WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in NYC, New York City, New York, USA, Streaming Live on Peacock, July 18th, 2026 — Event Preview:
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- Jul 18
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Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Start Time: 8 P.M. ET / 7 P.M. CT / 6 A.M. PT.
Location: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA.
Streaming: LIVE on Peacock.
The WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in NYC Show's Main Event: CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther & Sami Zayn in a Tag Team Match.
The WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in NYC Episode Preview & What You Need To Know:
The Undisputed WWE Championship changed hands on the July 6th Episode of Monday Night RAW as CM Punk defeated Sami Zayn to become an 8x WWE World Champion. As the week progressed, we saw CM Punk officially made the swtcvh to SmackDown but now he has Cody Rhodes to worry about as at SummerSlam the Undisputed WWE Title will be defended as CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes will happen but before we get there they have to tag together to take on Gunther and Sami Zayn in the Main Event of the MSG Saturday Night's Main Event Show. But Gunther is under some hot water, as he wanted to be added to the SummerSlam Undisputed WWE Title Match, but the General Manager of SmackDown, Nick Aldis, announced this match, which made Gunther snap. Sami Zayn took a Mental Health Break after losing the Undisputed WWE Title, now tagging with someone he doesn't like. Can they put their differences aside to work together to get the win? The same will be said with CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, as they will be fighting against each other in a few weeks.
On Social Media, Roman Reigns, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, invited the NBA Champion & NBA Finals MVP, New York Knicks Superstar Jalen Brunson, and Jalen Brunson has accepted, so we'll see the World Champion Roman Reigns with the World Champion of the World as Jalen Brunson will be the house he brought back to life in MSG.
Bayley and Lyra Valkyria were once best friends, tag partners, and friends who always relied on each other. But the loss caught up to Lyra Valkyria, as once they didn't successfully get the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles from Brie Bella & Paige on the Episode of Monday Night RAW, Lyra Valkyria snapped and gave Bayley a beatdown. Since then, we have seen Lyra Valkyria look deranged, lost, and unhinged. Tonight at MSG, these two will clash as Bayley looks to beat the respect into Lyra Valkyria, and Lyra Valkyria’s revenge is on her mind because she felt like Bayley dragged her down.
Brie Bella & Paige have been holding onto the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles since WrestleMania, and they've been having successful defenses left and right. But right here we introduce three hungry stars who came from NXT, who had a great run in that system, and have been making their names on SmackDown. Fatal Influence have been eyeing many titles, but now they want the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles. We saw Lainey Reid defeat Brie Bella on the July 3rd Episode of Friday Night SmackDown, and on the same night, the match was announced for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. But tonight, Fatal Influence's Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid will have the chance to earn their first set of Main Roster Gold if they manage to take down the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions tonight on WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in NYC.
Danhausen has become one of WWE's Fan Favorites since debuting at WWE Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event. He has fought the likes of Kit Wilson & The Miz at WWE Backlash in successful fashion. He has made some friends and some enemies. Here comes The Judgment Day; they have been picking on Danhausen for weeks, to the point they lost their money due to bad choices, as well as Liv Morgan, the WWE Women's World Champion, berating Danhausen, which caused her to be cursed, which played into her losing at WWE Night of Champions in the Finals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. But they stole Danhausen's gift from the New York Knicks, which was a custom-made Danhausen Jersey. AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh have trashed his experimental room. So tonight in Madison Square Garden, the home of the 2025-2026 NBA Champions, the New York Knicks, Danhausen said he has some backup that's from New York City to help him be by his side against JD McDonagh of The Judgement tonight. Danhausen looks to take down JD McDonagh in Madison Square Garden. But everyone is wondering who'll come to the aid of Danhausen; we'll find out tonight in Madison Square Garden.
The Official Slated Pre-Show Matches Announced for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in NYC:
Laredo Kid vs. Trick Williams (with Lil Yachty) in a Singles Match.
The Official Main Card Slated Matches Announced for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in NYC:
CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther & Sami Zayn in a Tag Team Match.
Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria in a Singles Match.
Brie Bella & Paige (c) vs. Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid) (with Jacy Jayne) in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title Match.
Danhausen vs. JD McDonagh (with Dominik Mysterio) in a No Disqualification Match.
The Official Slated Appearances Announced for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in NYC:
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns invited New York Knicks Superstar and NBA Finals Champion & MVP Jalen Brunson.
My Official Match Predictions for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in NYC:
As WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in NYC is tonight, the card is shaping up to deliver a compelling mix of championship stakes and high-profile clashes. Here are my official predictions for the event.
Tag Team Match: CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther & Sami Zayn in a Tag Team Match — I think CM Punk and Cody Rhodes will defeat Gunther and Sami Zayn in tonight's Main Event at MSG. I do believe Nick Aldis will be the reason for the win for CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, as I see him coming after Gunther after what he did to Nick Aldis, dismantling him. I expect some craziness to happen. But I'm going with CM Punk and Cody Rhodes for the win.
Singles Match: Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria in a Singles Match — Lyra Valkyria turned heel on Bayley after unsuccessfully obtaining the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles. Since then, we have seen a new look from Lyra Valkyria as she became deranged and out of touch. I do have Lyra Valkyria winning, as it makes the most sense, as they need to make her heel turn strong with a good win over Bayley tonight at MSG.
WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Match: Brie Bella & Paige (c) vs. Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid) (with Jacy Jayne) in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title Match — As originally this match was rumored for WWE SummerSlam now slotted for Saturday Night's Main Event, and I do see Fatal Influence be crowned the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions they should've won it right away when they arrived to the Main Roster but I expect them to beat Brie Bella and Paige in MSG. As this would mark Fatal Influence's first major accomplishment on the Main Roster.
No Disqualification Match: Danhausen vs. JD McDonagh (with Dominik Mysterio) in a No Disqualification Match — Danhausen has his next feud, and it's The Judgement Day, as he cursed the WWE Women's World Champion Liv Morgan and JD McDonagh. Well, in Madison Square Garden we'll have Danhausen in the house, and I expect him to win with some backup to fend off The Judgement Day. JD McDonagh getting a big spot is nice to see, as he's been working his tail off, and I do hope this goes over five minutes long.
Singles Match: Laredo Kid vs. Trick Williams (with Lil Yachty) in a Singles Match — This match was announced for the Pre-Show today, but I have the WWE United States Champion taking down the former AAA World Cruiserweight Champion in Laredo Kid tonight.
The Official Show Order for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event:
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns and New York Knicks Superstar Jalen Brunson Segment.
Danhausen vs. JD McDonagh in a Singles Match.
Brie Bella & Paige (c) vs. Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid) (with Jacy Jayne) in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title Match.
Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria in a Singles Match.
CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther & Sami Zayn in a Tag Team Match.
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