WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event specials continue just one week before the Royal Rumble! Tonight on NBC and Peacock, Gunther defends his World Championship against Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens make their Royal Rumble ladder match official with a showstopping moderator, and more. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event:
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event card: January 25, 2025
Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Nia Jax for the Women’s World Championship
WWE’s official preview:
Rhea Ripley is set to defend her newly reclaimed Women’s World Champion against former WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
After already engaging in a heated war of words with Ripley one week earlier, The Irresistable Force executed a vicious sneak attack on The Eradicator as she was Ripley arrived at Raw. Later that night, Jax called out Ripley, which resulted in the Superstars getting into a wild melee.
Don’t miss when the two powerhouses battle for the Women’s World Title at Saturday Night’s Main Event, this Saturday at 8/7 C on NBC and on Peacock.
Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu
WWE’s official preview:
The Monster of All Monsters is about to go to all out war with The Samoan Werewolf.
Returning from a brutal attack he suffered at the hands of The Bloodline, Braun Strowman will be looking for retribution when he takes on Jacob Fatu one-on-one at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Bron Breakker (c) vs. Sheamus for the Intercontinental Championship
WWE’s official preview:
Hellbent on payback after Ludwig Kaiser viciously assaulted him with a shillelagh during an Intercontinental Title Triple Threat Match at Survivor Series, Sheamus notched a hard-earned victory against his attacker on the Jan. 13 edition of Raw.
After the bout, The Celtic Warrior confronted Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker in the front row, and the two Superstars were quickly separated after Breakker gave his rival a hard shove.
Following the standoff, Sheamus will challenge Breakker as he hopes to finally capture the only title that has eluded him throughout his remarkable career.
Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens contract signing with moderator Shawn Michaels
WWE’s official preview:
WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and No. 1 Contender Kevin Owens must sign their Royal Rumble Ladder Match contract or else the match will be called off per General Manager Nick Aldis.
Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship
WWE’s official preview:
After an intense face-to-face in which Gunther attempted to trivialize him as just a “really good tag team wrestler,” Jey Uso is looking to capture The Ring General’s World Heavyweight Championship.
Nearly a year ago, Jey challenged Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship in the main event of Monday Night Raw, but The Ring General narrowly prevailed. Find out if one of WWE’s most popular Superstars can finally become a world champion at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Saturday, Jan. 25, at 8/7 C on NBC and on Peacock.
