WWE returns to Madison Square Garden tonight for Saturday Night's Main Event, bringing its recurring television special to "The World's Most Famous Arena."
The event comes on the same day as Fanatics Fest NYC, meaning many of the biggest names in wrestling are already in town, creating a WrestleMania weekend-style atmosphere despite SummerSlam still being two weeks away.
Add in Madison Square Garden's rich WWE history and the New York Knicks connection with Danhausen, and everything is in place for a memorable night.
With SummerSlam approaching quickly, here's how I predict the show unfolds.
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WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLV Match Order Prediction
Opening Match: Danhausen vs. JD McDonagh
— No Disqualification Match
Opening with Danhausen gives the crowd an immediate reason to get loud. Between his recent momentum, New York popularity, and the no disqualification stipulation, this has all the ingredients to kick off the show with energy. Expect plenty of weapons, comedy, and chaos before Danhausen finally puts McDonagh away.
Winner: Danhausen
Second Match: Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria
Following a wild opener, WWE should slow the pace with a technical singles match. This will be a personal and likely the first of a few matches between these former friends and tag partners.
Winner: Lyra Valkyria
Third Match: WWE Women's Tag Team Championship
A title change feels right here. Brie Bella and Paige have enjoyed a successful championship run since WrestleMania, but Fatal Influence is ready to step up as champions. The crowd will be behind this match.
Winner: Fatal Influence
Segment: Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson
WWE has revealed few details about this segment beyond announcing that the two megastars will appear together in the ring. However, the company is clearly treating it as a major attraction, promoting it heavily to sell tickets and even updating its X cover photo to feature the graphic. Expect this to receive plenty of time in the spotlight.
Of course, Seth Rollins is the wildcard to watch. With Jalen Brunson appearing in front of his hometown crowd at Madison Square Garden, Rollins could be walking into enemy territory if he decides to interrupt. Regardless of how it unfolds, this has all the makings of an entertaining segment.
Main Event: Punk/Cody vs. Gunther/Sami
This match has the most variables, especially with SummerSlam just two weeks away. The stipulation added on SmackDown is that if Gunther and Sami Zayn win, they will be added to the WWE Championship match at SummerSlam. That outcome seems unlikely—CM Punk even acknowledged on SmackDown that neither he nor Cody Rhodes wants the match to become a Fatal 4-Way.
Instead, expect Nick Aldis to return and cost Gunther and Sami the victory, further escalating his rivalry with Gunther and potentially setting up a SummerSlam showdown between the two. Even in victory, don't expect everything to be smooth for Punk and Rhodes, as the tension between the unlikely partners should continue to build before their championship clash.
Winners: CM Punk & Cody Rhodes
