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IYO SKY Crowned Queen of the Ring, Securing Women's World Championship Match at SummerSlam
Key Points
Danhausen interrupted Liv Morgan's pre-match promo, reminding the crowd of money he took from Judgment Day's Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh, then proceeded to curse Morgan, who slapped him in response.
Sky fought through a knee-related issue during the final after Liv Morgan knocked her into the ring steps, yet she still executed a Spanish Fly from the top rope and followed with an Over the Moonsault to win the Queen of the Ring.
In the night’s men’s final, Oba Femi defeated Jey Uso with the Fall From Grace to win King of the Ring, earning a World Title opportunity at SummerSlam.
The Queen of the Ring winner’s path and SummerSlam title-shot tradition have a historical context: Zelina Vega (2021) was the inaugural winner, followed by Nia Jax (2024) and Jade Cargill (2025), with 2026 continuing the pattern of a SummerSlam title match for the victor.
IYO SKY is the new Queen of the Ring. At WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh on June 27, SKY defeated Women's World Champion Liv Morgan with a Spanish Fly off the top rope followed by her signature Over the Moonsault, according to Wrestling Attitude. The win earns SKY a Women's World Championship match against Morgan at SummerSlam in Minneapolis.
The victory came despite a knee injury suffered mid-match after Morgan shoved SKY into the ring steps, per POST Wrestling. Moments after the win, SKY made it official in the ring with Byron Saxton, announcing her SummerSlam title challenge. The same night, Oba Femi defeated Jey Uso to become King of the Ring, also earning a world title shot at SummerSlam.
Danhausen's Curse Sets the Stage for SKY
Before the Queen of the Ring final even started, a wildcard changed the night. Danhausen appeared on stage in Riyadh to address the crowd about $100,000 he had taken from Judgment Day members Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh. Champion Liv Morgan interrupted, demanding the money back. Danhausen responded by cursing her. Morgan slapped him, according to Wrestling Inc.
Commentators noted this was the second time a Judgment Day associate suffered a major loss after a Danhausen curse, following Dominik Mysterio's Intercontinental Title loss earlier in 2026, per Sportskeeda. Morgan's distraction heading into the match may have cost her the crown. The faction now faces growing internal friction with both the money gone and the Queen of the Ring title out of reach.
SKY Powers Through Knee Injury to Win the Crown
The final was fast and physical from the opening bell. Morgan worked to ground SKY's legs early, and mid-match she shoved SKY hard into the ring steps. SKY hurt her knee on impact, per ITR Wrestling. Most wrestlers would slow down. SKY did not.
SKY climbed the ropes and hit a Spanish Fly — a top-rope move where both wrestlers flip together — then immediately followed with her Over the Moonsault for the pin. The crowd of 18,000-plus at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh saw SKY become the 2026 Queen of the Ring, according to eWrestling News. Analysts praised the finish for showing resilience in SKY's character.
SKY Targets Morgan; Oba Femi Declares Dominance
After the win, SKY officially called her shot. She will challenge Liv Morgan for the Women's World Championship at SummerSlam. SKY chose Morgan over her close friend and current WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley, a move WrestleTalk called a strategic decision to ride her Night of Champions momentum.
On the men's side, Oba Femi beat Jey Uso with his "Fall From Grace" finisher to become King of the Ring. Femi declared, "YOU CAN'T BEAT ME," after the win, per CBS Sports. He is set to appear on the June 29 episode of WWE Raw to name his SummerSlam title target — either the WWE Championship or the World Heavyweight Championship.
A Tournament Tradition Four Years in the Making
The Queen of the Ring is now in its fourth year. Zelina Vega won the inaugural crown in 2021. Nia Jax followed in 2024 and Jade Cargill in 2025. Each winner earned a SummerSlam title shot. SKY is the fourth Queen of the Ring in WWE history, part of what Ringside News called the 25th combined King and Queen of the Ring class.
SKY's path to the final was brutal. She beat Roxanne Perez, Giulia, and Lash Legend in a First Round Fatal 4-Way, then defeated Raquel Rodriguez in the semifinals. Morgan's run was equally tough, going through Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, Chelsea Green, and Charlotte Flair. Night of Champions 2026 marked the 15th major WWE event held in Saudi Arabia, per Head Topics.
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