Published 00:01 IST, May 28th 2023
WWE Night of Champions 2023 results: Roman Reigns left distraught after Usos betrayal
Seth 'Freakin' Rollins defeated AJ Styles in a mouth-watering clash to become the new WWE Heavyweight Champion at the Jeddah Super Dome in Saudi Arabia.
In a thrilling development, WWE has brought back the prestigious World Heavyweight Championship after nearly ten years. The highly-anticipated clash between Seth Rollins and AJ Styles is one of the major attractions for wrestling fans in the Night of Champions. Adding to the excitement, the Tag Team Championship will also be up for grabs. Tribal Chief Roman Reigns, alongside Solo Sikoa, aims to disrupt the long-standing partnership between old friends Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
Meanwhile, Mustafa Ali seeks to claim his first WWE championship title as he goes head-to-head with Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship. The stakes are high as these talented wrestlers vie for glory and the opportunity to etch their names in WWE history.
WWE Night of Champions (2023): List of winners
AJ Styles vs Seth Freakin Rollins
The match was expected to steal the show and indeed it delivered. As sublime in-ring performers both Styles and Rollins went on a frenzy and after near-fall after near-fall, Seth Rollins got the 1,2,3 following a vicious stomp. With the win, Rollins becomes the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
History was made at #WWENOC! #AndNEW @WWERollins https://t.co/fDjQ6Bw4O9 pic.twitter.com/anKvJeCged
— WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2023
Trish Stratus defeats Becky Lynch
Trish Stratus gets the singles over the man, but the victory wasn't clean. Zoey Stark interfered in the match and attacked Becky, leading to Stratus picking up the win.
Gunthur beats Ali
The match doesn't last very long and as expected Gunther successfully defends his Intercontinental title. He wins the match with a powerbomb followed by a cover.
Asuka defeats Biaca Belair
Asuka has done it! The Empress of Tomorrow got the pinfall victory over Bianca Belair. The match was taking the usual route and Bianca was about to land a KOD for the win, however, Asuka came prepared as she rubbed mist on the eyes of Belair. As EST's vision was compromised, Asuka dropped a kick on the champ and took away the title following the 1,2,3.
Rhea Ripley's dominance continues
Rhea Ripley ends Natalya's challenge even before the match could get started. She is taken off guard by Rhea Ripley as she chats with Dominik Mysterio, who stands outside. Two crashes on the steel steps, followed by a Riptide, and that's more than enough to secure her a win.
Brock Lesnar vs Cody Rhodes
The match is over. @CodyRhodes passed out, and @BrockLesnar is victorious at #WWENOC! @SonySportsNetwk @SonyLIV pic.twitter.com/3AnGRR6QqO
— WWE India (@WWEIndia) May 27, 2023
In the match, Brock Lesnar picked apart an already-strapped Cody Rhodes. However, he fought valiantly and was kicked out at an F 5, moreover, turned an F5 into a cross Rhodes too. But the Kimura lock that was teased at WWE Raw became the finisher. Lesnar locked in the Kimura lock and after extreme pain Cody Rhodes passed out, making the referee signal the end of the match. Brock Lesnar wins.
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens retain WWE Tag Team Titles
#AndStill Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions ... @FightOwensFight and @SamiZayn!#WWENOC pic.twitter.com/dIFef1JdzE
— WWE (@WWE) May 27, 2023
The match went as we predicted. The Usos interfered in the match and inadvertently took out Solo Sikoa. Roman Reigns, who for weeks was shown irked with the Usos, rebuked them in the ring once again but this time Jimmy Uso wasn't having any of it, he superkicked the Tribal Chief not once but twice. The pinfall took place on Sikoa after both Zayn and Owens applied their finishers.
Updated 06:40 IST, May 28th 2023