10 Things You Didn’t Know About WWE Night Of Champions

8. Secondary Concerns

Eric Bischoff Night Of Champions
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For a company that hasn't exactly preserved the prestige of its secondary titles over the past two decades, the belts have featured with ruthless consistency on Night Of Champions.

Very possibly decisions made out of convenience rather than a conscientious approach to taking care of their Champions, the matches were typically card-fillers but were nothing if not consistent. During the original eight-year run for the Night Of Champions brand between 2008 and 2015, the Intercontinental Championship, United States Championship and Tag Team Championships were defended on every show.

2023's return for the event promises the same. Austin Theory hasn't got an opponent for the card at the time of writing, but WWE have never been shy of loading up Saudi Arabia with everybody at their disposal. Meanwhile, Gunther will look to extend his incredible run as Intercontinental Champion against Mustafa Ali, and Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn will defend the doubles gold against Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa.

And speaking of that main event...

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