WWE SummerSlam 2026 Match Card Predictions Ahead Of Night of Champions

BusinessSportsMoneyWWE SummerSlam 2026 Match Card Predictions Ahead Of Night of ChampionsByBlake Oestriecher,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Blake Oestriecher is a columnist covering WWE, AEW and pro wrestling.Follow AuthorJun 17, 2026, 08:53am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryWWE Night of Champions 2026 will be a pivotal event shaping SummerSlam. The King and Queen of the Ring finals will see Oba Femi and Iyo Sky compete for world title opportunities at SummerSlam. Trick Williams defends the US Championship, and Bron Breakker battles Seth Rollins in a Steel Cage. Looking ahead to SummerSlam, a dream match between Jade Cargill and Charlotte Flair is strongly considered. Brock Lesnar is rumored for a retirement bout against Oba Femi. Liv Morgan is expected to defend the Women's World Championship against Iyo Sky, provided Sky wins QOTR. Rhea Ripley could face Jacy Jayne for the WWE Women's Championship. Cody Rhodes is predicted to defend his WWE Championship against Jey Uso, especially if Uso wins KOTR, while Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins is also anticipated.Show More Roman Reigns has reformed The Bloodline as Raw's top faction. (Credit: Craig Melvin/WWE via Getty Images)WWE via Getty ImagesWWE Night of Champions 2026 is less than two weeks away and will serve as a pivotal stop en route to SummerSlam in August.At next Saturday’s event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Trick Williams will defend the United States Championship against Ricky Saints and Carmelo Hayes while Bron Breakker will battle his longtime nemesis Seth Rollins in a Steel Cage match. Perhaps more importantly, WWE will determine both the King and Queen of the Ring winners, with Oba Femi and Iyo Sky already punching their tickets to the tournament finals.The winners of those respective KOTR and QOTR matches will earn a guaranteed world title match at th...