WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event may currently have only four matches booked, but each contest features a championship on the line. Both the Undisputed and World Heavyweight titles will be defended, while Tiffany Stratton—the longest-reigning titleholder in the company—faces jeopardy to her reign following a beatdown on last week’s SmackDown. Additionally, the Intercontinental title triple threat match is expected to see outside interference, a situation that suits Dirty Dom perfectly.
With so much at stake and as WWE sets the stage for the beginning of 2026, there are several things the company should avoid doing at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Here are the top five things WWE should not do:
### #5. Nothing Substantial with The Usos
Jey and Jimmy Uso may have patched things up on RAW, but it feels like a band-aid holding back a potentially bigger issue. Jimmy consistently sticks up for family members at any cost, but most of the time, like his clash with Drew McIntyre on SmackDown to avenge Jacob Fatu, he ends up on the losing side.
Jey, on the other hand, recently won singles gold and thus has a more single-minded focus. He used this as an excuse for his actions toward Jimmy. Notably, Jey didn’t outright apologize for eliminating his brother; instead, he claimed Jimmy would have done the same to him. Jimmy agreed—but only if it came down to the two of them at the end.
Jey also stated he doesn’t have room in his mind for issues with Jimmy, which feels like a brush-off. Saturday Night’s Main Event should capitalize on this tension, even if their relationship appears cordial on the surface.
### #4. Ignore The Vision at Your Peril
After the way Seth Rollins was handled, Adam Pearce removed Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed from the battle royal set to determine CM Punk’s challenger. This move likely aims to prolong Breakker’s eventual title victory following his ejection of Rollins from The Vision.
While these imposing stars don’t have to interfere in or impact the World Heavyweight Championship match directly, they should at least be featured in a backstage segment. The trio could create a tense moment by staring down the new champion from the entranceway.
It’s also expected that a new member may debut on the following RAW, making this segment a key setup.
### #3. Avoid Jade Cargill Squashing Tiffany Stratton
Jade Cargill turned heel last week, leaving WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton less than 100% healthy. This attack may serve as an explanation for a potential loss by Stratton, known as The Center of the Universe.
While WWE officials could make a bold creative choice and have The Storm squash Stratton, they should resist the temptation. The company has invested significant effort into keeping Stratton nearly undefeated as champion.
A straight squash loss would undermine all that work, similar to how Brock Lesnar’s quick squash of Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship felt abrupt and unearned.
### #2. Cody Rhodes Should Not Use Underhanded Tactics to Win Again
Cody Rhodes is the top face in WWE, but his actions don’t always align with the role. He often refuses to acknowledge heels’ perspectives—for example, ignoring Kevin Owens’ side during their title feud. Last week, Rhodes dismissed Drew McIntyre’s claims by telling him to shut up instead of addressing the issues.
If Rhodes listened more, heels wouldn’t appear so justified in some of their actions.
Moreover, Rhodes has cheated in two crucial matches to retain his title. First, he won by dropping Owens onto a title belt; though the belt was introduced into the match by Owens, as the heel, he is the one expected to cheat. Then, Rhodes blasted McIntyre with the belt two weeks ago, which led to a disqualification.
If Rhodes resorts to cheating again at Saturday Night’s Main Event, it will only strengthen McIntyre’s claims and damage Rhodes’ credibility as a top babyface.
### #1. Jey Uso Winning Gold Again Would Be a Mistake
Jey Uso is a fan favorite to many, but others aren’t as keen on him. Regardless of opinion, having Jey win the title again at Saturday Night’s Main Event would be a significant misstep.
His previous run after defeating Gunther was underwhelming, likely due to booking issues or questions about his ability to carry a brand.
While CM Punk held the World Heavyweight Championship for only five minutes, he is among the best talkers in the business. Punk consistently cuts great promos weekly and tells varied stories—even if the underlying message remains similar.
Jey, despite being popular with the crowd, tends to repeat the same message on the mic. Additionally, he has already feuded with most of RAW’s top stars, whereas CM Punk still has numerous fresh feud opportunities as champion.
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With so much riding on Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE must steer clear of these pitfalls to maintain momentum and set up a compelling start to 2026.
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