Night of Champions raises questions ahead of SummerSlam

Following the Night of Champions event, WWE is setting the stage for SummerSlam with new storylines involving Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, and Oba Femi. The event raised questions about future title defenses and the hierarchy of power within the promotion.
Why it matters
Professional wrestling serves as a significant cultural and entertainment product, and these storylines drive engagement for the company's major summer events.
WWE’s Night of Champions succeeded in advancing storylines and building matches for SummerSlam, its second biggest event of the year, taking place in just five weeks in Minneapolis.
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