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Saturday Night Main Event Results (5/24/25) šŗ + The 3rd Man Revealed š„ & Double or Nothing Preview š®
Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Good morning. Today we look back at AEWās very first Double or Nothing, WWE Saturday Nightās Main Event delivered chaos in Tampa with four title matches, a steel cage war, and Bronson Reed shockingly aligning with Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker. Also inside: WWE confirms Evolution is returning, Cenaās farewell tour enters its final stretch, and Kenny Omega opens up about his biggest AEW regret. Redditās buzzing about Gunther sightings and Linda McMahonās congressional momentāand much more. Letās dig in!
šļø On This Day in AEW - 2019
š AEW's first-ever pay-per-view, Double or Nothing, closed with a shocking debut that brought the Las Vegas crowd to its feet. After Chris Jericho defeated Kenny Omega, a former WWE star stormed the ring and attacked both men to close the show.
š¤ Who made their AEW debut in this moment? |
(Answer at the end of todayās issue!)
WWE Saturday Night Main Event Results - May 24th, 2025
WWE Saturday Nightās Main Event aired live from the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, marking the companyās third primetime special since reviving the legendary franchise. The night featured four title matches, a steel cage grudge match, and a major post-match alliance that could reshape the Raw landscape. John Cenaās continued descent, Bronson Reedās shocking alignment, and Cody Rhodesā return delivered some of the biggest moments on a stacked card.
Seth Rollins & Bron Breakker def. CM Punk & Sami Zayn. In a wild opening tag match, Punk and Zayn controlled the early pace before Breakkerās power shifted the momentum. After back-and-forth action and several nearfalls, Paul Heyman caused a distraction while Bronson Reed jumped the barricade and pounced Punk through the guardrail. Breakker speared Zayn for the win, and post-match, Reed shockingly joined Rollins and Breakkerās faction, flattening Punk with a 747 Splash.
Bronson Reed being the third man to join the Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker team alongside Paul Heyman is f*cking awesome.
I canāt be the only one that didnāt see this coming, a great decision on WWEās part.
THIS FACTION. š
#SNME
ā PW Chronicle (@_PWChronicle)
12:29 AM ā¢ May 25, 2025
Zelina Vega def. Chelsea Green to retain the WWE Womenās United States Championship. Green dominated much of the match and nearly won after powerbombing Vega on the floor. However, Vega fought back, hitting an avalanche Code Red to secure the pin. Green was left bloodied and dazed post-match as her Secret Hervice tended to her.
John Cena def. R-Truth to retain the WWE Undisputed Championship. R-Truth, wrestling under the name Ron Cena, mimicked his opponentās moveset and came close to scoring an upset. Cena lured him into a false show of sportsmanship, delivering a low blow and Attitude Adjustment for the win. He followed up by blasting Truth in the face with the title belt after the bell.
Jey Uso confronted John Cena backstage. Cena reminded Jey of his Royal Rumble elimination and warned him that Logan Paul might walk out with the World Heavyweight Championship, leaving Jey in the shadow of a YouTuber.
Damian Priest def. Drew McIntyre in a Steel Cage Match. McIntyre ambushed Priest before the bell and introduced chairs into the equation. Inside the cage, they traded big strikes, suplexes, and finishers. Priest ultimately won by escaping through the door after a brutal Con-Chair-To, despite Jesse Ventura criticizing the door escape rule on commentary.
Jesse Ventura crashing out over the cage match rules got me crying
LMFAOOOOOOOOO
#SNME
ā FADE (@FadeAwayMedia)
1:37 AM ā¢ May 25, 2025
Jey Uso def. Logan Paul to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Late interference from John Cena led to Cody Rhodes returning to make the save. Cody took out Cena with Cross Rhodes, allowing Jey to capitalize on Logan with a spear and top-rope splash. After the match, Cody challenged Cena and Paul to a tag match at Money in the Bank, teaming with Jey.
šØšØšØ CODY RHODES IS BACK! šØšØšØ
CODY RHODES IS BACK TO STOP JOHN CENA FROM SCREWING OVER JEY USO!
#SNME
ā WWE (@WWE)
2:01 AM ā¢ May 25, 2025
š® WWE NXT Battleground Preview - May 25th, 2025
Live Tonight, 8pm EST on Peacock
NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Myles Borne
NXT Womenās Title: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Jordynne Grace
TNA World Championship: Joe Hendry (c) vs. Trick Williams
NXT Womenās North American Title: Sol Ruca (c) vs. Kelani Jordan
Tony DāAngelo vs. Channing āStacksā Lorenzo
Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, and Niko Vance vs. Josh Briggs, Hank Walker, and Tank Ledger
š® AEW Double or Nothing Preview - May 25th, 2025
Live Tonight, 8pm EST on Prime Video, YouTube, PPV.com and Fubo
Men's Owen Hart Foundation Cup Tournament Final: Will Ospreay vs. "Hangman" Adam Page
Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) vs. The Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher and Josh Alexander)
AEW Continental Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. "Speedball" Mikey Bailey
Kenny Omega, Swerve Strickland, Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, Katsuyori Shibata and Willow vs. Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson and Marina Shafir (Anarchy in the Arena match)
Mark Briscoe vs. Ricochet (Stretcher match)
FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) vs. Daniel Garcia and Nigel McGuinness
AEW Women's World Championship: "Timeless" Toni Storm (c) vs. Mina Shirakawa
AEW World Tag Team Championships: The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) (c) vs. The Sons of Texas (Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara)
Women's Owen Hart Foundation Cup Tournament Final: Jamie Hayter vs. Mercedes Mone
Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford vs. Anna Jay and Harley Cameron*
Latest WWE News, Rumors & Updates
š£WWE Evolution Announced For July 13th In Atlanta, Georgia
WWE is bringing back the all-women's event Evolution for the first time since 2018. The announcement came during a commercial break on WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. It'll be a part of a jam-packed weekend that also includes NXT Great American Bash and Saturday Night's Main Event at State Farm Arena. The last Evolution event was headlined by Ronda Rousey versus Nikki Bella for the Raw Women's Championship, igniting fans' excitement for the upcoming event.
š„Top WWE Faction Has Allegedly Imploded
WWE's The Bloodline, under Solo Sikoaās leadership, is reportedly showing signs of destabilization. Jacob Fatuās rising popularity and US Championship win, along with the unexpected assistance from JC Mateo at the 2025 Backlash PLE, have created tension. 'The Bloodline or the New Bloodline, as it should be known, is imploding,' actor and WWE fan Freddie Prinze Jr. discussed on his podcast. Prinze also predicted Fatu could 'frigginā headline WrestleMania one day.'
ā³John Cena Has 23 WWE Appearances Left Before Retiring
John Cena's illustrious wrestling career is nearing its end, with his retirement scheduled for December 2025. After wrestling R-Truth at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event on May 24, Cena is down to his final 23 appearances. His farewell tour, initially consisting of 36 appearances, is steadily drawing to a close. Fans can catch his upcoming matches at various WWE events.
šļøWWE Saturday Night's Main Event Announced For July 12th In Atlanta, GA, Great American Bash Also...
WWE has announced the return of Saturday Night's Main Event on July 12th, clashing with AEW's All In. The event will take place in Atlanta, GA, alongside the Great American Bash, though no date has been released for the latter. "We were told that the announcement for Atlanta Saturday Night Main Event and start to Goldbergās appearance there should kick off in short order," reported Fightful Select. Goldberg hinted his retirement match would occur in the south.
š„Bronson Reed Returns At WWE Saturday Nightās Main Event, Aligns With Seth Rollins
Bronson Reed made a surprise return during WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, siding with Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman. Reed blindsided CM Punk during the opening match, enabling Breakker to secure a victory. Post-match, Reed squashed Punk with a Tsunami, confirming his alliance with Rollins' faction. The unexpected twist left fans buzzing, with WWE tweeting, 'This dangerous coalition may have just become UNSTOPPABLE.'
šWWE needs to come up with a completely different plan for the Wyatt Sicks
It's been a rollercoaster week in WWE with fortunes changing for many wrestlers. The Wyatt Sicks made a triumphant return on SmackDown, demolishing the tag team division and celebrating Bray's birthday in grand style. Despite their disappointing booking last year, crowds went wild for their reappearance. Now, WWE has the chance to start afresh with a completely different plan for the group. On a down note, Zoey Stark suffered a crushing knee injury that could keep her out of the ring for a long time.
āAbsent WWE Star Patiently Waiting To Return
WWE star Omos, absent from the WWE ring for over a year, is eagerly awaiting his return. Despite a towering presence, his utilization has been minimal in recent years. His last televised match dates back to the 2024 Andre The Giant Battle Royal. Following a stint in Japan's NOAH promotion, Omos is ready to return and 'dominate in the ring again.' No official updates on his WWE comeback have been released.
Latest AEW News, Rumors & Updates
š¤¦āāļøWhat Kenny Omega Regrets About Being An AEW EVP
Kenny Omega reflects on the downsides of being an AEW EVP, lamenting that the role has restricted his freedom in the wrestling scene. "For me, that was the most regrettable [thing] about becoming an EVP for AEW...we could essentially be immediately taken off the air," he confessed. Omega also expressed his frustration over the discontinuation of the 'Being The Elite' YouTube series due to their new responsibilities.
šDaniel Garcia Assesses His Career In AEW And Elsewhere
At just 26, Daniel Garcia is making waves in professional wrestling, particularly with All Elite Wrestling. He discusses his 5-year plan on Isiah Kassidy's YouTube channel, expressing hopes of being a top industry name, main eventing pay-per-views, and assisting AEW with international expansion. Garcia also reflects on his most memorable matches and his decision to stick with AEW over WWE.
šļøTony Khan Pays Tribute To āRemarkableā AEW Original
Darby Allin, veteran AEW wrestler, has been away from the locker room for an extraordinary reason - climbing Mount Everest. Tony Khan, AEWās President, CEO & General Manager, couldn't be prouder, stating, 'Darby Allin is one of the greatest wrestlers in AEW, and weāre incredibly proud of what heās accomplished.' AEW is eager for Allin's return to the ring, with Khan expressing, 'Whenever heās ready, weāll be thrilled to have him.'
Top Wrestling Reddit Threads
šļø On This Day in WWE - Answer
Jon Moxley Shocks AEW Crowd After Jericho vs. Omega Main Event
6 years ago today, AEW presented its first official pay-per-view, Double or Nothing, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In the main event, Chris Jericho defeated Kenny Omega to earn a shot at the inaugural AEW World Championshipābut the real story came after the bell. As the show was closing, Jon Moxley made a surprise debut, attacking both Jericho and Omega in a jaw-dropping moment that helped define AEWās arrival on the wrestling map. Earlier in the night, āHangmanā Adam Page won the Casino Battle Royale to join Jericho in the title match, while Cody and Dustin Rhodes delivered an emotional and bloody brother-vs-brother clash, and The Young Bucks retained the AAA Tag Team Titles against The Lucha Bros.
Hard to believe Moxās AEW run started with one of the loudest pops of the decadeā¦
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