WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Delivers High-Octane Action and Nostalgia

STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event on Jan. 25, 2025, delivered a night of high-octane action, nostalgia, and unexpected twists, drawing 2.30 million viewers and leaving fans buzzing. The event featured marquee matches, including Rhea Ripley defending her WWE Women’s World Championship against Nia Jax and Sheamus battling Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Championship.

The evening kicked off with a surprise appearance by wrestling legend Ted DiBiase, who replaced Hulk Hogan. DiBiase, clad in his iconic Million Dollar Man attire, brought a wave of nostalgia to the arena. WWE amplified the old-school vibe with retro microphones, though the audio quality left much to be desired.

In the women’s championship match, Rhea Ripley and Nia Jax showcased their athleticism and storytelling prowess. Jax countered a springboard hurricanrana with a powerbomb attempt, only for Ripley to reverse it into a Code Red. The match culminated with Ripley securing the win via her signature Riptide move. WWE confirmed that the loser, Jax, would compete in the upcoming women’s Royal Rumble Match.

Commentator Jesse Ventura stole the show with his wit, quipping about Bron Breakker’s “Steiner Math” during the Intercontinental Championship match. Breakker and Sheamus delivered a chaotic bout, featuring a jaw-dropping Spear and a barricade-to-office-chair bump. Sheamus’s frustration boiled over, resulting in bleeped-out obscenities. Breakker ultimately retained his title with a jumping Spear, solidifying his dominance.

The contract signing segment between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens was a highlight, with Owens donning a “Cody Sucks Eggs” shirt—a nod to the infamous “Dusty Sucks Eggs” design. The segment escalated when Owens attempted a Package Piledriver on Shawn Michaels, only for Rhodes to intervene with a Superkick. Michaels followed up with his own Superkick, leaving the crowd roaring.

Fatu and Braun Strowman’s match was a brutal affair, with Fatu leveraging his real-life backstory to enhance his “badass” persona. Strowman’s running pounce and Fatu’s Samoan Drop on a stubborn table were standout moments. The match ended in chaos as Fatu threw the referee out of the ring, prompting WWE officials to intervene. Fans chanted “Fatu!” as he executed a double-jump moonsault, cementing his status as a fan favorite.

The main event saw Jey Uso face GUNTHER in a hard-hitting contest. Despite Uso’s valiant efforts, including a Spear and Uso Splash, GUNTHER emerged victorious after countering a third Spear attempt with multiple powerbombs. The match earned “this is awesome” chants, underscoring its intensity.

Notably absent from the event were Roman Reigns and Goldberg, leaving fans speculating about their future appearances. WWE Raw’s upcoming episode in Atlanta promises to build on the momentum generated by Saturday Night’s Main Event.