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A WWE performer missed Saturday Night's Main Event due to weather issues in Canada. The specific identity of the WWE name was not disclosed in the report.
WWE was forced to make an announcer change for Saturday Night's Main Event on January 24, 2026, at the Bell Centre in Montreal due to winter weather. Stephanie McMahon opened the show alone and explained that her broadcast partner Joe Tessitore couldn't attend because his flight was grounded in Detroit due to the winter storm affecting travel across the United States.
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event aired January 24, 2026, live from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The show featured a Fatal 4-Way Match between Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Damian Priest and Sami Zayn for a #1 contender's spot for the Undisputed WWE Championship, plus Cody Rhodes facing Jacob Fatu in singles action. Other matches included RHIYO defending the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship against The Judgment Day's Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez, and AJ Styles taking on Shinsuke Nakamura.
WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash sparked controversy on social media after posting the 1968 "Saigon Execution" photo to comment on a fatal January 24, 2026 ICE shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, writing that he couldn't recall seeing "a more unjustified killing." When faced with backlash over the comparison, Nash doubled down and defended his post, calling the photo "sarcasm" and criticizing those who didn't understand his point as having lower IQs.
Drew McIntyre defeated Cody Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell Match on the January 9th episode of SmackDown to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship. According to Bodyslam.net, there is growing speculation within WWE that McIntyre could hold the title through WrestleMania, with internal expectations that he will remain champion heading into the company's biggest show. A Fatal 4-Way Match at Saturday Night's Main Event will determine McIntyre's next challenger, featuring Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, Damian Priest, and Trick Williams.
WWE's Aleister Black reportedly suffered an injury during his Ambulance Match with Damian Priest. Black has been absent from WWE since that match due to the injury.
AJ Styles announced on Twitter that he will debut new ring gear originally made for the Royal Rumble in his match against Shinsuke Nakamura on WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. The match is being billed as a possible final encounter between the longtime rivals who previously faced each other in NJPW and WWE, including a WrestleMania showdown in 2018 and several WWE Championship matches.
D-Von Dudley jokingly called for Batista to give him 10% of his movie earnings during an appearance on Devon & The Duke, referencing their former partnership when Batista played "Deacon Batista." D-Von praised Batista's successful transition from wrestling to Hollywood, noting he has seen all of his movies and hasn't been disappointed, but playfully suggested the actor owes him money for church renovations including a doorknob and stained glass windows. Despite the joking demands, D-Von expressed genuine pride in Batista's career success and stated he was happy to have been part of helping him early in his wrestling career.
According to D-Von Dudley on his podcast "Devon & The Duke," WWE management was considering releasing Dave Bautista in 2002 shortly after his SmackDown debut because they felt he was too reserved and wasn't developing as expected. D-Von intervened by encouraging Bautista to be more aggressive in the ring, even telling him to "hit me for real" during their matches to help him break out of his shell. This turning point helped Bautista gain confidence and eventually led to his successful WWE career as "The Animal" Batista.
WWE referee Daphanie LaShaunn broke her silence on Instagram following a car accident on January 18 that left her and her husband, former WWE star Leon Ruff, injured after being rear-ended and having their vehicle totaled. LaShaunn thanked fans for their support and confirmed she is recovering, stating "I'll be back very soon, just need a little rest and recovery" while reminding everyone to always wear their seatbelt.
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event at Montreal's Bell Centre has distributed 10,761 tickets with 476 remaining in an 11,237-seat configuration, according to WrestleTix. However, the venue was significantly scaled down from its total capacity of 19,585 seats, with over 8,000 seats removed from availability. The event features matches including Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu and a Fatal 4-Way No. 1 Contenders Match with Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, Damian Priest, and Trick Williams.
The Undertaker has reflected on Bruce Prichard's role in his WWE career, stating that Prichard was a pivotal part of his time with the company.