WWE Night of Champions results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship, Oba Femi vs. Jey Uso, and Iyo Sky vs. Liv Morgan in the KQOTR finals
Sami Zayn captures the Undisputed WWE Championship, ending the reign of Cody Rhodes in a major upset at the 2026 Night of Champions event.
📍 Aftermath
Sami Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther to win the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions. The event also saw Oba Femi and Iyo Sky emerge victorious in their respective matches.
Coverage of the show ended without further updates on immediate fallout or storylines.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The obvious questions
Who won the Undisputed WWE Championship?
Sami Zayn won the Undisputed WWE Championship after defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther.
Who emerged victorious in the KQOTR finals?
Iyo Sky defeated Liv Morgan to win the King and Queen of the Ring finals.
Did Oba Femi participate in the event?
Yes, Oba Femi was a victor at the Night of Champions event in a match against Jey Uso.
The story so far
Sami Zayn secured the Undisputed WWE Championship following a triple-threat match against Cody Rhodes and Gunther. Coverage from outlets including Fox News, ESPN, USA Today, Bleacher Report, and Cageside Seats highlights the conclusion of the Cody Rhodes era.
Reporting focuses on match rankings and the reception of Zayn's victory, which analysts have described as unexpected. Future reports may clarify the next challengers for the newly crowned champions.
Coverage does not yet specify the specific schedule for upcoming title defenses or the long-term status of Cody Rhodes following his loss.
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Sources (7)
- Photos: Rhodes, Zayn and Gunther collide in unforgettable title bout WWE · 46d ago
- Sami Zayn shocks wrestling world, pulls off 'miracle' to win Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions Fox News · 46d ago
- WWE Night of Champions takeaways: Zayn, Femi and Sky win big ESPN · 46d ago
- The Cody Rhodes Era is Over in WWE After Sami Zayn Loss at Night of Champions Bleacher Report · 46d ago
- WWE Night of Champions 2026 match rankings, grades: Sami Zayn's triumph wows USA Today · 46d ago
- Sami Zayn Wins WWE Title vs. Cody Rhodes, Gunther at Night of Champions Bleacher Report · 46d ago
- WWE Night of Champions results, live match coverage Cageside Seats · 46d ago
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