WWE is pulling out all the stops, and fans are here for it! After announcing the much-anticipated December 14 return of Saturday Night’s Main Event at the Nassau Coliseum, WWE and NBC are already looking ahead to the next one.
According to a new update from WrestleVotes, the second edition of the legendary show is set to air on January 25. And the best part? It lands just a week before the Royal Rumble, making it a must-watch event for wrestling fans gearing up for the road to WrestleMania.
WrestleVotes repotted on Twitter, “Sources indicate NBC’s second episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event is set for January 25th, with the location still TBD. A bold scheduling move, as it lands just one week before the Royal Rumble.”
This scheduling shakeup is no accident. WWE is elevating Saturday Night’s Main Event to premium live event status, blending nostalgia with today’s high-octane wrestling spectacle. The plan includes five special Saturday Night’s Main Event-style shows between now and the end of 2025, solidifying its place alongside heavy hitters like Elimination Chamber as essential stops on the road to WrestleMania.
For those who remember, Saturday Night’s Main Event originally aired as a trailblazing replacement for Saturday Night Live, running 29 times in its heyday and playing a huge role in WWE’s national boom during the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling era. Now, WWE aims to revive that magic with a modern twist under its new partnership with NBC.
WWE’s strategic move to air the January edition just a week before the Royal Rumble has fans buzzing with anticipation. Could this be the spark that sets off the first fireworks of WrestleMania season?
So, what do you think of WWE’s plan to bring back Saturday Night’s Main Event as a key event leading into Royal Rumble? Are you excited to see how it shakes up the wrestling calendar? Drop your thoughts and let us know how hyped you are!