lands on her feet. Tiffany hits a hip to the back. Jade catches Tiffany on a suicide dive and sends her into the apron and hits a knee. Jade misses an elbow in the corner, but hits a sit out power bomb for a near fall. Jade punches Tiffany and she goes to the floor. Jade hits a hard Irish whip. Tiffany hits several punches. Jade hits a Black Hole Slam for a near fall.

Tiffany hits several forearms out of the corner. Jade hits several forearms. Tiffany hits several kicks to Jade and she follows it up with forearms. Tiffany hits a drop kick. Tiffany hits a handspring back elbow into the corner. Tiffany goes for another handspring move. Jade catches Tiffany and Tiffany counters Jaded into a victory roll. Tiffany hits a drop kick. Jade blocks the cartwheel into an Alabama Slam, but Tiffany hits a rana to send Jade into the corner. Tiffany hits a slam, but Jade gets her knees up for a Prettiest Moonsault Ever. Jade hits a Blue Thunder Bomb for a near fall. Tiffany counters Jaded into a jaw breaker. Tiffany hits a forearm, but Jade catches Tiffany on a cross body. Jade gets Tiffany on her shoulders, but Tiffany counters with a crucifix bomb for a near fall.

B-Fab is at ringside and she distracts the referee. Michin pushes Tiffany off the turnbuckles. Jade hits a choke slam for a near fall. Chelsea sends Michin into the ring steps and she sends Fab into the podium. Green holds the title belt and Jade grabs Green. Tiffany gets a rollup for a near fall. Jade hits a bicycle kick to Tiffany. Jade pulls Green into the ring. Charlotte Flair takes the title belt from the ring before Jade can get it. Flair hits Jade with the title belt and Tiffany hits a Prettiest Moonsault Ever for the win.

Winner AND STILL Women's United States Champion: Tiffany Stratton

— After the match, Charlotte and Jade stare each other down.

— Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is shown warming up in a practice WWE ring.

— The Countdown Show panel discusses Oba and Seth’s win.


Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Sami Zayn vs. GUNTHER

The match starts off with all three men in the ring staring each other down. GUNTHER sends Sami to the floor. GUNTHER hits a back elbow to Cody. Sami hits several forearms to GUNTHER and Sami sends GUNTHER over the top rope and to the floor. Sami and Cody lock up and Cody applies a side head lock and hits a shoulder tackle. Cody hits a drop down punch. Sami applies a side head lock. GUNTHER trips Sami and pulls him to the floor. GUNTHER sends Sami into the ring steps. GUNTHER pulls Cody to the floor, but they return to the ring. GUNTHER kicks Cody and chops him. GUNTHER hits an elbow to the bridge of the nose. GUNTHER pulls at Cody’s face and he hits another elbow.

GUNTHER chops Sami and sends him back to the floor. Cody hits a kick and a chop to GUNTHER. GUNTHER hits an Irish whip that sends Cody sternum first into the turnbuckles. GUNTHER hits a chop. GUNTHER hits knees to the midsection as Cody comes off the ropes. GUNTHER hits a chop for a near fall. GUNTHER chops Sami and Sami hits an elbow. Sami goes to the turnbuckles and he is met with a chop. GUNTHER hits a belly-to-back suplex to Sami. GUNTHER goes for a belly-to-back suplex to Cody, but Cody lands on his feet and Cody hits a Cody Cutter to GUNTHER. Cody hits several punches and a running forearm. Cody floats over in the corner and he hits a power slam.

Cody catches Sami and he hits a side effect for a near fall. Cody hits a double Cody Cutter and he hits a suicide dive onto Sami. Cody hits a shoulder to GUNTHER and he gets a sunset flip on GUNTHER for a near fall. Cody escapes a sleeper and GUNTHER escapes a Cross Rhodes. GUNTHER hits a power bomb to Cody and Sami breaks up the cover. GUNTHER sends Sami to the floor and GUNTHER follows. Sami sends GUNTHER into the ring steps. Sami returns to the ring and Cody escapes a Blue Thunder Bomb. Cody hits several jabs, but Sami blocks a Bionic Elbow and hits a Blue Thunder Bomb for a near fall.

GUNTHER trips Sami and pulls him uncomfortably into the ring post. GUNTHER hits several European uppercuts to Cody and he puts him on the turnbuckles. Cody punches GUNTHER, but GUNTHER pushes Cody away. Cody blocks a superplex and Cody comes off the turnbuckles. GUNTHER catches him and Cody hits a Cross Rhodes and Sami pulls the referee out of the ring to stop the count. Cody wants Sami to get in the ring. GUNTHER obliges by taking a break. Cody punches Sami and Sami punches back. They go back and forth. Sami avoids a Disaster Kick. Sami hits a brainbuster to Cody and GUNTHER breaks up the cover.

GUNTHER hits a power bomb to Sami and he power bombs Cody onto Sami. GUNTHER sets up for another power bomb, but Sami counters with a Code Red for a near fall. Cody goes to the floor while Sami punches GUNTHER. Sami goes to the turnbuckles, but he takes too long and GUNTHER moves. GUNTHER misses a Yakuza Kick and he gets caught in the ropes. Sami hits a Helluva Kick and Cody pulls the referee out of the ring. Cody tells Sami to come to the floor to fight him. Cody punches Sami and sends him into the announce desk a few times. Cody rearranges the announce desk. Sami hits Cody from behind and sends Cody into the other announce desk. Sami does a same job on the other table.

Sami puts Cody on the announce desk and Sami gets on the table as well. Sami sets up for a package pile driver on the announce desk and Cody escapes. Cody hits a back body drop through the other desk. GUNTHER power bombs Cody onto the other announce desk and he does it a second time to collapse the desk. GUNTHER drags Cody into the ring. GUNTHER applies a sleeper on Cody and he adds the body scissors. GUNTHER gets on Cody’s back and Cody gets him up and he falls back to the mat to get out of the hold. GUNTHER returns to the sleeper and Sami keeps Cody’s hand from going down. GUNTHER punches Sami and slaps him.

GUNTHER hits more chops. Sami slaps back. GUNTHER hits a chop. Sami hits an exploder into the turnbuckles. Sami sets for a Helluva Kick and hits it for a near fall. Sami picks up GUNTHER and GUNTHER hits a clothesline. GUNTHER sets up for a power bomb and Cody hits a double jump Cody Cutter. Sami blocks a Cross Rhodes and Sami hits a Cross Rhodes. Sami goes for a Helluva Kick on Cody that is stopped by a sleeper from GUNTHER. Sami reverses the sleeper and Cody hits a double Cross Rhodes. Sami gets a victory roll for the win.

Winner AND NEW Undisputed WWE Champion: Sami Zayn

— Sami Zayn is presented with the Undisputed WWE Championship and begins celebrating inside the ring. As soon as Zayn hoists the title high above his head, the crowd finally comes alive and showers the new champion with a tremendous ovation.

— WWE rolls several replays of the closing moments before returning to a scene of Zayn celebrating with fans in the crowd. Eventually, we see both Cody Rhodes and Gunther looking on from a distance, neither man appearing particularly pleased with tonight's outcome.

— Zayn eventually returns to the ring, championship in hand and a massive smile on his face, as Night of Champions goes off the air.