WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event returned to NBC with a stellar two-hour show that exceeded fan expectations and generated excitement for the upcoming debut of RAW on Netflix. The show featured five matches, including four title showdowns, and lived up to its promise. The event saw a mix of familiar and new faces, including legends Jesse “The Body” Ventura, Tito Santana, Jimmy Hart, Greg The Hammer Valentine, and Koko B. Ware, who made brief appearances throughout the show.
The event was anchored by Drew McIntyre’s much-needed win over Sami Zayn, which earned him momentum and built serious heat. McIntyre’s victory over Zayn proved that he is a legitimate threat to The OG Bloodline. Additionally, Gunther’s clean win over Finn Balor and Damian Priest legitimized and extended his world title reign, and helped him build momentum towards the new year.
Kevin Owens’ post-match attack on Cody Rhodes was a highlights of the show, as he blindsided the champion and delivered a painful Package Piledriver, forcing officials to stretcher him out of the arena. The untelevised aftermath saw Owens take the Winged Eagle title belt and confront an irate Triple H on the stage, hinting at potential repercussions for KO.
