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Updated · Fox News · Jun 27

Matt Cardona Backs Cody Rhodes to Retain WWE Title in 3-Way Night of Champions Match

Updated

Updated · Fox News · Jun 27

Matt Cardona Backs Cody Rhodes to Retain WWE Title in 3-Way Night of Champions Match

Q: Which newly crowned King and Queen of the Ring poses the biggest threat to WWE's top champions this summer?

Oba Femi appears to pose the biggest threat to WWE’s top champions this summer. The key reason is the combination of timing, profile and momentum. The King and Queen of the Ring winners at Night of Champions earn world title matches at SummerSlam, and among the finalists, Femi is being framed as the most disruptive force. He has been presented as a dominant, physically overwhelming star, with a rapid rise from NXT into the main-event conversation. The additional reporting describes him as “unstoppable,” notes his deep Royal Rumble run, and points to high-profile showings against elite names, all of which strengthen the case that he is ready to challenge for a top title immediately. Jey Uso is a credible threat because of his main-event standing and Bloodline ties, but his path feels more narrative-driven than destructive. Femi’s threat is more direct: if he wins King of the Ring, he becomes a fresh, powerful challenger to a champion such as Cody Rhodes or Roman Reigns at a moment when WWE is clearly elevating him. On the women’s side, Liv Morgan may be the most dangerous finalist because she is already a reigning Women’s World Champion and is openly chasing a second top title. Iyo Sky is also a serious contender given her championship pedigree. Still, across both tournaments, Femi stands out as the most immediate danger because his rise suggests a potential title-changing collision at SummerSlam rather than just another championship challenge.

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 27

Matt Cardona said he wants Cody Rhodes to leave Night of Champions with the Undisputed WWE Championship, arguing he would rather chase and beat Rhodes than Sami Zayn or Gunther.
Cardona called Zayn dangerous in Saturday’s triple-threat because he has “nothing to lose” after weeks of complaining about Rhodes’ status and Gunther getting a title shot before him.
Rhodes set the Saudi Arabia match after Zayn repeatedly interfered in the feud, turning the title bout into a 3-man showdown instead of a singles defense.
Night of Champions starts at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN and features 3 championship matches, including Trick Williams defending the United States title and Tiffany Stratton defending the Women’s United States title.