WWE delivered an eventful Saturday Night’s Main Event special on Saturday night from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The show marked WWE’s first return to NBC for the event since 2008, and it featured several notable moments, including a dramatic triple threat match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
The match saw GUNTHER defend his title against Damian Priest and Finn Balor. The finish was a showcase of GUNTHER’s incredible strength and precision. The climax came when GUNTHER powerbombed Priest onto the steel steps outside the ring, followed by another devastating powerbomb to Balor inside the ring to secure the victory.
During the sequence on the steel steps, fans observed a critical moment where GUNTHER had to quickly adjust mid-move to ensure Priest landed safely. The spot could have gone wrong, with a risk of Priest landing on his head, but GUNTHER’s quick thinking saved the moment, earning him praise from fans and peers alike.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reported that GUNTHER was commended backstage for his handling of the situation. Sapp noted:
“Gunther received a lot of praise backstage for saving the ending spot of the triple threat world title match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.”
The moment not only highlighted GUNTHER’s strength but also his technical skill and professionalism, further solidifying his reputation as one of WWE’s top performers. Fans can relive the impressive spot, which continues to generate buzz, as the clip has been shared widely online.
Gunther retains in a really FUN match.
WHAT A BANGER OF A SHOW SO FAR!!!#SNME pic.twitter.com/bMuYf9tLQe
— MainEventNews (@MainEventNews) December 15, 2024
