Once considered flashy one-offs with little bearing on the broader WWE universe, events in Saudi Arabia have evolved into major narrative milestones. That shift was undeniable at Night of Champions in Riyadh – a high-stakes showcase packed with title changes,

On the episode of Friday Night SmackDown before WWE Night of Champions, a local blackout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia led to massive technical issues.

During the Triple H portion of the WWE Night of Champions 2025 post-sho w in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the raucous crowd began chanting for Matt Cardona. Those particular chants were not acknowledged, as the crowd had been chanting pretty much consistently throughout the post-show. Other chants included "OTC, "We love Mami," and "WrestleMania."