Wrestling fans are set for a packed weekend as WWE returns to network television with Saturday Night’s Main Event, while AEW gears up for its highly anticipated Double or Nothing 2025 pay-per-view. On this episode of Wrestling Uncensored, Dave Simon and Johnny North dive deep into both cards, delivering clear-eyed predictions, breaking down storylines, and reacting to real-time audience feedback.
With Money in the Bank qualifiers heating up, injuries shaking up the women’s division, and shifting alliances in both WWE and AEW, this weekend is more unpredictable than ever. The hosts offer candid assessments of who’s likely to win, who’s being left behind, and what each promotion needs to do to keep fans engaged. Live chat reactions and host commentary cut through the hype, spotlighting which matches matter and which angles could shift the landscape on both sides.
From the chaos on SmackDown to AEW’s biggest matches and surprises, this episode delivers the essential insights, sharp analysis, and no-nonsense opinions that wrestling fans need heading into two of the year’s biggest shows.
Key Takeaways: What Wrestling Fans Need to Watch This Weekend
- L.A. Knight secures his spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match with a controversial win on SmackDown.
- Zoey Stark suffers a serious injury, impacting the women’s Money in the Bank picture and raising questions about WWE’s handling of sudden match changes.
- Judgment Day continues to evolve, with new members, shifting alliances, and a buzzing live chat about the group’s future.
- AEW Double or Nothing 2025 promises headline matches and major developments, with audience and host predictions spotlighting key matchups.
- Chelsea Green vs. Zelina Vega is added to Saturday Night’s Main Event, following criticism over women’s match representation.
- Live audience reactions and candid host commentary give fans an unfiltered look at the current state of both WWE and AEW.
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event: Stacked Card, Qualifiers, and Controversy
WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event returns with a loaded lineup, including pivotal Money in the Bank qualifying matches, a last-minute women’s championship addition, and ongoing fallout from both Raw and SmackDown.
Money in the Bank Qualifiers Set the Stage
L.A. Knight’s victory in a triple-threat match against Shinsuke Nakamura and Aleister Black dominated the lead-in to this weekend’s network show. The ending was far from clean, sparking instant debate:
Dave Simon: “L.A. Knight just defeated Shinsuke Nakamura, pinning Shinsuke and Aleister Black out of the ring. Missed it. Triple threat match there. L.A. Knight, Aleister Black, and Shinsuke Nakamura. Aleister Black is not able to break up the cover, as L.A. Knight covers Shinsuke to get the win and qualify for Money in the Bank.”
Johnny North: “Shinsuke got screwed… there’s no rope breaks in a triple threat. Nakamura got screwed.”
This result, which Dave called an “opportunistic win,” fired up the live chat and highlighted WWE’s tendency for controversial finishes as the road to Money in the Bank heats up.
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Women’s Money in the Bank: Injuries and Upsets
Both surprising results and a major injury rocked the women’s division. Zoey Stark’s injury during a triple-threat match with Rhea Ripley and Kairi Sane forced WWE to make changes on the fly:
Dave Simon: “You could tell she was hurt right away. As she’s like in the air, she yells, ‘Kairi,’ you could hear her say it. And then she drops down and her knees ’ all bent up and she’s screaming in pain.”
Johnny North: “That injury was kind of gruesome… It wasn’t Sid gruesome, but still very bad. And I don’t expect we’ll see her anytime soon.”
As a result, Rhea Ripley pinned Kairi Sane in her return match, a finish both hosts described as “awkward” but necessary. This match and qualifiers featuring Roxanne Perez and Julia (who both defeated major stars in their matches) showed WWE’s push for fresh faces in high-stakes matches, even if the path there is messy.
Dave Simon: “Roxanne Perez and Julia, the NXT call-ups this week, getting wins in Money in the Bank qualifiers over Charlotte and Becky.”
Johnny North: “I thought Charlotte was going to win, but the Becky thing was kind of ridiculous because Lyra came out and completely stole it for her. And she’s supposed to be a baby face.”
New Matches and Representation Matters
A significant discussion point from the live show and chat was WWE’s addition of Chelsea Green vs. Zelina Vega for the U.S. title, which appeared to address the outcry over a lack of women’s matches on the card:
Johnny North: “I think probably there was a bit of an uproar, if I’m not mistaken, because there were no women’s matches on the show.”
Dave Simon: “So they will have one. They will have Chelsea Green versus Zelina Vega.”
Judgment Day’s Shifting Alliances and WWE’s Unpredictable Factions
Judgment Day remains one of the most unpredictable storylines in WWE, with new faces joining, old alliances breaking, and the group’s future in question.
New Members and Live Chat Theories
The live chat and hosts agreed that the Judgment Day group has constantly evolved, with Finn Bálor at the centre of much of the turmoil.
Dave Simon: “It’s interesting how they’re continuing to evolve the Judgment Day and the members and how it’s changed over the years… The group is Carlito, JD, Liv, Raquel, and Dirty Dom, right?”
Johnny North: “I do like the recurring theme that Finn is the one who kind of causes change all the time. He’s the one who got Edge booted. He’s the one who got Damien Priest booted.”
Audience comments echoed this, with several live viewers speculating who would be the next to get pushed out and what the endgame might be. Dave summarized the group’s future plainly:
Dave Simon: “I could see Dom, Liv, and Raquel all getting kicked out of Judgment Day and Judgment Day continuing with Carlito and JD and Roxanne and Finn.”
Faction Drama Fuels Raw and SmackDown
Judgment Day’s prominence means weekly intrigue. Dave and Johnny broke down the backstage and on-screen power shifts, with Dave pointing out the group’s constant presence:
Dave Simon: “The Judgment Day is a big deal on Raw. They have multiple segments every show and have been doing that for, feels like, years now.”
Johnny North: “I can see this splinter into different things. I can see it spiral.”
These shifting alliances keep the audience invested and fuel speculation ahead of Money in the Bank and future PPVs.
AEW Double or Nothing 2025: Big Matches, Surprises, and Unfiltered Analysis
AEW Double or Nothing 2025 is positioned to deliver high drama and unpredictable outcomes. Wrestling Uncensored’s hosts brought both their predictions and chat reactions to the table, offering honest assessments of the most anticipated matches and angles.
Anticipation for Double or Nothing’s Main Card
While the show mainly focused on WWE, the hosts highlighted what makes Double or Nothing 2025 a draw for AEW fans.
Dave Simon: “Tomorrow, Saturday night’s main event, and then Sunday, it’s Double or Nothing 2025… It never, just never ends, it’s a constant cycle.”
Both hosts discussed the intensity of the build and how AEW’s approach to booking contrasts with WWE’s, especially as both companies push new talent and headline names. Audience comments in the chat highlighted excitement for the major matches and possible upsets.
AEW’s Roster Moves and Booking Decisions
AEW’s tendency for sudden changes and wild finishes kept the discussion lively. Dave and Johnny analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of AEW’s build:
Johnny North: “There’s a lot that just happened on SmackDown. I didn’t mind the Charlotte triple threat matchup, but… in terms of Julia, I’m just not sold on this. Roxanne, I can see that. Again, she’s really young, too.”
Dave Simon: “It’s a busy weekend of pro wrestling. It started, I mean, it’s been going on… It’s been constant, right? We had Raw on Monday, then there was Dynamite on Wednesday, and now it’s Friday, SmackDown. Sunday, it’s Double or Nothing.”
The constant cycle of wrestling television, especially with back-to-back major events, was a big topic for viewers, who voiced excitement and fatigue in the chat.
WWE Women’s Division: Injuries, Comebacks, and Rising Stars
The women’s division across WWE is in flux, with injuries, upsets, and new faces reshaping the Money in the Bank landscape and future title scenes.
Injuries Shake Up the Picture
Zoey Stark’s injury was the week’s biggest news, leading to changes in match outcomes and affecting both Raw and SmackDown.
Dave Simon: “Hope Zoey Stark has a quick recovery. Hope she’s okay. You never like seeing that on Raw. You never like seeing that in wrestling. Somebody getting hurt like that.”
Johnny North: “She was in a faction. Now she’s down to one, and now she’s out probably for a year or more. That’s very rough.”
Meanwhile, Bianca Belair’s injury continues to keep her off TV, with Dave and Johnny noting that the women’s division remains strong due to WWE’s depth:
Johnny North: “That’s what’s pretty good about the women’s division. WWE. They have so many…”
New Faces Get Their Shot
Both hosts pointed out the importance of call-ups and younger talent, especially Roxanne Perez and Julia, qualifying for Money in the Bank over veterans like Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch:
Dave Simon: “Roxanne Perez and Julia, the NXT call-ups this week, getting wins in Money in the Bank qualifiers over Charlotte and Becky.”
These results signal WWE’s commitment to elevating the next generation, even as some fans and viewers in the chat questioned the quality and readiness of certain new additions.
Conclusion: Unfiltered Reactions Set the Stage for a Major Wrestling Weekend
This week’s Wrestling Uncensored set the tone for a weekend packed with pivotal matches, unpredictable outcomes, and must-see TV for both WWE and AEW fans.
Dave Simon and Johnny North didn’t hold back on their takes, and the live chat kept the conversation moving with instant reactions, criticisms, and speculation. With Money in the Bank qualifiers set, injuries shaking up the women’s division, Judgment Day in flux, and AEW ready to go all out at Double or Nothing, this weekend could reshape the landscape for months to come.
As Dave summed up the wrestling grind:
Dave Simon: “It never, just never ends, it’s a constant cycle.”
And with every twist, fans will be right there to react—alongside Wrestling Uncensored.
