WWE Saturday Night's Main Event NYC: Punk/Rhodes Tag, Reigns Segment Set for MSG

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-07-18 10:16

WWE is hosting Saturday Night's Main Event XLV in New York City at Madison Square Garden on July 18, 2026. The event, which coincides with Fanatics Fest, will feature four matches, including a tag team bout with CM Punk and Cody Rhodes facing Gunther and Sami Zayn, and a Women's Tag Team Championship match. Additionally, World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns will appear with NBA player Jalen Brunson in a special segment. The event serves as a prelude to SummerSlam, with several storylines being advanced. AI

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Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor · 2026-07-18 10:16

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event NYC - What Time Does It Start?

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLV airs live from Madison Square Garden at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock. Full card, celebrity guests and the SummerSlam connections.