Night of Champions is set to be WWE’s next major premium live event on the calendar, and preparations have begun in full swing. It will mark the company’s third international show of the year, which will take place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia later this month. Championships will be defended and a new King and Queen of the Ring will be crowned in the bright lights of Riyadh. Therefore, the excitement among fans is at a fever pitch.
However, history has shown that even the most promising cards can be undermined by questionable creative decisions, rushed storytelling, or missed opportunities. Night of Champions is set to be a blockbuster premium live event on international soil, which leaves no room for error. WWE must navigate a series of booking challenges and avoid deliberate errors that have historically plagued these high-profile international cards.
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Let’s take a look at five mistakes WWE must not make ahead of Night of Champions:
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#5. Underutilizing the new era megastars
WWE’s current roster is filled with a bunch of new faces and rising stars who are poised to create a seismic shift in the landscape. However, when it comes to events in Saudi Arabia, the company often pushes its established stars into the limelight while leaving the rising stars in the backseat. WWE does that to book some blockbuster matches on the card for the PLEs in the desert kingdom.
However, Triple H must make sure that the rising names do not get pushed back in line on RAW and SmackDown ahead of Night of Champions. The creative team must prominently feature stars like Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes, Lyra Valkyria and Sol Ruca in the spotlight as they are set to be the new era megastars in the Stamford-based promotion in the coming years.
#4. Treating Night of Champions as a non-storyline show
The events in Saudi Arabia have often felt like isolated spectacles with big matches that didn’t advance major storyline arcs or the ongoing feuds. Ahead of the PLEs, the main storylines often take a back seat. Historically, it has been seen that shows in Saudi Arabia have suffered from the filler card syndrome, where most of the matches do not quite align with the ongoing storylines.
However, the Stamford-based promotion must not make this mistake this time as it heads to the desert kingdom. Triple H should gradually progress the active feuds and storylines on the roster ahead of Night of Champions, instead of attempting to build random matches to book on the card. The upcoming premium live event should feel like a pivotal chapter in the ongoing developments.
#3. Neglecting the women’s tag team division
The singles women’s world championships usually get massive mainevent billing ahead of major premium live events. However, the Women’s Tag Team Championship feels like an afterthought in the weeks leading up to international shows. The company completely overlooks the women’s tag team division, keeping them in the dark and leaving them directionless.
However, WWE must ensure that it doesn’t happen ahead of Night of Champions. Paige and Brie Bella, two of the most iconic names in the women’s division, currently hold the Women’s Tag Team Championship. The creative team should therefore book them in major feuds and storylines ahead of the upcoming premium live event, allowing the women’s division to shine in the spotlight.
#2. Killing the momentum of the WWE mid-card titles
One of the major mistakes the Stamford-based promotion must not make ahead of Night of Champions is underutilizing the mid-card champions. Trick Williams currently holds the United States Championship, while Penta has the Intercontinental Championship. Besides, Tiffany Stratton owns the Women’s United States Title, while Sol Ruca has the Women’s Intercontinental Title.
All these champions have been craving a blockbuster storyline that could position them in a match at Night of Champions. The representation of the mid-card at an international event is of utmost significance. Therefore, WWE must ensure that it does not break the momentum of these current champions who have been seeking the spotlight ahead of the upcoming PLE.
#1. Overreliance on interference in the tournament matches
The King and Queen of the Ring tournament is in full swing with several marquee names competing for glory. But as the top stars collide, it puts WWE in a critical dilemma regarding how to hand superstars defeat without damaging their credibility or halting their momentum. In situations like this, the company often resorts to outside interference and ringside shenanigans.
However, it is time for WWE to move past this over-reliance on external factors and craft decisive, protective losses. Using cheap and controversial finishes in a tournament that holds utmost prestige tarnishes its reputation. The King and Queen of the Ring contest must feel like hard-earned opportunities and therefore WWE must stop overrelying on interference ahead of Night of Champions.
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Edited by Subhasish Deb