Night of Champions 2026 Recap: Sami Zayn Wins WWE Title as Oba Femi and IYO SKY Take Tournament Crowns

Night of Champions 2026 delivered several major developments, headlined by Sami Zayn capturing the Undisputed WWE Championship in a dramatic triple threat main event. The event also crowned new King and Queen of the Ring winners, with Oba Femi defeating Jey Uso and IYO SKY overcoming Liv Morgan. Elsewhere on the card, Seth Rollins survived Bron Breakker inside a steel cage, while Trick Williams and Tiffany Stratton both retained their United States Championships.

Oba Femi Crowned WWE King of the Ring

Oba Femi won the 2026 King of the Ring tournament by defeating Jey Uso in a physical final. Uso relied on speed and repeated aerial attacks to keep Femi off balance, but the larger challenger controlled key stretches with power offense. After surviving superkicks, a spear, and multiple Uso Splashes, Femi finished the match with Fall From Grace to secure the tournament victory.

The broadcast also featured a brief surprise appearance from Danhausen before the Queen of the Ring final. Liv Morgan confronted him before heading to the ring, adding a lighthearted interruption ahead of one of the night’s key matches.

IYO SKY Wins WWE Queen of the Ring

IYO SKY defeated Liv Morgan to become the 2026 Queen of the Ring. Morgan focused heavily on SKY’s injured knee and used several submission attempts to slow the match down. SKY absorbed the damage and rallied late, countering from the top rope with a Spanish Fly before hitting a moonsault to claim the win.

Seth Rollins Survives WWE Steel Cage Match Against Bron Breakker

Seth Rollins defeated Bron Breakker in a violent steel cage match that featured chairs, kendo sticks, a trash can, and tables. Breakker dominated long stretches with power moves and repeated use of the cage, while Rollins fought back with weapon shots and a superplex through a table. Rollins eventually ended the match with an avalanche stomp from the top rope.

Trick Williams Retains Men’s United States Championship

Trick Williams retained the Men’s United States Championship against Ricky Saints. Saints gained an early advantage after creating a distraction that led to Lil Yachty being ejected from the ringside. Williams recovered in the closing moments, reversing a Revolution DDT attempt and landing the Trick Shot to keep the title.

Tiffany Stratton Retains Women’s United States Championship

Tiffany Stratton retained the Women’s United States Championship against Jade Cargill after a chaotic finish. Jade controlled portions of the match with power offense, but outside involvement from B-Fab, Michin, Chelsea Green, and Charlotte shifted the final moments. Stratton capitalized on the confusion and hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to retain.

Sami Zayn Wins Undisputed WWE Championship

Sami Zayn won the Undisputed WWE Championship by pinning Cody Rhodes in a triple threat main event that also included Gunther. Gunther controlled much of the early action, while Rhodes and Zayn each made repeated saves to keep the match alive. After Cody hit a double Cross Rhodes on Gunther and Zayn, Sami slipped in as Cody went for the cover and pinned him to win the title. The victory closed the show with Zayn standing as the new champion.

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