WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII Returns to Canada with Championship implications
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A historic night for professional wrestling is set to unfold as Saturday Night’s Main Event makes its triumphant return, broadcasting live from the Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on January 24, 2026. This marks the first time the long-running special has originated from Canada since 2007, promising a thrilling event for fans across the globe.
A canadian Homecoming for WWE’s Premier Series
the revival of Saturday Night’s Main Event signifies a renewed commitment to delivering premium live events to a wider audience. According to a company release, the event will be streamed live on Peacock. International viewers, including those in the United Kingdom and Canada, will have access to the broadcast via Netflix. For other regions,the event will be available through the WWE Network,where applicable.
Here’s a breakdown of the broadcast times:
- United States: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- United Kingdom: 1:00 AM GMT (Sunday, January 25)
- Australia: 12:00 PM AEDT (Sunday, January 25)
- Japan: 10:00 AM JST (Sunday, january 25)
Confirmed Match Card: A Night of High-Stakes Competition
The card for Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII is stacked with compelling matchups, each carrying notable implications for the future of WWE.
Undisputed WWE Championship Number One Contender Fatal Four-Way Match: Orton vs. Williams vs. Priest vs. Zayn
perhaps the most crucial match of the night will see Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Damian priest, and hometown favourite Sami Zayn collide in a fatal four-way contest. The victor will earn a coveted possibility to challenge Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble on January 31. Tensions were already high heading into the event, as one analyst noted, with a recent incident on SmackDown seeing Williams escalate hostilities by striking both Zayn and Priest with a microphone.
Singles Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu
Cody Rhodes will seek retribution against Jacob Fatu in a singles match following Fatu’s interference during Rhodes’ Steel Cage match against McIntyre for the undisputed WWE Championship. Fatu’s actions proved decisive in helping McIntyre retain the title, and Rhodes is determined to settle the score.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez
The team of Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky will defend their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships against Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez of The Judgment Day. The challengers are looking to add another championship to The Judgment Day’s collection, while Ripley and Sky aim to continue their dominant reign.
Singles Match: AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
AJ Styles will face Shinsuke Nakamura in a high-profile singles clash just one week before Styles is scheduled to compete in a career-threatening match against Intercontinental Champion Gunther at the Royal Rumble. The match was set up after Styles received an invitation from SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis.
Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII promises to be a night of unforgettable action, setting the stage for the Road to WrestleMania and delivering a compelling showcase of WWE’s top talent.
