WWE’s first Sunday Night’s Main Event delivered major angles and surprise returns, with the Cody Rhodes–Randy Orton rivalry intensifying and Bronson Reed’s comeback shaking up the heavyweight picture. This week saw title changes, debut moments, and plenty of controversial finishes that have the fanbase divided on booking direction.
#1. Cody Rhodes
The Undisputed WWE Champion headlined SNME against Randy Orton in a WrestleMania rematch, with Orton stealing a low-blow victory after a brutal brawl. Multiple stories flag Rhodes as potentially turning heel, suggesting creative is banking on his star power and complicated psychology to carry the company’s top storyline into the fall.
🏆 Undisputed WWE Championship
#2. Randy Orton
The Viper stole the show at SNME with psychology and bloodwork, hitting Cody with a low blow to escape with a massive win over the champion. Orton’s baiting game and storytelling continue to be the blueprint for main-event work, and his program with Rhodes is now personal enough to carry through at least one more major PPV.
#3. Bronson Reed
Reed’s surprise return during the Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi match immediately reshaped the heavyweight landscape, attacking Femi with a steel chair and declaring “The Vision Is Whole.” His reinjuvenated physique and alliance with Breakker signal a major push heading into the fall.
#4. Bron Breakker
Breakker was positioned as a top heavyweight challenger against Oba Femi but the finish devolved into interference and a DQ, reflecting WWE’s hesitancy to pull the trigger on a decisive result. His pairing with the returning Reed provides direction, though fans are frustrated the feud didn’t settle cleanly.
#5. Liv Morgan
The Women’s World Champion will defend against Stephanie Vaquer in a WrestleMania 42 rematch on Raw tonight, with multiple stories capturing her confident pre-match messaging. She’s defending on free TV, a sign of her stock and the company’s confidence in her as a draw.
🏆 Women’s World Championship
#6. Trick Williams
Williams won the United States Championship from Baron Corbin at SNME with help from Lil Yachty, marking a feel-good title reign that ties wrestling to hip-hop culture. The quick title change and celebrity involvement signal creative has plans to keep him in the spotlight.
🏆 United States Championship
#7. Grayson Waller
The NXT Champion is fresh off a Fatal Four-Way victory at Heatwave with AJ Styles as producer, and stories highlight Waller’s work ethic and willingness to take instruction. His rise through the developmental ranks positions him as the future of the brand and a credible Main Roster threat.
🏆 NXT Championship
#8. Jade Cargill
Cargill and the Baddies picked up a six-woman tag victory over Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Tatum Paxley at SNME, though coverage also highlights another botch from her. She remains pushed in upper-mid-card spots but the technical inconsistency continues to dog her momentum.
#9. Charlotte Flair
Flair took a loss at SNME in the six-woman tag, though her presence on the card and continued pairing with Alexa Bliss keeps her relevant in the women’s division. Despite the loss, her name power and veteran status guarantee meaningful TV time.
#10. Oba Femi
Femi was positioned as a heavyweight challenger to Breakker but got decimated by Reed in a storyline attack that cost him the match via DQ. He remains a credible powerhouse but is now playing reactive character work in someone else’s angle.
Dominik Mysterio’s surprising clean win over Joe Hendry on the SNME Countdown pre-show—his first singles victory after a lengthy skid—suggests creative is ready to rebuild his character and position him for a meaningful fall program.
