WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights
WWE Saturday Night Main Event Results & Highlights
Saturday Night's Main Event made a comeback on NBC in prime time, featuring an exciting lineup topped by a match for the Undisputed WWE Championship. In this showdown, Cody Rhodes aimed for payback, while Kevin Owens was looking for affirmation of his abilities.
The main highlight of the broadcast was the clash between the former friends. The show also featured Gunther defending his World Heavyweight Championship in a Triple Threat match, Liv Morgan risking her Women’s World Championship, and the ongoing saga of Drew McIntyre's vengeful journey.
What happened, who came out on top, and what unexpected twists did WWE reveal during the first Saturday Night's Main Event since 2008?
Catch up on the highlights from the December 14 episode.
Announced prior to Saturday's event:
Sami Zayn Takes On Drew McIntyre
Jesse Ventura teamed up with Joe Tessitore, while Pat McAfee made his comeback to the commentary booth alongside Michael Cole to start the show.
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The highly anticipated showdown between Sami Zayn and Drew McIntyre opened the event, as a passionate audience in Long Island rallied strongly in support of Zayn.
McIntyre easily dominated Zayn, throwing him around the ring and the area outside with total disregard. However, the fan-favorite made a strong comeback, evading The Scottish Psychopath's advances and executing a Blue Thunder Bomb that nearly got him a pinfall, exciting the crowd to the max.
McIntyre tumbled onto the arena floor, narrowly escaping a devastating Helluva Kick. This brief pause gave the villain time to recover, allowing him to get back into the ring and take down Zayn with a powerful Claymore for the win.
This was an excellent way to begin the event, showcasing two reliable performers, an enthusiastic audience that was invested in both of them, and an exciting storyline at the forefront. It was a perfect way to launch the show.
Key Highlights and Insights
Women's Championship Match: Iyo Sky Vs. Liv Morgan
Iyo Sky got off to a quick start, overpowering women's world champion Liv Morgan both before and during the commercial break. After a missed attempt at the Bullet Train Attack, Morgan took advantage and gained the upper hand with a backstabber that almost secured her a victory with a two-count.
Sky responded with a series of three German suplexes but lost her balance when she tried to come off the top rope, interrupting her flow. However, she bounced back well, successfully executed the Bullet Train Attack, and prepared for the Over the Moonsault. Morgan countered by raising her knees, landed the ObLIVion move, and clinched the win.
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The festivities didn't last long when Rhea Ripley stepped in, confronting Morgan directly. It was a clear signal that The Eradicator had her sights set on taking the title from her opponent.
The match was entertaining, but it didn’t quite elevate itself due to some disorganized moments toward the end, likely due to time limits. Morgan's victory was the right choice, regardless of how impressive Sky has been. The real money lies in the upcoming clash between Ripley and Morgan, which will ultimately allow Ripley to reclaim the title she never actually lost.
Morgan triumphed over Sky to keep her championship.
Key Highlights and Insights
World Heavyweight Championship: Priest Vs. Bálor Vs. Gunther
The Ring General remains the champion of the world in the heavyweight division after Gunther triumphed over Finn Bálor and Damian Priest in a thrilling Triple Threat Match.
The excitement never stopped, with smooth shifts from one scene to the next, all fitting perfectly into the larger narrative. There were multiple instances where Priest and Bálor accidentally sabotaged each other's chances of winning the match.
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In the end, their intense focus on stopping each other from emerging victorious allowed Gunther to stay in the fight just long enough to execute a powerbomb on Priest on the ring steps, followed by another one on Bálor inside the ring, leading him to secure the win with a pinfall.
Let’s hope this wraps up the current storyline involving Priest and Bálor competing for the world title, allowing Gunther to pursue new challenges. There are plenty of high-caliber opponents available for the champion to face, and it’s essential for the success of his title reign that he does so.
While Priest and Bálor are both impressive, their rivalry seems to have hit a lull, which is not where Gunther should be at this moment.
Nonetheless, it was a fantastic match that the audience really enjoyed, and the deserving winner came out on top.
Gunther overcame Bálor and Priest to keep his title.
Key Highlights and Insights
US Women's Championship: Michin Vs. Chelsea Green
A historic event took place on Saturday night when Michin and Chelsea Green faced off to determine the inaugural women's United States champion.
In a closely contested match, Michin's focus on Piper Niven ended up costing her a chance to make history. At one point, she executed the Eat Defeat move onto the floor, which appeared to eliminate Niven from the equation.
A short while later, Niven stepped in to create one final distraction. Green capitalized on this opening, jumping off the top rope and landing perfectly for the Unprettier. She executed her signature move, clinching the victory and the championship.
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Similar to the women's title match that took place earlier in the event, this one felt a bit hurried, but it might have been an improvement. The connection between the wrestlers was clear, the audience was enthusiastic about Green, and the ending was carried out effectively, culminating in a satisfying moment where the villain claimed the championship.
Based on the exchange between Michin and Niven, it seems like this is only the beginning of their rivalry. It’s uncertain how far it will develop and if Michin will eventually claim the title in the future.
Green triumphed over Michin to claim the championship.
Key Highlights and Insights
