WWE Saturday Night Main Event (SNME) XLII is expected to be a memorable event. This was John Cena’s last appearance in a wrestling ring. 17th champion Will face Gunther in the highlight of the show.

In addition to Cena’s match, there will also be two exhibition matches that night, pitting superstars from NXT against WWE superstars. Bayley will face Saul Ruka in a one-on-one match with the newly crowned NXT Champion, Oba Femi to face undisputed champion Cody Rhodes in a game.

So far, these three SNME games have been officially announced. On this week’s episode of RAW and SmackDown, two more matches may be added to the match card.

In this article, we will discuss four things WWE should not do at SNME.

#4 John Cena shouldn’t have reached out to Gunther

Gunther has defeated many superstars recently with his submission lock, but that shouldn’t be the case with Cena. Even if Cena lost this match, it would have been after a powerbomb, not a submission.

Failure after submission would be a serious blow to Cena’s credibility in WWE. He is a WWE icon and a 17-time champion. There is no doubt that his in-ring skills are better than Gunther’s. The 48-year-old had a stellar performance on this retirement tour, which included highlight-reel matches against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam and AJ Styles at Crown Jewel.

If Cena hits Gunther’s submission lock, his fans will be disappointed. They were already angry about the champion’s squash match with Brock Lesnar. Therefore, WWE should not record Cena’s loss after the knockout. The company also booked Goldberg’s retirement match against Gunther.

The Hall of Famer passed out after a submission lock at the ring general, which was a bad yellow card. This shouldn’t happen to John Cena. He should be allowed to retire with his head held high.

#3 Pelé shouldn’t have beaten Saul Ruka

Bailey Will enter the ring with Saul Rucka for a one-on-one match. The two faced off on SmackDown this week, with Bayley trying to mentally outwit Saul Rucka, stating that competing on RAW and SmackDown are two completely different things.

Even though Bayley is a four-time women’s champion and an experienced wrestler, she shouldn’t have defeated Saul Ruka. This would be terrible booking considering the future of both superstars’ careers.

Bayley is past her prime and if she beats Saul Ruka, it could cripple Saul Ruka’s career. She has yet to make her main roster debut, and losing to the former Women’s Champion before then won’t do her any favors. Instead, Bayley should replace her NXT counterpart, paving her way to the main roster.

#2 Former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and President of the United States of America Donald Trump should not have appeared

There are rumors that former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon may return to the company to watch Cena’s final match. Vince McMahon played a big role Guiding the career of John Cena. However, if McMahon comes back, the current business could be hugely harmed.

He faces serious harassment charges in the Janelle Grant lawsuit. The matter was controversial and the court did not exonerate him of all charges. His appearance on SNME may disappoint fans, which may affect the company’s business or even damage TKO’s reputation in the long run.

Likewise, there are There are rumors that US President Donald Trump May also appear at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Logan Paul hints to fans Trump can be seen in the building. talking fox newsSome time ago, Paul said that he and his friends had discussed the matter and that although he did not have any relevant information, the possibility of Trump showing up was slim.

However, this should be another thing that companies should not do. Although Trump has appeared before (WrestleMania 23), that was as a businessman.

Today, he is the President of the United States of America, and his appearance can be misperceived. WWE should stay away from politics for now as it can be counterproductive. The late WWE legend Hulk Hogan made his WWE debut on Netflix on January 6, 2025 this year, and his political leanings were at the forefront. Trump’s presence could do similar damage. Therefore, Triple H should not have booked Donald Trump to attend SNME after John Cena.

#1 Oba Femi Shouldn’t Beat Cody Rhodes

Oba Femi wins NXT Championship Back from Ricky Saints at the NXT Deadline event. He now gets a chance to compete with the undisputed champion Cody Rhodes on SNME.

However, Rhodes was also involved in a rivalry with Drew McIntyre. Although the Scottish Warrior is currently suspended, he could very well spoil Cody’s match against Obafemi. Therefore, the NXT Champion can win.

WWE should not accept such a booking because it would severely damage Cody’s credibility if he lost to an NXT Superstar. The WWE Champion shouldn’t lose to the NXT Champion. This is not only bad but stupid booking.

Since the Nigerian giant is already the champion, he will definitely not enter the main lineup. Instead, we now get to see Ricky Saints make the jump to RAW. Therefore, it makes no sense for Kodi to lose at the hands of Oba Femi.