WWE Sets January 25 Date for Second Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC

One Big Thing

WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event will return for its second episode on January 25, 2024, just one day before the Royal Rumble premium live event.

Why It Matters

This marks a significant expansion of WWE’s broadcast presence on network television, with the company securing quarterly slots on NBC for the first time in 16 years.

Key Details

• The show will air from 8-10 PM EST on NBC
• This is part of a four-shows-per-year deal with NBC
• The timing aligns with the Royal Rumble weekend
• No venue has been announced yet

Behind the Schedule

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reports that NBC, not WWE, controls the scheduling of these events. This explains the proximity to the Royal Rumble, as WWE must work within NBC’s preferred dates.

Context

The first revival episode will air December 14, featuring:

• Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens
• Liv Morgan defending the Women’s World Championship against IYO SKY
• The finals of the Women’s United States Championship tournament

The Bottom Line

This scheduling represents WWE’s growing mainstream media presence and offers fans additional prime-time wrestling content on network television.

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