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WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event PPV Live – May 24, 2025: The Ultimate Preview
By [Watch Wrestling], WWE Insider & Event Specialist
The stage is set, the stakes are higher than ever, and the WWE Universe is buzzing with anticipation. WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event returns with a blockbuster Pay-Per-View event on May 24, 2025, promising an unforgettable night of jaw-dropping action, shocking twists, and career-defining moments.
For decades, Saturday Night’s Main Event has been a cornerstone of WWE programming, delivering some of the most iconic matches in wrestling history. Now, in 2025, WWE is bringing back that same electrifying energy with a stacked card that will leave fans on the edge of their seats.
In this exclusive preview, we break down every confirmed match, analyze potential surprises, and explore the rivalries that will explode inside the squared circle. From championship clashes to personal vendettas, this PPV has it all.
So, grab your snacks, settle in, and let’s dive into the must-see action coming your way this Saturday night!
🔥 The Confirmed Matches & Full Card Breakdown 🔥
1. WWE Undisputed Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes – “The Final Reckoning”
The biggest story in WWE reaches its boiling point as Roman Reigns defends his Undisputed Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes in what is being billed as “The Final Reckoning.”
- Background: Their rivalry has spanned years, with Rhodes coming agonizingly close to dethroning Reigns at WrestleMania 41. Now, with no Bloodline interference promised (per WWE management), this is Cody’s last shot.
- Stakes: If Cody loses, he can never challenge for the title again as long as Reigns is champion.
- Prediction: Will Rhodes finally finish his story? Or will Reigns cement his legacy as the most dominant champion of all time?
2. World Heavyweight Championship: Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs. Gunther – “The Visionary vs. The Ring General”
Two of the most technically gifted wrestlers in the world collide as Seth Rollins defends his World Heavyweight Championship against the unstoppable Gunther.
- Background: Gunther has been on a warpath since losing the Intercontinental Championship, demanding a shot at the top prize. Rollins, never one to back down, accepted—but underestimating Gunther could be a fatal mistake.
- Stakes: Gunther’s relentless offense vs. Rollins’ high-flying resilience. Who cracks first?
- Prediction: A potential Match of the Night candidate with Gunther possibly becoming a 2-time world champion.
3. Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch – “The Eradicator vs. The Man”
Rhea Ripley has dominated the women’s division, but Becky Lynch is back with a vengeance, looking to reclaim her spot at the top.
- Background: Lynch returned at WrestleMania 41 and immediately set her sights on Ripley, claiming the champ has been avoiding real competition.
- Stakes: If Lynch loses, she must leave WWE for six months. If she wins, she solidifies her legacy as the ultimate comeback queen.
- Prediction: A brutal, physical war—but Ripley’s dominance may continue.
4. Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Bron Breakker – “Underdog vs. Destroyer”
Sami Zayn’s feel-good title reign faces its toughest test yet against the ferocious Bron Breakker.
- Background: Breakker has demolished everyone in his path, demanding a title shot. Zayn, the ultimate survivor, must dig deep to withstand Breakker’s power.
- Stakes: Can Zayn’s heart overcome Breakker’s brute force?
- Prediction: A potential show-stealer, with Breakker possibly capturing his first IC Title.
5. Tag Team Turmoil: The Usos vs. The Judgment Day vs. The New Day vs. A-Town Down Under – “Fatal 4-Way for the Tag Titles”
Chaos ensues as four of WWE’s top tag teams battle for supremacy in a high-stakes Fatal 4-Way Match.
- Background: The Usos want to reclaim their spot, Judgment Day seeks dominance, The New Day aims for one last run, and A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller & Austin Theory) are the wildcards.
- Stakes: Fast-paced, high-risk action with bodies flying everywhere.
- Prediction: The Usos may regain the gold, but don’t count out Judgment Day’s dirty tactics.
6. Grudge Match: LA Knight vs. Logan Paul – “Megastar vs. Maverick”
The war of words between LA Knight and Logan Paul finally comes to a head in what promises to be a show-stealing grudge match.
- Background: Paul has mocked Knight’s rise, calling him “all talk.” Knight fired back, leading to multiple brawls.
- Stakes: Pride, bragging rights, and possibly a future title opportunity.
- Prediction: Expect shenanigans, but Knight should pick up the win.
7. United States Championship Open Challenge: Carmelo Hayes (c) vs. ???
Carmelo Hayes has issued an open challenge for his U.S. Title—and rumors are swirling about who will answer.
- Possible Challengers:
- Randy Orton (returning from injury?)
- Ilja Dragunov (NXT call-up?)
- AJ Styles (seeking one more run?)
- Prediction: A surprise debut or return could steal the spotlight.
💥 Potential Surprises & Rumors 💥
- The Rock’s Return? Speculation is high that The Great One could appear to confront Roman Reigns post-match.
- CM Punk’s Role? Punk has been absent since WrestleMania—could he interfere in the main event?
- NXT Call-Ups? With WWE’s next draft looming, could we see Trick Williams or Roxanne Perez make a splash?
🎟️ How to Watch WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event – May 24, 2025 🎟️
- Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
- Where to Watch:
- Peacock (U.S.)
- WWE Network (International)
- PPV Providers
Final Thoughts: Why You CAN’T Miss This PPV
This isn’t just another WWE event—this is Saturday Night’s Main Event, a night where legacies are defined, careers are made, and the WWE Universe witnesses history.
- Will Cody Rhodes finally dethrone Roman Reigns?
- Can Gunther outlast Seth Rollins in a wrestling masterpiece?
- Will Becky Lynch reclaim her throne, or will Rhea Ripley continue her dominance?
Every match has high stakes, every rivalry has explosive potential, and the surprises could shake WWE to its core.
Don’t miss WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event – LIVE May 24, 2025!
What do YOU think will happen? Let us know in the comments below!
Very good show
I think his Ic run being so long hurt him as a credible world champion. It’s like he fought all the same guys and crushed them for a mid card belt now we are supposed to believe they are an actual challenge to him as a world champion? Lol when they took the intercontinental title off of him they should have moved him to SmackDown and put a new list of challengers in front of him. And moved Cody and the WWE championship to raw
Very good episode,
imagine being deluded enough to think a multi billion dollar company with guys who literally have wrestling in their blood hot shoted a heel turn storyline because they booked themselves into a corner. are you serious dude? that is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a minute lol. good luck bro.
Great episode.
Punk/Cody was there for the taking and Cena could’ve gone up against Gunther.
They knee jerked a heel turn because they booked themselves into a nepotism corner
Very good show
honestly don’t get the hate. like sure, there’s no major story here YET. But Punk/Rollins/Reigns has a lot of potential to be a high quality match. I’m legit looking forward to it and love that these three have wound up in a match together.
Great episode.
The triple threat match between them at Wrestlemania is gonna be awesome. Super stoked for this match
Great show
Let’s mention the women’s match in every live/hate challenge. Easiest task for this group of “journalists” ever. Each one of these love/hates are more embarrassing than the last. We get it, women’s wrestling is amazing and should main event every show and if a women’s match is bad it’s because where it is on the card or the booking it’s never the talent, all the women are top tier wrestlers.
Very good show
You wanna find out who the real simps and shills are? Mark down anybody who defends that main event match! Even the diehard AEW fans are crapping on that main event. It was terrible.
This Moxley stuff is stinking out the entire show and the dude seems to think he is Brock Lesnar.
The sad part is that this wasn’t a terrible show overall and with all things taken into an account. But at the end of the day, a bad ending can ruin a whole show for a lot of people. “Game of Thrones season 8” style.
Great show
So the crux of it all is that the PLE started strong…then ended with a sour belch.
The fans most remember how you left them and the fans are going to remember this show with a resounding “bleh”!
And any casual fan who watched with their buddies who are more diehard fans, may have left the viewing saying aloud, “That guy was pretty good. He should go to WWE”.
Great show.
I’ve said before but I think one of the issues here is that Tony is a massive fan of NJPW and often looks to emulate their PPV card structure. NJPW cards typically build to a climax with the big matches back to back and tend not to feature cool down matches or spots. Problem is western audiences haven’t been conditioned for that over the last 40 years, so often results in burnout. Personally I would have laid out the card like below giving breathing spaces, opening with the Steel Cage match and building to the Hollywood Ending as the main event.
Storm vs. May
Mox vs. Cope
Hangman vs. MJF
Hurt Syndicate vs. Outrunners
Takeshita vs. Omega
Swerve vs. Ricochet
Okada vs. King
Mone vs. Watanabe
Ospreay vs. Fletcher
Great episode.
Very good show, but the ending is what people remember. WWE ended Elimination Chamber with a huge heel turn. AEW ended Revolution with that abominable ending.
it doesn’t totally undo a great show, but it might have done more harm than good.
Very good show
I can already see Trips the mark statues, Trips the mark with a 20 minutes speech, the camera focusing onTrips the mark every 30 seconds when he is on the crowd.
Great show.
I’m glad they are bringing it back to a nice venue. The idea of hosting it immediately after Smackdown is insane. Why not put a highlight show or broadcast the Hall of Fame instead of airing Smackdown that week.
best of the best
Very good show tonight
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It’s good
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Loving it
Fantastic Article
Raw vs SD
The only switches from Raw vs SD were Breakker, and Jax?
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw.
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw. She’s been great on NXT so hopefully they don’t ruin her momentum.
I dunno what the Final
I dunno what the Final Testament want, but at this point I am afraid to ask.
Save yourself time and money a
Save yourself time and money and just say everyone on smackdown will stay on smackdown, everyone on raw will stay on raw. What clown wrote this episode?!
Willow should NOT lose
Willow should NOT lose to Moñe at Double or Nothing.
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni,
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni, but Ngl I would also love her just gal-palling around with Mina for a spell
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW.
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW. I’m kinda down for joshi invasion of all promotions honestly
Danielson is also a 21st century
That line makes me laugh like Danielson is also a 21st century wrestler
I’ve never heard of.
Uhg, some other random wrestler from a promotion I’ve never heard of.
This is going to be a squash match right?
Wait, Anna Jay isn’t in Dark Order?
not even the security guard
not even the security guard with the hogan beard is dragging me out of daily’s rn
Kurt V Bret V Perfect
Three other Ospreay dream matches
V Kurt V Bret V Perfect
I have never seen mina before.
I have never seen mina before…. But from the entrance alone i am a fan
I’ve ever seen. Good lord
Anna Jay one of the finest women I’ve ever seen. Good lord
May gets all the ladies.
May gets all the ladies.
Daily’s Place just feels right
Anna Jay match in Daily’s Place just feels right
Is Mina’s theme
Is Mina’s theme a rip of Danza Kaduro? 🕺🏻
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring,
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring, and her character work. I just wish she didn’t scream so much- every single move.
Was late tuning in tonight,
Was late tuning in tonight, went and watched the women’s title match, Tatum showed up and showed tf out. Sad she didn’t win but the sky’s the limit
Jensen getting back together
first step to Briggs and Jensen getting back together
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up,
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up, she’s not really in any important angles in NXT.
John Cena style
Jasmyn has that chiseled chin. John Cena style
“Thank you, Trish Jacey”
Jacey Jayne wants Thea to say “Thank you, Trish Jacey”
What a woman
Her weave fallen off and her not skipping a beat. What a woman. I’m all in on jaida parker
Jaida to get her feet
This OTM side quest was good for Jaida to get her feet wet but her ceiling is sooo much higher than Lucien, Bronco & SCRYPTS
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship.
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship. Besides being an awkward mouthful, it’s too derivative of Men’s midcard title.
Gratitude is not an option
“Gratitude is not an option but a debt that you will repay to me” lmao damn Jacy sounds so badass and ominous 😭
She’s got a really bright future.
Jaida’s only been doing this for a year and a half. She’s got a really bright future.
I love the implied narrative that
I love the implied narrative that it’s Nattie who is singlehandedly selling out a WWE tour of Europe
All these talks about call-ups,
All these talks about call-ups, I feel Jacy Jayne is more overdue than most. One of the best character workers around.
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week for a while now but it hasn’t really gotten her anywhere lol
Booker’s about to faint during
Booker’s about to faint during the sexiest contract signing of all time.
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING PART IN THE NXT SHOP COMMERCIAL AND MAKE IT A MEME
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done on her face right? She had some weird angles to it when the camera followed her walking
Any recognise the photographer
Any recognise the photographer in the Baron/Lexis segment?