Saturday Night's Main Event – 1/25/2025

01/25/2025

I. Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax: WWE World's Women Championship Match

  • Outcome: Rhea Ripley defeats Nia Jax to retain her title.
  • Aftermath: Ripley remains the reigning champion and awaits a potential challenger, likely determined by the Women's Royal Rumble on February 1st.

II. Bron Breakker vs. Sheamus: Men's Intercontinental Championship Match

  • Outcome: Bron Breakker retains his title in a hard-fought battle against Sheamus.
  • Aftermath: Sheamus' opportunities to claim the championship are dwindling, raising the stakes for his future.

III. Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens Contract Signing

  • Facilitator: WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels oversees the proceedings.
  • Stipulations: The winner of the match will not only be the WWE Champion but may headline WrestleMania if chosen.
  • Key Moments:
    1. Both Rhodes and Owens ceremoniously raise their championship belts, hanging them above the ring to signify the high stakes.
    2. Owens sucker-punches Rhodes and attempts to pile-drive Michaels, but HBK retaliates with a decisive Sweet Chin Music to Owens.

IV. Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu

  • Key Moments:
    1. Jacob Fatu relentlessly attacks Strowman, repeatedly smashing him into the turnbuckle and ignoring referee commands.
    2. Fatu throws the referee and follows with three spectacular backward moonsaults.
  • Outcome: Braun Strowman wins by disqualification as Fatu's aggression leads to an official stoppage.

V. Main Event: Gunther vs. Jey Uso (WWE World Heavyweight Championship)

  • Outcome: Gunther successfully retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a thrilling contest.
  • Aftermath: Gunther cements his reign as champion, while Jey Uso's resilience further solidifies his standing in the title picture.