Full Breakdown
Iyo Sky Captures Queen of the Ring, Secures SummerSlam Title Shot
6/28/2026, 8:41:38 AM
Event Summary: Queen of the Ring Finals at Night of Champions
On Saturday, 2026 Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, Iyo Sky defeated reigning Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan in the Queen of the Ring tournament final. The victory awarded Sky a Women’s Championship match at the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view. The bout concluded when Sky executed her signature “Over the Moonsault” to pin Morgan.
Tournament Road to the Finals
Both competitors advanced through a two-round bracket that began with a first-round Fatal 4-Way. Sky eliminated Roxanne Perez, Giulia, and Lash Legend before overcoming Raquel Rodriguez—her Judgment Day stablemate—in the semifinals. Morgan survived a Fatal 4-Way against Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, and Chelsea Green, then defeated Charlotte Flair in the semifinals; Flair’s knee injury forced a tap-out after interference from Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab.
Key Participants
- Iyo Sky – Two-time Women’s World Champion and three-time Women’s Tag Team Champion entering the final.
- Liv Morgan – Current Women’s World Champion seeking to become the first Superstar to hold the Queen of the Ring title and a world championship simultaneously.
- Danhausen – On-screen personality who confronted Morgan before the match, delivering a “curse” that provoked a physical response.
Official Statements & Responses
Danhausen’s pre-match segment escalated when Morgan accused him of retaining money taken from Judgment Day members Dominik Mysterio and J.D. McDonagh. Danhausen responded with a curse; Morgan reacted by slapping him. After the match, Sky announced her intention to challenge Morgan for the Women’s World Championship at SummerSlam, framing the upcoming bout as a direct continuation of the Night of Champions storyline.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Cause of Danhausen’s curse: Source 1 attributes the curse to Morgan interrupting Danhausen’s promo, whereas Source 2 links it to Morgan confronting Danhausen about money taken from Judgment Day members.
- In-match injury focus: Source 2 reports Morgan targeting Sky’s knee after Sky tweaked it during a landing; Source 1 makes no mention of this tactic.
- Additional storyline elements: Source 2 references Danhausen’s claim of acquiring money from Dominik Mysterio and J.D. McDonagh, details absent from Source 1.
- Interference details: Source 1 notes Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab attacking Charlotte Flair before Morgan’s semifinal, a point not covered in Source 2.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Danhausen placed a curse on Liv Morgan.” — Fightful report
- “Danhausen proceeded to curse Morgan, and she slapped him across the face.” — Fightful report
- “She called Danhausen out for taking the money and said he would be in trouble if he did not return it.” — Fightful report
- “’ Post-match, SKY, the new Queen of the Ring, announced that she will be challenging Liv Morgan for the WWE Women’s World Championship at SummerSlam.” — Fightful report
What’s Next: SummerSlam Women’s World Championship Match
The SummerSlam card will feature Iyo Sky challenging Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship, a contest that could crown the first double champion in WWE history if Morgan retains. Both athletes have indicated readiness to continue their rivalry, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter at the next major pay-per-view.
