The Combat Sports Authority breaks down tonight’s WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event card featuring Cody Rhodes defending the WWE Undisputed Championship against Drew McIntyre, plus CM Punk vs Jey Uso for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship.
Dave Simon and Genesis Johnny North returned for Wrestling Uncensored Episode 755 with a comprehensive preview of WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, analyzing every match on tonight’s card while addressing the latest developments in both WWE and AEW. From championship predictions to booking critiques, the hosts delivered their trademark unfiltered analysis of professional wrestling’s current landscape.
Whether you’re looking for detailed match breakdowns, championship predictions, or want to hear two wrestling insiders debate creative decisions, this episode provides everything fans need before tonight’s Saturday Night’s Main Event from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah..
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 2025: Championship Showdown Preview
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event: Championship Showdown Preview
The Main Event: Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre for the WWE Undisputed Championship
The American Nightmare defends the WWE Undisputed Championship against Drew McIntyre in tonight’s main event, with a critical new stipulation added on SmackDown: if Cody is disqualified or counted out, he loses the title.
Dave Simon acknowledged the challenge this presents: “If Cody is disqualified or counted out, he will lose the title. They just made that on SmackDown.”
The stipulation adds significant tension to an already heated rivalry, preventing Cody from taking shortcuts while giving Drew multiple paths to championship victory. The Scottish Warrior has been positioned as a credible threat, and the new rules heavily favor the challenger.
Johnny North noted the importance of match placement: “Unless you start the show, he’s going to be ending the show,” suggesting Cody’s match will either open or close the card, depending on what major angle WWE plans to execute.
Both hosts agreed this match represents a pivotal moment in Cody’s championship reign, with the restrictive stipulation creating genuine uncertainty about the outcome.
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World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk vs Jey Uso
The vacant World Heavyweight Championship will be decided when CM Punk faces Jey Uso in what Dave called “the big one” of the evening.
“Punk and Jey Uso, I think, is what you want to see here. That’s the big one,” Dave emphasized, highlighting the significance of crowning a new champion.
However, Johnny North tempered expectations about match quality: “Not so much for the match, just for the outcome. I mean, I’ve seen the match already, and it was okay at best.”
Dave presented a compelling theory about the finish and WWE’s long-term booking: “I feel like Jey Uso is going to get another run with the belt here. They need another top heel on Raw, and Seth Rollins is gone. I feel like Jey Uso is the guy for the job at this point.”
The analysis centered on Roman Reigns’ influence on Jey’s character evolution: “It’s like a Frankenstein monster type of thing where Roman is like, ‘be your own man, act like me when I was Tribal Chief, do all this stuff,’ which is basically going to turn Jey evil.”
Dave outlined a potential scenario where Jey receives assistance from Paul Heyman, Bronson Reed, and Braun Breaker: “I think the best option would be for Jey to get help in this match from Heyman and Bronson Reed. And then take over the leadership there. Just be like, I’m now the leader of Seth’s group. Seth is gone.”
This would position Jey as the leading heel champion on Raw and create a natural feud with Roman Reigns: “Jey as the main nemesis for Roman Reigns. I think that’s what they should do.”
Johnny North agreed with the logic: “What really helps solidify your theory is the fact that Roman has been really pushing Jey man up pretty much.”
However, Dave expressed concern WWE might not fully commit: “I think they’re going to half-ass it and just kind of keep him as this yeeting character that is kind of in between, isn’t really heel, isn’t really believable. No one’s convinced of Jey Uso.”
Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill
Tiffany Stratton defends the Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill in a match that will test both competitors’ positioning on the card.
While not extensively discussed in the episode, this match represents a critical moment for both women’s careers. Tiffany’s championship reign has established her as a credible champion, while Jade continues her push as a dominant physical force.
The match could go either direction depending on WWE’s plans for Survivor Series and beyond.
Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat: Dominik Mysterio vs Penta vs Rusev
Dominik Mysterio defends the Intercontinental Championship in a triple threat match against Penta and Rusev, a match created through Adam Pierce’s creative booking.
Dave explained the backstory: “There was a number one contender’s match between Rusev and Penta, and Dominik enlisted Los Americanos. They attacked Penta and Rusev, which backfired on them because then Rusev and Penta attacked them and beat them up.”
When Dominik thought he had prevented a number one contender from being determined, Adam Pierce made both men contenders: “Dominik Mysterio thought that he had broken up the number one contender’s match and made it so that there was no number one contender. But then Adam Pierce said, Well, now they’re both number one contenders. So triple threat match.”
This classic WWE booking trope—the scheming heel creating his own worst-case scenario—sets up a match where Dominik must defend against two hungry challengers simultaneously.
Overall Card Reception and Viewer Sentiment
The hosts expressed mixed feelings about Saturday Night’s Main Event as a whole, with both acknowledging that the card feels underwhelming despite featuring championship matches.
Johnny North captured the prevailing sentiment: “I can’t say I’m excited for tomorrow. We’ve seen all these matches too. It’s just rematch after rematch. Even Punk and Uso, like we’ve seen that recently.”
A viewer named Harold Schneider commented during the live stream: “I won’t be watching Saturday Night’s Main Event.”
Johnny sympathized: “I don’t blame them. They’re not giving us much here.”
Dave acknowledged the rematch-heavy nature of the card while defending the importance of the championship decisions: “I do want to see what’s going to happen with Jey Uso and CM Punk, though. I want to know what decision the WWE will make. What’s the finish? It’s not so much the match. It’s what the overall decision here is going to be from the WWE.”
The discussion highlighted a common criticism of WWE’s current booking philosophy: its reliance on rematches and familiar pairings rather than fresh matchups that generate genuine anticipation.
WWE Creative Direction and Booking Decisions
John Cena’s Retirement Tour: A Controversial Farewell
The episode opened with Dave dressed as John Cena for Halloween, which sparked an extended discussion about Cena’s ongoing retirement tour and its reception among hardcore fans.
Johnny North didn’t hold back his criticism: “It’s really rough watching him do anything at this point. He’s got what, two matches left? It needs to be over soon. Like, it’s disgusting seeing him wrestle or even try to do anything that resembles wrestling because he’s an embarrassment right now.”
Dave tried to provide context: “Look, I get it. He’s not moving the same way he used to. But the guy’s been doing this for over 20 years. Give him a break. Let him have his farewell tour.”
The hosts noted that John Cena will appear on Raw in Boston in two weeks, potentially for one of his final Raw appearances before his retirement is complete.
“They’re in Boston on the 10th and they’re at Madison Square Garden on the 17th. I don’t know if he’s booked for the Garden, but it would make sense,” Dave explained, referencing Cena’s upcoming schedule.
The discussion highlighted the divide between casual fans who appreciate Cena’s legacy and hardcore fans who feel his in-ring performance has declined significantly.
Kit Wilson’s Singles Push and Pretty Deadly’s Future
A surprising topic emerged regarding Kit Wilson’s new singles presentation on SmackDown, which raised questions about his tag team partner, Elton Prince’s status.
“The fact that Kit Wilson from Pretty Deadly debuted like a new singles theme song, presentation, costume, all that stuff makes me think Elton Prince is not coming back for a while. Like, what’s the injury there?” Dave questioned.
The hosts discussed WWE’s pattern of breaking up tag teams when one member is injured, often leading to singles pushes that never quite recapture the magic of the original tandem.
“It’s tough because Pretty Deadly was actually getting over as a comedic act. But if Elton’s hurt long-term, you gotta do something with Kit,” Johnny reasoned.
Chelsea Green’s Wonder Woman Costume and Halloween on SmackDown
The hosts expressed disappointment that WWE didn’t fully embrace Halloween during Friday’s SmackDown, despite the show falling on October 31st.
“I’m disappointed SmackDown tonight didn’t have like a Halloween brawl match with pumpkins. Smackdown on Halloween, live show, they did like nothing,” Dave lamented.
Johnny agreed: “I mean, they had a cool setup. I thought the setup was awesome with the skeleton thing and all that. That looked nice. But you’re right, that’s all they really did. Chelsea Green was dressed up as Wonder Woman in a promo.”
The conversation highlighted Dave’s love for Halloween and his belief that wrestling, as an inherently theatrical medium, should embrace the holiday more enthusiastically.
“In wrestling, you’re kind of playing dress up anyway, like every week. So why not do a fun thing for Halloween? Come on,” Dave argued.
Chelsea Green’s Wonder Woman Costume and Halloween on SmackDown
The hosts expressed disappointment that WWE didn’t fully embrace Halloween during Friday’s SmackDown, despite the show falling on October 31st.
“I’m disappointed Smackdown tonight didn’t have like a Halloween brawl match with pumpkins. Smackdown on Halloween, live show, they did like nothing,” Dave lamented.
Johnny agreed: “I mean, they had a cool setup. I thought the setup was awesome with the skeleton thing and all that. That looked nice. But you’re right, that’s all they really did. Chelsea Green was dressed up as Wonder Woman in a promo.”
The conversation highlighted Dave’s love for Halloween and his belief that wrestling, as an inherently theatrical medium, should embrace the holiday more enthusiastically.
“In wrestling, you’re kind of playing dress up anyways, like every week. So why not do a fun thing for Halloween? Come on,” Dave argued.
Dave specifically wanted to see violence: “I love Halloween! Bumping on pumpkins is always good.”
Watching Saturday Night’s Main Event in Canada
An interesting tangent emerged about how Canadian viewers can watch Saturday Night’s Main Event, highlighting the confusion around WWE’s broadcast strategy.
“How do we watch it here? Is it on NBC?” Dave asked.
Johnny clarified: “I believe it’s on YouTube for us.”
The exchange revealed WWE’s fragmented international broadcast strategy, with the show available on NBC and Peacock in the United States but requiring YouTube access in Canada.
“It’s not on Netflix. Why isn’t it on Netflix?” Dave questioned, noting that Netflix was only promoting Survivor Series rather than the Saturday Night’s Main Event special.
This confusion about access points represents an ongoing challenge for WWE as it navigates multiple streaming partnerships and broadcast deals across different territories.
AEW Dynamite: Halloween Creativity and Booking Critiques
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Hangman Page’s Tony Schiavani Disguise: Creative Concept, Flawed Execution
The most talked-about moment from AEW Dynamite’s Halloween episode was Hangman Adam Page disguising himself as legendary commentator Tony Schiavani to attack Samoa Joe.
Dave praised the creativity: “Hangman Page dressing up as Tony Schiavani and tricking everybody and then attacking Samoa Joe at the end of Dynamite was pretty cool. The idea was good.”
However, Johnny identified execution issues: “The idea was good, it just took so long to get there. That was the problem with it. By the time you got there, it’s like you took this long to set this up?”
The segment required multiple elements to coordinate: switching out the real Schiavani with Page while maintaining Schiavani’s voice for authenticity, positioning everyone correctly, and incorporating a brawl with costumed extras.
“They had to switch out Schiavani with Hangman, and they had to make sure Schiavani was still doing the voicing because there’s no way that was Hangman doing the voicing—it was clearly Schiavani. By the time they did that, it took forever,” Johnny explained.
Despite the execution concerns, both hosts appreciated AEW’s willingness to try creative storytelling approaches, even if the segments don’t always land perfectly.
“It was still cool. Sometimes Halloween is fun,” Dave concluded.
Chris Jericho’s Anime Character Costume
AEW’s Halloween theme extended to Chris Jericho appearing as an anime character, which drew a mixed response from Johnny North.
“Chris Jericho was an anime character. It didn’t make any sense, though. He should have been the Undertaker or something. That’s fine,” Johnny critiqued.
The hosts noted that wrestling naturally lends itself to costume-based characters, making Halloween a perfect opportunity for creative character work.
“If you’re doing it with zombie goblins every week on TV—Kane, Rey Mysterio—I mean, every luchador is doing Halloween as their job,” Dave pointed out, highlighting how wrestling culture already embraces theatrical presentation.
AEW’s Ongoing Creative Challenges
While not extensively discussed in this episode, the hosts touched on broader concerns about AEW’s creative direction and the pacing issues plaguing recent Dynamite episodes.
The Hangman Page segment exemplified a recurring criticism: strong concepts undermined by execution problems that diminish the impact of key moments.
“I think that would be better if it were done a bit snappier. It shouldn’t have taken, like, 10 minutes to pull that off. That should have been done a lot quicker,” Johnny observed.
Cross-Promotional Notes and Industry Observations
TKO’s Nashville Takeover Weekend
The hosts noted the strategic coordination between WWE and UFC under the TKO umbrella, with both promotions holding events in Nashville during the same weekend.
“Daniel Cormier and Michael Chandler from the UFC were in attendance at SmackDown because this is a TKO takeover of Nashville this weekend since the UFC is doing a show in Nashville tomorrow night,” Dave explained.
This cross-promotional synergy represents the new reality of combat sports entertainment under unified ownership, with WWE and UFC increasingly acknowledging each other’s existence.
Nick Khan Spotted at World Series
In a humorous aside, Dave shared his experience watching the World Series and spotting WWE President Nick Khan sitting in the third row at Dodger Stadium.
“I was watching the World Series the other night, and whose big stupid face do I see? Nick Khan, like third row at Dodger Stadium,” Dave laughed.
The observation led to a comparison with former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon: “You know who’d never be seen at Dodger Stadium? Vince McMahon. You know why? Too much to do, pal. He was too busy working on the business. Nick Khan’s at Dodger Stadium, enjoying baseball.”
The moment highlighted the different management styles between the Vince McMahon era and the current TKO-led WWE operation.
Ronda Rousey’s Recent Comments on Khabib and Joe Rogan
The episode concluded with a brief discussion of Ronda Rousey’s recent controversial interview, where she criticized both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Joe Rogan.
“She’s saying that Khabib wasn’t a fighter, which I mean, he never really fought professionally, so she’s not wrong,” Johnny noted.
Dave observed, “I don’t know, she seemed like she was just being salty about everybody in that interview. So many clips I’m seeing is like, ‘Oh, Ronda talking shit about this person and that person.’ She seems mad.”
The hosts agreed that while some of Rousey’s points were valid, the overall tone suggested bitterness toward her position in combat sports history.
“A lot of it was funny and a lot of it was true. But bitter might be the word,” Johnny concluded.
Final Predictions
Saturday Night’s Main Event Results Predictions
WWE Undisputed Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) retains over Drew McIntyre World Heavyweight Championship: Jey Uso defeats CM Punk (with interference) Women’s Championship: Likely remains with Tiffany Stratton (c) Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio (c) likely retains in triple threat
The hosts emphasized that WWE has been unpredictable lately, making definitive predictions challenging.
“You never know with WWE anymore. They’ve been swerving us left and right,” Dave stated.
Dave’s prediction for Jey Uso represents his belief in WWE’s long-term storytelling: “I think that’s what they should do. Because it would really give the ball to Jey Uso.”
However, he tempered his optimism with reality: “But I think they’re going to half-ass it and just kind of keep him as this yeeting character that is kind of in between.”
Why Wrestling Uncensored Remains Essential Viewing
Episode 755 demonstrated why Wrestling Uncensored has become a must-watch program for serious wrestling fans. Dave Simon and Johnny North provide:
- Unfiltered analysis without corporate restrictions or promotional obligations
- Insider perspectives on booking decisions and creative directions
- Prediction analysis based on storyline trajectories and creative patterns
- Historical context that enriches understanding of current storylines
- Honest criticism of both WWE and AEW when warranted
The show’s willingness to call out creative missteps while celebrating strong storytelling creates a balanced perspective that resonates with hardcore fans tired of promotional propaganda masquerading as analysis.
How to Watch Tonight’s Saturday Night’s Main Event 2025
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 2025 airs TONIGHT (November 2, 2025)
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