Former tag team champions Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso reunite. Rhodes returned at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, his first appearance since WrestleMania 41. Rhodes picked up where he left off, reigniting his feud with John Cena and setting up a tag team match with Logan Paul at Money in the Bank.
There was a lot of speculation about what Cena and Uso would do at the June 7 pay-per-view. Cena has no immediate title challengers, and Uso will defend his world heavyweight title against Gunther on the subsequent Raw. After the conclusion of Uso vs. Paul, Rhodes laid out the challenge for a tag team match featuring WWE's top two champions.
The second biggest story from Saturday is "Big" Bronson Reed's return. The gargantuan superstar ended a six-month absence, aligning with Paul Heyman, Seth Rollins, and Bron Breakker in their victory over CM Punk and Sami Zayn. The steel cage match between Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre was another highlight.
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2025 WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results, grades
Paul Heyman enlists Bronson Reed to help Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker beat CM Punk and Sami Zayn
Heyman and Rollins' collective is growing more powerful. The group, including Bron Breakker, fleshed out their faction with a man big enough to fill two spots. Reed ended his six-month absence, playing the difference maker against Punk and Zayn. Fan-favorite Zayn got off to a rough start, being methodically broken down by his opponents. Momentum shifted once Punk tagged in. Punk mixed in some fresh offense, including a Code Red, with his greatest hits, such as a bulldog clothesline combo to his opponents. Zayn had Breakker in his crosshairs down the stretch, but couldn't keep up with multiple distractions. Heyman grabbed Zayn's leg, saving Breakker from Zayn's Helluva Kick. In the background, Reed emerged from the crowd and bulldozed Punk through the ringside barricade. Breakker capitalized on the chaos, catching Zayn off-guard with a nasty spear for the win. Post-match, Reed crushed Punk with a top rope Tsunami splash.
A great opening match with an intriguing conclusion. Reed is a solid addition to the group, someone with clear upside and enough questions to be compelling. Reed suffered an ankle injury at Survivor Series: WarGames while jumping off the cage through a table. Reed had teamed with Solo Sikoa's Bloodline against Punk, Zayn and Roman Reigns' team. Their recent history makes Reed's inclusion in this storyline suitable. Rollins and Breaker def. Punk and Zayn via pinfall. Grade: B+
Zelina Vega goes 2-0 against Chelsea Green in women's United States title matches
Everyone, including Vega, was shocked to see her win the women's United States championship. Former champion Green chalked it up as a fluke, but there's no doubt who the better superstar is now. Vega put an exclamation mark on her short match with Green, bloodying her rival and pinning her decisively. On April 25, Vega surprised Green with a Code Red, a nod to her cousin Amazing Red, while chaos unfolded ringside. The champ emphatically beat Green on Saturday with an avalanche Code Red that the challenger couldn't kick out of. Green's nose was bleeding significantly after the bell. There wasn't much to say about the short match, which clocked at approximately five minutes. Vega and Green maximized their minutes, and Vega got a strong win to kick off her title run. Vega def. Green via pinfall to retain the women's U.S. title. Grade: B
R-Truth gets villainized by 'childhood hero' John Cena
How Cena, 48, can be 53-year-old R-Truth's "childhood hero" is one of professional wrestling's great mysteries. Whatever the case, Truth probably won't have a soft spot for Cena moving forward. The undisputed WWE champion defeated Truth in a non-title match, hitting him below the belt to win in short order. Truth leaned into his admiration for Cena, entering with Cena's entrance music and ring attire. He further channeled his inner-Cena, hitting the champ with a five-knuckle shuffle and Attitude Adjustment. The match ended like most title matches of Cena's villainous era, using dirty tricks. Cena kicked Truth in the groin, hit an Attitude Adjustment, pinned him and delivered a second AA for no good reason.
After the match, undisputed WWE champion Cena and world heavyweight champion Jey Uso had a backstage encounter. Uso reminded Cena that he eliminated him at the Royal Rumble. Cena said he looked forward to crossing paths with Uso later and tried to plant seeds of doubt ahead of Uso's match with Logan Paul. Cena vs. Truth was as basic as a televised title match could be. Truth's comedy was the most rewarding component. Hopefully, WWE will do something with Cena and Uso moving forward. There's recent history to explore. Cena def. R-Truth via pinfall. Grade: B-
Damian Priest plays a con-chair-to on Drew McIntyre's head in a stellar steel cage match
A McIntyre-Priest brawl has become as inevitable as death, taxes and Thanos. The bruisers continued their endless feud, trading punches ringside before entering the steel cage. McIntyre brought two steel chairs into the ring, tools that would be significant to the match's conclusion. Saturday's penultimate match felt like the main event. Momentum swings were frequent, and big moves were abundant. The match's biggest spot was a superplex from McIntyre off the cage wall. McIntyre scored near falls with his signature Claymore Kick and by stealing his opponent's South of Heaven chokeslam. Another tool McIntyre used effectively was a chair, but its introduction ultimately cost him.
McIntyre set up Priest for a chair-assisted Claymore, the same move he beat Priest with at WrestleMania 41. Deja vu aided Priest, who moved out of the way moments before impact. Priest snatched the chair as McIntyre clutched his hurt leg. Each one of Priest's chair shots was more sadistic than the last. Priest first dug the steel into McIntyre's ribs and then his throat. A South of Heaven chokeslam floored McIntyre, giving Priest time to grab the second chair in the ring. Priest placed one chair under McIntyre's face and raised the other chair over his head, an ode to Judgment Day's original leader, Edge. Priest crushed McIntyre's skull with a con-chair-to before broodingly walking out of the cage door to win the match.
McIntyre and Priest have great chemistry, it's evident between tonight's steel cage match and their WrestleMania street fight. But going back and forth in an endless loop doesn't benefit anyone. This feud has reached its ceiling, and both superstars have a claim to being the better man. Hopefully, they can move on or wrap things up with a blow-off match that elevates one man to the main event. Priest def. McIntyre via cage escape. Grade: A-
Cody Rhodes aids Jey Uso in title defense against Logan Paul, sets up tag team with John Cena
Paul's athleticism will always benefit him in big matches, but his inexperience was evident against the world heavyweight champion. Uso got the better of his title challenger for most of Saturday's main event. Paul's short successes came when he caught Uso off guard or resorted to underhanded tactics. Each time, Uso's savvy would course-correct the match. Paul attempted his slingshot lariat but was intercepted by Uso's signature super kick. Paul nearly stole the gold after Uso ran headfirst into an exposed turnbuckle and turned around into Paul's trademark right fist, a strike allegedly amplified by the titanium plates in his hand. But Uso kicked out.
Uso's defiance spurred Cena's arrival, seeds planted during a backstage encounter between the champions earlier that night. Cena pulled the referee out of the ring, interrupting Uso's pinfall after an Uso Splash. Cena pounced on Uso, choking him with Cena's towel. The assault lasted until Cody Rhodes -- who's been absent since losing the undisputed WWE title to Cena at WrestleMania -- made his triumphant return. Rhodes removed Cena with a Cross Rhodes as Uso dropped Paul with a spear and Uso splash for the pin. Post-match, Rhodes challenged Cena and Paul to a tag team match against Rhodes and Uso at Money in the Bank.
Fans have wondered for weeks what roles Cena and Uso would play without title challengers at Money in the Bank. There are worse options than this. Cena and Uso both became world champions after being finalists in this year's Royal Rumble, Paul has crossover interest and Rhodes' return generates headlines. A decent match that leads to a solid follow-up. Uso def. Paul via pinfall to retain the world heavyweight title. Grade: B+
