The Night in Review
Saturday night’s main event delivered an action-packed night of WWE wrestling, filled with intense matchups and plenty of shocking moments. From the opening bell to the final seconds, the energy never dropped, with the night ultimately centered around the emotional final match of John Cena. While the main event finish sparked controversy, it had the crowd buzzing long after the show ended. In this post, we break down the Saturday night’s main event , covering match winners, finishes, and the biggest highlights from the night.
Match Results
1. Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi
Winner: No Contest
Method: Interference
Highlights:
Cody Rhodes and Oba Femi opened the Saturday night’s main event with a physical, slow-building battle before Oba took control with a powerful Irish Curse backbreaker. The two traded heavy strikes until Cody’s suicide dive attempt was cut off by a brutal clubbing blow from Oba. The fight spilled outside, where Oba rocked Cody with a fierce uppercut that sent him through the announcers’ desk, busting him open near the ear. Chaos followed as Drew McIntyre stormed the ring and attacked Cody, forcing a no contest. Drew and Oba locked eyes in a tense staredown before Oba unexpectedly helped Cody fight off McIntyre, leaving the crowd buzzing. This opening bout set the tone for the rest of the night and was a strong start to the saturday nights main event results.
2. Sol Ruca vs. Bayley
Winner: Sol Ruca
Method: Pinfall
Highlights:
Sol Ruca and Bayley began with traditional mat wrestling before the match shifted into high-flying action led by Ruca. She impressed the crowd with a slick cartwheel into a top-rope dive, followed by a sharp cartwheel DDT in the ring. Bayley attempted a diving elbow from the top rope, but Ruca countered with knees up and quickly transitioned into a roll-up into the Sol Snatcher. Ruca dragged Bayley back from the ropes to secure the pin, but Bayley fought back with a roll-up of her own. The rapid exchanges continued until Ruca caught Bayley in one final roll-up, scoring the pinfall victory. Sol Ruca earned the biggest victory of her career at Saturday night’s main event, taking down the veteran Bayley in a major statement win.
3. Jvon Evans & Leon Slater vs. AJ Styles & Dragon Lee
Winner: AJ Styles and Dragon Lee
Method: Pinfall
Highlights:
The match exploded into action as Jevon Evans and Slater attacked the WWE Tag Team Champions immediately after the bell, looking to catch the veterans off guard. The bout quickly turned into a fast-paced showcase, with high-flying offense from Evans and Dragon Lee lighting up the crowd. Evans delivered an OG Cutter to AJ Styles in the center of the ring before dragging him to the corner and tagging in Slater, who followed up with a crushing Swanton 450. AJ barely survived as Dragon Lee rushed in to break up the pin. After a brutal back-and-forth, AJ turned the tide by catching Slater as he dove from the top rope, planting him with a decisive Styles Clash to finish the match.
4. Gunther vs. John Cena (Main Event)
Winner: Gunther
Method: Submission
Highlights:
John Cena and Gunther started with classic collar-and-elbow tie-ups. Cena gained early control with a Five Knuckle Shuffle, but Gunther quickly fought back.
Outside the ring, Gunther dragged the steel steps toward the announcers’ desk, looking to powerbomb Cena. Cena countered with an Attitude Adjustment onto the desk, thrilling the crowd. Back in the ring, Cena hit an Avalanche Attitude Adjustment, but Gunther refused to stay down. In the closing moments, Gunther locked in his chokehold. Cena struggled, smirked at his predicament, and ultimately tapped out, giving Gunther a hard-fought and decisive victory.
What Happened Next:
As the final match of his career concluded at Saturday night’s main event, John Cena kissed the ring and bowed to the cheering crowd. The entire WWE locker room came out to celebrate the moment with him. CM Punk and Cody Rhodes entered the ring to hand Cena the championships one final time, which he proudly raised in triumph before the fans. In a touching gesture, Cena removed his sneakers and wristbands and placed them in the center of the ring, symbolizing the end of an era. He then made his way to the main stage and gave one last heartfelt salute to the crowd, closing the chapter on his in-ring career to a standing ovation.
Final Thoughts:
Saturday night’s main event featured only four matches, along with a short segment involving The Miz, R-Truth, and Joe Hendry. While the show wasn’t a PLE, the action delivered some memorable moments. The finish to the main event drew a mixed reaction, with boos filling the arena as Triple H entered to celebrate with Cena. Despite this, the overall show was solid, with the main attraction clearly being John Cena’s final match. Fans now turn their attention to the future, witnessing the Greatest of All Time retire and pass the torch to the next generation of WWE superstars.
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