Cody Rhodes to defend Undisputed WWE title against Gunther and Sami Zayn at Night of Champions after SmackDown interference

Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship when Sami Zayn counted a pinfall after kicking Gunther’s hands off the ropes during a sunset flip attempt on the apron. Zayn had served as guest referee at Gunther’s request. He pulled Gunther off Rhodes during a submission hold, then removed a replacement referee who was counting a pin after Gunther powerbombed Rhodes.

Gunther attacked Zayn after the match. Rhodes demanded a new match while still in the ring. Zayn struck Gunther with the title belt, causing a disqualification, then hit Rhodes with the belt as well.

Zayn told Nick Aldis that Aldis had wanted him to referee the match and stated he called it fairly until Gunther put his hands on him. He told Rhodes that Rhodes should be thanking him for remaining champion. Rhodes later requested a triple-threat match at Night of Champions from Aldis.

Jey Uso defeated Je’Von Evans in the King of the Ring Tournament semifinals. Uso received no assistance from The Bloodline or Solo Sikoa. Liv Morgan defeated Charlotte Flair in the Queen of the Ring Tournament semifinals.

Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab attacked Flair’s knee before the match. Morgan applied a half-Boston crab, forcing Flair to tap out. Morgan will face Iyo Sky in the Queen of the Ring final. Morgan is the current women’s world champion.

Damian Priest and R-Truth defeated Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship. Ricky Saints defeated Carmelo Hayes to earn the number-one contender spot for the United States Championship.