Here is your WWE Night of Champions 2023 post-show fight size update.
- Seth Rollins became the new World Heavyweight Champion by defeating AJ Styles. In an interview later in the night, he revealed that he plans to be on every episode of Raw as he's determined to be a fighting champion.
- Asuka defeated Bianca Belair to become the new WWE Raw Women's Champion, with help from her mist. On Twitter, Triple H congratulated Seth Rollins and Asuka on their victories.
More dangerous than ever. ...Are you ready for @WWEAsuka? #WWENOC pic.twitter.com/VzSmdTwanS
— Triple H (@TripleH) May 27, 2023
History made. An incredible “Freakin” match to kick off an epic #WWENOC. Congratulations to your new World Heavyweight Champion @WWERollins. pic.twitter.com/NDJoxoaNir
— Triple H (@TripleH) May 27, 2023
In the main event, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn defeated Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship when Jimmy Uso fully snapped, turning on Roman Reigns, and attacking him. Jey Uso looked on, not sure how to feel about what was happening.
WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!?!? ------------#WWENOC pic.twitter.com/WH00MPpTjl
— WWE (@WWE) May 27, 2023
- Throughout the night, several WWE Superstars were shown in the crowd, including Omos, The Street Profits, and LA Knight.
- Rhea Ripley completely dominated Natalya tonight to retain the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship.
- WWE celebrated the official launch of Make-A-Wish Saudi Arabia by visiting the Saudi German Hospital.
WWE celebrated the official launch of Make-A-Wish Saudi Arabia by visiting the Saudi German Hospital to meet local children.@MakeAWish #WWENOC pic.twitter.com/6K4KQzt5Tc
— WWE (@WWE) May 27, 2023
- GUNTHER's historic reign with the WWE Intercontinental Championship continued as he defeated Mustafa Ali at WWE Night of Champions.
Can ANYONE dethrone @Gunther_AUT?#WWENOC pic.twitter.com/8h33pTQki6
— WWE (@WWE) May 27, 2023
- Zoey Stark helped Trish Stratus pick up her first win on a premium live event since 2006, as Trish defeated Becky Lynch.
You can thank @trishstratuscom if you'd like, but Trish should be thanking @ZoeyStarkWWE!#WWENOC pic.twitter.com/2lRZ7I67yz
— WWE (@WWE) May 27, 2023
- Brock Lesnar defeated Cody Rhodes at Night of Champions. Rhodes came into the fight with a broken arm but refused to tap to a Kimura Lock. Cody would, however, pass out from the pain.
- Fans can find Fightful's coverage of WWE Night of Champions by clicking here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review of all the action by clicking here.
