WWE superstar match-ups take shape for Night of Champions with World Heavyweight title fight on the cards

RIYADH: The first match-ups inside the Kingdom’s Jeddah Superdome are being scheduled as WWE Night of Champions, on Saturday, May 27, edges closer.

Enigmatic superstar Seth Rollins has been confirmed as the first wrestler to battle for the coveted WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

Rollins defeated Finn Balor on Monday Night Raw earlier this week to earn his spot in the title fight for the championship belt. 

His opponent will be an illustrious one of championship pedigree, with Rey Mysterio, Edge, Bobby Lashley, Austin Theory, Sheamus and AJ Styles facing off on Friday Night SmackDown to determine the final slot in the championship fight.  

Elsewhere, the first official match for WWE Night of Champions has been confirmed after a record-breaking WWE Backlash concluded in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In a clash of the titans at the highest-viewed Backlash in event history, Cody Rhodes took down Brock Lesnar in a dramatic battle after recent run-ins following Lesnar’s return. 

The duo had been set to take on Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa in a tag team match-up before Lesnar turned on Rhodes to shock the WWE universe. Following a redeeming victory at Backlash, an incensed reaction from “The Beast” triggered a rematch between the two with sparks set to fly in Jeddah.

Fans in the Middle East can secure their seat in Jeddah with tickets available at https://www.ticketmx.com.