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The Good

This show was like comfort food—easy to digest and mostly satisfying. The wrestling was solid, the results made sense, and the crowd was all-in, making it an enjoyable watch. Let’s dive into the highlights:

Rhea Ripley Retains Her Title

The Women’s World Champion, Rhea Ripley, kicked off the night by retaining her title against Nia Jax in a strong opener. Rhea continues to dominate without much character development lately, but when you're that big of a star, who needs layers? She's the superhero we root for—even if she’s missing the dramatic backstory. Call it the “Rhea Effect.”

Bron Breakker vs. Sheamus: The IC Title Saga

Bron Breakker defeated Sheamus to retain his Intercontinental Championship in what may have been the match of the night. It’s Sheamus’ 798th attempt to capture the IC Title (at least it feels that way), but who’s counting? Oh, wait—I am.

Sheamus’ quest for the IC belt is like a long-running TV series. Think Supernatural—great in the beginning, but after a while, you’re wondering, “Are we still doing this?” Don’t get me wrong; the story works, but if they want to keep the momentum, a WrestleMania career vs. title match might be the way to go. Sheamus needs that defining, all-or-nothing moment.

As for Bron, he’s in an odd spot. The man’s barely on TV these days, except for the occasional backstage promo where he growls about dogs barking. His last televised match was over a month ago on 12/16, but somehow, it hasn’t hurt his credibility. WrestleMania season is here, though, so let’s hope the dogs start barking a little louder.

Gunther Retains Against Jey Uso

In the main event, World Champion Gunther retained his title against Jey Uso in a surprisingly strong showing for Jey. Now, let’s be real: No one over the age of seven thought Jey was walking out with the belt, but the crowd was firmly in his corner. Jey’s popularity carried the match, and Gunther remains an unstoppable force.

With WrestleMania looming, both men are in intriguing positions. Gunther is clearly set for a marquee moment, while Jey remains a fan favorite with untapped potential. Will they strike gold with his storyline, or will he remain the eternal “almost” guy?

The Bad

Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens Contract Signing

This segment wasn’t technically bad, but it felt lukewarm for a program as well-written as this one. Cody and Kevin are both incredible on the mic, and Shawn Michaels served as the mediator (tolerable, if not impactful), but this feud is severely lacking buzz.

One big problem? No one really wants to boo Kevin Owens. He’s too beloved for fans to truly buy into him as a credible heel against Cody, who is clearly the chosen one on a collision course with John Cena at WrestleMania. The outcome feels like a foregone conclusion, which dampens the stakes. My guess? Owens pivots to a program with Sami Zayn after this. It’s not bad; it’s just… there.

The Ugly

The WWE Transfer Portal

Okay, I’m cheating here because this doesn’t directly tie into Saturday’s show, but the Transfer Portal is a glaring issue across WWE programming. What is it, you ask? Great question. No one knows.

For months now, WWE has been casually allowing superstars to jump between shows with zero explanation, creating a chaotic free-for-all. It’s as if someone handed WWE the Infinity Gauntlet of storytelling tools, and they snapped away all logic. Sure, I understand the real-world reason—flexibility to keep storylines moving—but would it kill them to explain this on TV?

At its core, the Transfer Portal undermines the brand split structure, making it hard to care about roster alignments when there’s no foundation. It’s bush-league storytelling, plain and simple, and easily the worst creative decision under Triple H’s leadership—yes, even worse than those endless bad finishes (which, to his credit, have improved recently). WWE has done so much right, but this? Fix it, please.

Final Thoughts

Saturday Night Main Event was a fun, breezy show overall, with solid matches and strong crowd energy. Rhea Ripley continues to shine, Bron and Sheamus delivered a great match despite a tired story, and Gunther remains a world-class champion. However, the Cody-Kevin feud needs more heat, and the Transfer Portal remains a mess WWE needs to address.

With WrestleMania season officially underway, there’s plenty to look forward to, but here’s hoping WWE cleans up its loose ends. Because no one likes a house built on a shaky foundation—unless that house happens to belong to the Addams Family.

Stay tuned, wrestling fans. Things are bound to get interesting.