5 Things WWE subtly told us at Saturday Night’s Main Event

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event was an emotional night for John Cena and his fans as he officially retired from in-ring competition. The Last Real Champion tapped out to Gunther's Sleeper hold and got a big farewell from the crowd and WWE stars.

In this article, we will be looking at five things WWE subtly told us at the recent Saturday Night's Main Event.

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#5. John Cena is indeed done

When John Cena's retirement tour started in WWE, everyone had a small hope that Cena might not actually retire from the squared circle. However, when Cena dropped his shoes and wristband before leaving the ring, it subtly confirmed that the 17-time World Champion is indeed done.

The emotional ending of Saturday Night's Main Event, including the tribute video of Cena, is enough to show that Cena is actually retired from in-ring competition.

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#4. Sol Ruca is the future of the women's division

Sol Ruca delivered an energetic performance against Bayley at SNME. The NXT star defeated the Hugger and secured a massive win. The booking of Sol at the special show subtly hints that WWE is considering her the future of the women's division.

Getting a victory over Bayley is a big thing for Ruca, and it seems she has a bright future ahead in the sports entertainment juggernaut.

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#3. WWE is protecting Oba Femi

Oba Femi pushed Cody Rhodes to the limit at Saturday Night's Main Event, but Drew McIntyre's attack ended the match with a disqualification. The finish shows the company didn't want either champion to lose and ultimately protected Oba Femi.

Even in the post-match, Femi destroyed The Scottish Warrior and stood tall alongside Cody Rhodes, which asserts his strong presence over the main roster talents.

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#2. Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes III for the 2026 Royal Rumble

Drew McIntyre's attack on Cody Rhodes confirms that there is still unfinished business between them. The Scottish Warrior has previously suffered two losses to the Undisputed Champion, but the development at SNME asserts a rubber match.

The next premium live event is Royal Rumble 2026, and it appears that McIntyre vs. Rhodes will be announced soon for this Saudi Arabia event.

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#1. Is Gunther the new Legend killer?

In a single year, Gunther retired John Cena and Goldberg from the squared circle. The Ring General already had a dominant Intercontinental and World Title reign in the company. Now, his booking against legendary stars in their final match suggests that he can become the new legend killer in the Stamford-based promotion.

Next year, Brock Lesnar or AJ Styles might hang up their boots, and they could potentially be the next target in the line for Gunther.

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Edited by Neda Ali