As the dust settles on Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, the wrestling world’s attention has shifted to Saturday Night’s Main Event, a show touted as a return to the classic format that has charmd fans for decades. However, the omission of two of WWE’s biggest stars, Roman Reigns and Rhea Ripley, has sparked outrage among fans and senior figures alike. According to veteran Vince Russo, WWE’s decision to leave these behemoths off the card is not only bewildering but also potentially catastrophic for the event’s success.
Saturday Night’s Main Event is meant to be a night of high-stakes championships and thrilling match-ups, with the likes of Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Liv Morgan, and IYO SKY set to clash in the squared circle. But without Roman Reigns and Rhea Ripley, the WWE Universe is left feeling short-changed, with many fans demanding answers from the McMahon machine.
Russo, a man who has been around the block a few times, is incensed by WWE’s apparent oversight. Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Legion of RAW podcast, he posed some uncomfortable questions: “How do you not have your biggest stars on that show? Is Roman advertised? No Roman! No Rhea Ripley! No babyface is going after the Intercontinental Title.”
The omission of Roman Reigns, one of the WWE’s standard-bearers, is made all the more puzzling by the fact that the company has been touting his presence at major events of late. His absence from Saturday Night’s Main Event will undoubtedly leave a gaping hole in the card, one that will be difficult to fill.
As for Rhea Ripley, her exclusion from the show raises even more questions. With Morgan and SKY scheduled to collide for the Women’s United States Championship, there is still a chance that Ripley may make an appearance, but the fact that she was not included in the original lineup suggests that her star may be fading within the company.
Regardless of the reason behind WWE’s decision, the consequences could be far-reaching. The absence of Roman Reigns and Rhea Ripley has sent suprisewaves throughout the wrestling world, with fans and wrestling insiders alike left wondering what the future holds for these two talented Superstars.
As Saturday Night’s Main Event draws closer, the pressure on WWE is mounting. Can the company recover from this catastrophic oversight, or will the absence of Roman Reigns and Rhea Ripley prove to be a fatal blow to the event’s success? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the WWE Universe is demanding answers, and it’s up to the company to deliver.
