• WWE Was Planning An Interesting Return At Saturday Night’s Main Event
The next WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event this year is scheduled for November 1st in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Plans for the show are in jeopardy following injuries to World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and Jacob Fatu. The Visionary was expected to defend his title against CM Punk, while Fatu was rumored to face Drew McIntyre for a shot at Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship.
According to the Wrestling Observer, WWE had been discussing the return of Austin Theory at Saturday Night’s Main Event. The former United States Champion was expected to join The Vision and
plant seeds for his role in the 2025 Men’s WarGames Match. However, those plans were scrapped after Rollins was injured and kicked out of The Vision on RAW this week.
It was previously reported that The Vision would team up with Theory and Brock Lesnar to take on Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu, and LA Knight OR Jey Uso in this year’s Men’s WarGames match.
• John Cena Reacts To Rumors Of Extending His Retirement Tour
There are some rumors going on that John Cena won’t retire in December 2025 and that WWE will extend his retirement tour.
However, that’s not the case. Cena doubled down on his retirement date being December 13, 2025. Here’s what the 17-time World Champion tweeted:
“Despite any speculation or rumors, on July 6, 2024 I announced I would retire from WWE in ring participation. I am far from perfect but strive to be a person whose word has value.
12/13/25 will be my final match. I am beyond grateful for every moment WWE has given me. I am excited for 12/13 & look forward to seeing all of you one last time.”
• WWE Discussing One More Title Win For John Cena
John Cena is one of the biggest names in pro wrestling history. He has captured the World Championship 17 times, the United States Championship 5 times and the Tag Team Title 4 times. The one major title that has eluded him is the Intercontinental Championship.
But, that could change soon. The Wrestling Observer reports that WWE has discussed the possibility of Cena winning the Intercontinental Championship from “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio at Survivor Series: WarGames next month.
There is also a chance that the title plays a role in The Cenation Leader’s final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December.
His final opponent is expected to be GUNTHER, the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time. There have been rumors that WWE may hold a tournament to determine Cena’s final opponent, which could potentially be for the Intercontinental Championship.
John Cena recently defeated AJ Styles at Crown Jewel, and his next appearance is scheduled for RAW in Boston on November 10.
• WWE Was Set To Give Another Championship To The Vision
The Vision was formed after Paul Heyman turned on Roman Reigns and CM Punk in the main event of WrestleMania 41 Night – 1 to side with Seth Rollins.
On the RAW after the Show of Shows this year, Bron Breakker joined the group, with Bronson Reed later aligning himself with them as well.
Since then, the faction has become the top act on RAW. Rollins captured the Money In The Bank contract and the World Heavyweight Championship after forming The Vision.
According to the Wrestling Observer, WWE had plans for Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed to win the World Tag Team Championship as part of an effort to stack more gold within the faction.
The Vision was reportedly set to become an even stronger force before Rollins’ injury changed creative plans. WWE ultimately made the last-minute call to have Heyman and The Brons betray the World Heavyweight Champion instead.
The current World Tag Team Champions are Finn Balor and JD McDonagh of The Judgment Day, who are set to defend their titles against AJ Styles and Dragon Lee next Monday on RAW.
• Former Referee Dead After Bear Attack In Japan
Former pro wrestling referee Katsumi Sasazaki has tragically passed away at the age of 60 following a Bear attack in Japan.
Sasazaki, who officiated matches in several Japanese wrestling promotions, went missing on Thursday while working at Semi Onsen, a single-inn hot spring resort in Kitakami. He had been cleaning an outdoor bath when the apparent attack took place.
Authorities later discovered bloodstains, animal fur and several of Sasazaki’s personal belongings, including his glasses, slippers and cleaning tools, near the scene.
A search operation was launched soon after, and a body believed to be Sasazaki’s was found in a wooded area close by. Officials also confirmed that an adult male Asiatic black Bear, believed to be responsible for the attack, was located and put down by the search team.
Rossy Ogawa, the founder of Japanese Wrestling promotion Marigold, issued the following statement on Sasazaki’s demise:
“Tragic news has come in that the body of Katsumi Sasazaki, who was attacked by a bear and went missing at a hot spring facility in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, has been found.
Sasazaki’s final referee appearance was in the Marigold ring. A junior from All Japan Women’s Pro-Wrestling, he was reserved but dedicated to his work, and he leaves behind two young daughters.
He was supposed to attend the Shinkiba event but was absent, and we parted ways without exchanging any words.
Such an end is unthinkable, and all I can say is that it’s deeply regrettable and heartbreaking.
I pray for his soul to rest in peace.”
Former WWE NXT UK Women’s Champion Meiko Satomura also sent out a tweet for Sasazaki:
“Katsumi Sasazaki-san.
A person who supported me by inviting me to ZERO-1 during tough times for the group.
The last time he refereed was in January this year.”
We extend our deepest condolences to Sasazaki’s family and friends.
