WWE Adds Rhea Ripley, Sami Zayn to Night of Champions 2025
WWE Adds Two Huge Matches to Night of Champions After Dominik Mysterio Injury
WWE’s Night of Champions 2025 card has gone through a last-minute shake-up, and it’s anything but dull. During the June 23 episode of Monday Night RAW, Adam Pearce dropped a bombshell: the highly anticipated Intercontinental Championship match between AJ Styles and Dominik Mysterio has been pulled from the card.
Pearce made the announcement without diving into details, only stating, “Your Intercontinental Title match with Dominik Mysterio at Night of Champions… it’s not happening.” That was enough to send shockwaves through the WWE Universe, especially considering how much momentum AJ Styles has built recently.
Shortly after, WWE made it official: Dominik Mysterio has suffered an injury and will not be medically cleared to compete at the June 28 premium live event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While the company didn’t go into the specifics of the injury, it’s clear the card had to be adjusted fast—and WWE delivered.
Rhea Ripley Demands Chaos — And Gets It
One of the biggest new announcements came courtesy of Rhea Ripley, who stormed into Adam Pearce’s office and demanded revenge. After being put through a table by Raquel Rodriguez and NXT star Roxanne Perez during a backstage segment, Ripley insisted on a no-holds-barred Street Fight.
Pearce didn’t hesitate. The match is now official: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez in a Street Fight at Night of Champions. It’s a feud that’s been simmering for months, and with no rules, fans can expect absolute mayhem.
Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross Heats Up
If that wasn’t enough, WWE also confirmed a grudge match between Sami Zayn and Karrion Kross. The two have been at odds since Kross’s surprise attack on Zayn two weeks ago, and the tension only escalated on RAW when Kross interrupted Zayn’s promo with yet another mind game.
WWE is leaning into personal rivalries this year, and this match adds much-needed storytelling depth to the Night of Champions lineup.
AJ Styles Still in the Picture
While AJ Styles won’t be competing on June 28, WWE hasn’t forgotten about the Phenomenal One. Pearce clarified backstage that AJ will get the next shot at the Intercontinental Championship once Dominik Mysterio is cleared to return. Styles fans won’t have to wait too long—it’s just a matter of time before he’s back in the title hunt.
Confirmed Night of Champions Matches – June 28, 2025
Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Undisputed WWE Championship: John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk
- King of the Ring Final: Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes or Jey Uso
- Queen of the Ring Final: Asuka vs. Jade Cargill
- United States Championship: Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo Sikoa or JC Mateo
- Street Fight: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez
- Grudge Match: Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross
Final Thoughts
Even though losing AJ Styles vs. Dominik Mysterio is a blow, WWE has done well to patch the card with exciting, meaningful matches. With two personal feuds added and three championship bouts already lined up, Night of Champions 2025 is shaping up to be a must-watch spectacle.
What do you think? Did WWE save the card or drop the ball? Let us know in the comments!