WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event: A Missed Opportunity for Specialness
The return of WWE’s quarterly Saturday Night’s Main Event shows this year was expected to bring a sense of excitement and novelty to the wrestling world. However, instead of serving as smaller premium live events during months with no major pay-per-views, these shows have been added to an already stacked schedule, making everything feel less special. According to wrestling experts, this oversaturation of events has led to a decrease in the overall impact of each show.
The Predictable and Uneventful SNMEs
While some PLEs have been stronger than others, the SNMEs as a whole have been predictable and uneventful, with the exception of Goldberg’s retirement match on the last installment in July. This lack of excitement has left fans and critics alike wondering if WWE is simply phoning in these events. However, with the next installment on November 1, just weeks ahead of Survivor Series: WarGames, there is still potential for it to be the most important one yet if booked properly. As noted by wrestling analysts, a well-planned event can make all the difference in reinvigorating the fan base.
A New Opportunity for Excitement
If Seth Rollins is out indefinitely, a marquee match pitting him against CM Punk at the show is evidently off the table. Since Punk already earned a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship on last week’s Raw, the next SNME should be where he faces a credible challenger in Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, or someone else from the Raw roster to determine the new champ. This alone will make SNME worthwhile, but WWE can double down by making it a must-see event by booking Drew McIntyre to win the Undisputed WWE Championship from Cody Rhodes as well. As Bleacher Report notes, this would be a significant move, with the potential to reinvigorate the McIntyre character and leave fans buzzing about a second massive title change in the same night.
A Potential Game-Changer
Doing so would effectively get Rhodes back in chase mode, reinvigorate the McIntyre character, leave fans buzzing about a second massive title change in the same night, and set the stage for an equally exhilarating Survivor Series. With the right booking, the next SNME can be a game-changer for WWE, providing a much-needed boost to the fan base and setting the stage for a thrilling end to the year. For more on the latest WWE news and analysis, visit Here.
