As WWE prepares for its upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) on November 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, veteran commentator and former WWE star Bully Ray has cast doubt on whether fans will witness a definitive outcome in the highly anticipated World Heavyweight Championship match. The main event features CM Punk challenging Jey Uso for the title, but according to Bully Ray, WWE might steer clear of crowning a new champion on this particular night, setting the stage for a dramatic build-up toward Survivor Series.
SNME 2025: High Stakes but Potentially No Conclusion
Saturday Night’s Main Event XLI serves as a major stopgap event between SummerSlam and Survivor Series, with top storylines intensifying and major title matches scheduled. The main event where CM Punk faces Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship is the match drawing the most attention. Given Jey Uso currently holds the championship, the outcome will significantly impact upcoming shows and Survivor Series logistics.
Despite the hype, Bully Ray recently expressed skepticism about whether fans will see the match reach a true conclusion. He stated in a podcast appearance that “the way WWE books these title matches right now, I wouldn’t be surprised if the finish is ambiguous or that interference plays a big role, meaning no clean winner and no new champ crowned”[^1^]. This suggests WWE may be deliberately prolonging the feud, adding suspense and multiple layers of storytelling.
Sources close to WWE creative confirmed the company is particularly focused on using SNME to escalate tension rather than resolve the rivalry. According to one backstage insider, “With Survivor Series just a week later, WWE wants to keep the heat between CM Punk and Jey Uso boiling. They’re teasing the fans with near finishes and controversial spots rather than a clean pinfall or submission here”[^2^]. This aligns with WWE’s recent trend of using multi-event storytelling arcs to keep audience engagement high.
Supporting Matches Point to a Major Night of Action
Aside from the World Heavyweight Title bout, WWE has loaded SNME with several high-profile matches reinforcing the significance of the event:
Cody Rhodes (WWE Champion) vs. Drew McIntyre: This rematch continues their intense rivalry, with rumors suggesting WWE may keep Cody’s reign intact for the time being, preserving his momentum heading into Survivor Series[^3^][^4^].
WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill: Tiffany’s continued dominance is being tested by the relentless Jade Cargill, adding star power and high stakes in the women’s division[^3^].
Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat: Dominik Mysterio will defend against both Rusev and Penta, a match set up after some chaotic interference and attacks leading up to SNME[^3^].
The stacked card excites fans, but Bully Ray’s forecast for the main event underlines WWE’s focus on storytelling over immediate championship changes during this mid-season event.
Why No Clean Finish? The Road to Survivor Series
Industry speculation and insider talk suggest the lack of a conclusive finish is a calculated move by WWE to maximize anticipation for Survivor Series on November 7. Both the World Heavyweight and WWE Championship matches at SNME are seen as chapter openers rather than closers.
It’s believed that WWE will employ interference, distractions, or controversial referee decisions to create a “no decision” scenario. Brock Lesnar’s rumored involvement to “screw” Jey Uso in the main event has circulated, indicating potential outside interference[^2^]. This protracted drama sets up a possible War Games or multi-man tag scenario at Survivor Series involving these top stars.
A longtime WWE insider explained, “WWE thrives on these long-term story arcs. SNME has become a platform for ramping up big Survivor Series matches. Fans are used to not always getting the final result here but instead a reason to tune back in”[^2^]. This approach emphasizes the bigger storyline payoff rather than a quick title switch.