WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, held on January 25, 2025, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, brought fans a night packed with jaw-dropping action, intense rivalries, and unforgettable moments. Broadcast live on NBC and Peacock, and streamed on YouTube internationally, this 38th installment featured championship defenses, shocking disqualifications, and a heated contract signing ahead of the Royal Rumble. Let’s dive into the complete results, match timings, and standout highlights from this thrilling event.
Event Details
- Promotion: WWE
- Brands Participated: Raw, SmackDown
- Date: January 25, 2025
- City: San Antonio, Texas
- Venue: Frost Bank Center
- Capacity: 19,000
Complete Results and Match Timings
1. Rhea Ripley (c) def. Nia Jax via Pinfall
Rhea Ripley successfully retained her Women’s World Championship in an intense match. Nia Jax nearly clinched the win with her A-Nia-Lator finisher, but Rhea countered with an Electric Chair Slam, followed by the Riptide, to secure the pinfall victory.
Match Time: 8 minutes
2. Bron Breakker (c) def. Sheamus via Pinfall
Bron Breakker defended his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Sheamus in a hard-fought battle. Sheamus landed a Brogue Kick for a near fall, but Bron rebounded with a devastating Spear to retain the title.
Match Time: 11 minutes and 30 seconds
3. Braun Strowman def. Jacob Fatu via DQ
Jacob Fatu’s relentless assault on Braun Strowman led to his disqualification. Despite the DQ loss, Jacob dominated the aftermath, hitting multiple Moonsaults on Strowman, leaving him bleeding and unconscious. Security and SmackDown GM Nick Aldis were called in to contain the chaos.
Match Time: 9 minutes
4. Gunther (c) def. Jey Uso via Pinfall
Gunther retained the World Heavyweight Championship in an epic match against Jey Uso. Despite Jey landing multiple Spears and a top-rope Uso Splash, Gunther finished the bout with a series of Powerbombs to secure the pinfall victory.
Match Time: 16 minutes and 40 seconds
Event Highlights and Notable Moments
1. Contract Signing Segment
In front of his hometown crowd, Shawn Michaels moderated the contract signing for the Ladder Match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Royal Rumble.
- Kevin Owens accused Cody of betrayal and vowed to prove he’s the rightful champion.
- A tense exchange followed, culminating in Owens attempting a cheap shot, only for Cody to save Shawn Michaels.
- Shawn closed the segment with a thunderous Sweet Chin Music to Owens, leaving the crowd roaring.
2. Triple H Invites iShowSpeed to Royal Rumble
WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, appeared in a pre-recorded segment inviting popular streamer iShowSpeed to live stream during the Royal Rumble, adding a pop culture element to the event.
Key Takeaways from WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
- Championship Dominance: Rhea Ripley, Bron Breakker, and Gunther all retained their titles in high-stakes matches.
- Jacob Fatu’s Destruction: Jacob’s relentless assault on Braun Strowman created a shocking moment, hinting at a future rivalry.
- Royal Rumble Hype: The contract signing and Triple H’s announcement further built excitement for the upcoming pay-per-view.