In WWE’s King of the Ring tournament, Oba Femi defeated Jey Uso to claim the crown. Femi’s post‑match promo and the tournament victory position him as a legitimate new main‑event contender; by winning King of the Ring he secured a future shot at a world title of his choosing.
Implications for All In and the broader title picture
These results force promoters and creative teams to reassess multiple booking threads. With Sami Zayn as champion, WWE’s top title will likely be presented through the prism of his in‑ring style and character work; that changes the feel of potential matches and required build. Cody Rhodes is the clearest short‑term contender, but Oba Femi’s newfound status complicates the pecking order and creates additional headline options.
Will Ospreay’s guaranteed shot at All In cements that event as a must‑see, and his association with The Death Riders — whether formal or informal — will shape whether AEW leans into alliances or frames the story as a fight against a faction. How AEW books his opponent, and whether those allies become active participants, will determine the match’s stakes.
To be clear: any talk of cross‑brand collisions or dream matches involving names like Roman Reigns or Brock Lesnar should be treated as hypothetical and storyline‑based speculation unless promoters confirm plans. Those ideas are discussion points among fans and pundits, not confirmed booking decisions.
What comes next for the key players
Sami Zayn’s immediate run as champion will shape WWE’s summer booking. Expect Cody Rhodes to remain prominent in short‑term programs; a rematch is a logical early option. Gunther may be slotted for a rematch or redirected to a different feuding path depending on how WWE balances title rematches with new challengers.
Oba Femi has multiple believable routes forward. A program aimed at a mainstream opponent like Roman Reigns would deliver maximum mainstream exposure, while a high‑impact match against someone like Brock Lesnar would chase a different kind of marquee moment. Both are high‑reward options and, at present, purely speculative until set by promoters.
For Will Ospreay, the window to All In gives AEW time to craft the opponent and narrative. Whether The Death Riders become an official faction backing Ospreay or remain a more ambiguous presence will determine how the match is framed and how fans interpret any interference or alignments on the big night.
Source, context and what to watch next
This recap is based on reporting from Fox News Digital. The original reporting includes post‑match quotes and additional context on related developments, including the PRODUCE Volume 1 event at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn, New York.
Read the Fox News Digital report here: Fox News Digital.
Frequently asked
What title did Sami Zayn win?
Sami Zayn won the WWE world championship at Night of Champions after pinning Cody Rhodes in a triple‑threat match that also included Gunther.
Who will Ospreay face after Forbidden Door?
Will Ospreay earned a title shot at All In by winning the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament. AEW will name his opponent and clarify whether The Death Riders are officially aligned with him as the event approaches.
What does Oba Femi earn as King of the Ring?
By winning King of the Ring, Oba Femi secured a future shot at a world title of his choosing, making him a candidate for a major program at a pay‑per‑view such as SummerSlam.
Source: Fox News Digital reporting; additional event details referenced from Fox News Digital coverage and reporting on PRODUCE Volume 1 and Pioneer Works.
