Sportsnet Subscribers Left in the Cold for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event

WWE fans in Canada who rely on Sportsnet+ for their wrestling fix are in for a rough weekend.

An email forwarded to Ringside News reveals that Sportsnet+ will no longer air WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, starting with the December 14 show. Instead, Sportsnet is prioritizing other live sports like NHL and UFC while WWE transitions to exclusive broadcasting on Netflix in 2025.

The email from a Sportsnet+ representative states, “We wanted to inform you that WWE Main Event will no longer be airing on Saturdays starting this weekend, continuing through to the end of the year. As WWE transitions to Netflix for exclusive broadcasting rights in 2025, we are prioritizing Saturday nights for our wide array of live sports, including NHL, UFC, and more.”

For longtime fans who’ve used Sportsnet+ to keep up with WWE’s biggest events, this decision feels like a gut punch. While Sportsnet assures customers that WWE content will still be available on other days, the absence of Saturday Night’s Main Event leaves a glaring void for fans gearing up for one of the most nostalgia-packed events of the year.

Saturday’s show promises appearances from legends like Tito Santana, Jesse Ventura, and Koko B. Ware, alongside marquee matches including Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens. But if you’re a Sportsnet+ subscriber, it looks like you’ll need to make alternative plans to catch the action.

This sudden move has left fans scrambling and frustrated as WWE’s transition to Netflix changes the way many have traditionally tuned in. Sportsnet+’s decision to cut out Saturday Night’s Main Event right before its final year with WWE has sparked online debates about how fans will adapt to WWE’s evolving broadcast strategies.

Ringside News will keep you updated if any additional information regarding viewership in Canada becomes available.

What are your thoughts on Sportsnet+ dropping Saturday Night’s Main Event? Do you think WWE’s Netflix move will benefit fans, or is this a step backward for accessibility? Share your opinions in the comments below!