WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 2026 Preview And Predictions

BusinessSportsMoneyWWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 2026 Preview And PredictionsByBlake Oestriecher,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Blake Oestriecher is a columnist covering WWE, AEW and pro wrestling.Follow AuthorMay 23, 2026, 10:00am EDTRhea Ripley has formed a loose alliance with former rival Charlotte Flair. (Credit: Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)WWE via Getty ImagesWWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIV is the first major event since Backlash and the final stop before next week’s Clash in Italy PLE.The latest Saturday special on Peacock features a number of top stars with a heavy focus on WWE’s talented women’s division. Of the five confirmed matches for the show’s card, three are women’s matches, and a total of 12 women will be wrestling in those bouts.In addition, both the WWE World Tag Team Championship and Intercontinental Championship will be on the line as WWE heads to Fort Wayne, Indiana for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.ForbesWWE Backlash 2026 Results As Roman Reigns Cheats, Jacob Fatu Wreaks HavocBy Blake OestriecherWWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 2026 PreviewBelow is the confirmed match card for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIV:WWE Intercontinental Championship: Penta (c) vs. Ethan PageWorld Tag Team Championship: The Vision (c) vs. The Street ProfitsWWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Brie Bella and Paige vs. Lash Legend and Nia JaxAlexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley vs. B-Fab, Jade Cargill and MichinBecky Lynch vs. Sol RucaHere are some key facts and notes regarding the latest edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event:In April 2007, Santino Marella won the Intercontinental Championship on the same night he debuted. If Page wins the IC title on Saturday, he will be the second quickest to an IC title win after a main roster debut.The Street Profits last won a tag team championship in March 2025 when they defeated DIY to become the WWE Tag Team Champions.A returning Paige stepped in as a last...