Spoiler: Opening Match for WWE Night of Champions Revealed

The stage is set for WWE Night of Champions, and now we know exactly who’s kicking things off.

Ringside News has confirmed that today’s premium live event will open with the King of the Ring final between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. With a World Title opportunity at SummerSlam on the line, WWE isn’t wasting any time getting straight to one of the most talked-about matches of the night.

Rhodes and Orton have a lot of history together, dating back to their time in Legacy. But tonight, it’s all about the crown—and more importantly, the chance to challenge for gold at one of WWE’s biggest shows of the year.

The rest of the card is stacked with title matches, tournament finals, and a personal grudge match set to close the night when John Cena defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk.

Here’s the full lineup for WWE Night of Champions 2025:

• Undisputed WWE Championship: John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk
• King of the Ring Final (Opener): Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
• Queen of the Ring Final: Asuka vs. Jade Cargill
• WWE United States Championship: Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo Sikoa
• Street Fight: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez
• **Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross

WWE Night of Champions goes down today from the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The countdown show starts at 11 AM ET, with the main card beginning at 1 PM ET. Fans in the U.S. can watch on Peacock, while international viewers can catch the action on Netflix.

Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our Night of Champions coverage hub.

Are you expecting Cody Rhodes to finally claim the crown, or does Randy Orton have one more big moment left in him? Drop your predictions in the comments.