12/14 Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast With Jason Powell (Episode 337): WWE Saturday Night's Main Event review with Jake Barnett

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Jesse Ventura returns to WWE commentary after 40 years, stealing the show with his classic heel persona.

Jason Powell and Jake Barnett open the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast by introducing their review of WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event, which aired on NBC and Peacock. They mention the event was held at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The hosts begin by giving their overall letter grades, with Jake initially at a B-minus and Jason at a B-minus, citing good crowd energy and nostalgia but criticizing excessive advertising. They transition into a match-by-match analysis, starting with the opener where Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn, which they both rank among the night's best. Next, they discuss Liv Morgan retaining the Women's World Championship against Io Sky, noting a botched spot and a bloody nose for Morgan. The review covers the triple threat for the World Heavyweight Championship, where Gunther defeated Finn Balor and Damian Priest cleanly. They then analyze the women's U.S. Championship match, where Chelsea Green became the first champion by beating Michin, with the crowd surprisingly supportive of Green. The main event saw Cody Rhodes defeat Kevin Owens to retain the WWE Championship, featuring two referee bumps and Jesse Ventura on commentary. Throughout, the hosts comment on throwback elements like red, white, and blue ropes, old-school referees, and a narrow entranceway. They speculate on future storylines, such as a potential triple threat involving Randy Orton, and discuss the upcoming Netflix debut of Raw. The episode concludes with final thoughts on the show's format and audience appeal, and Jason promotes membership options for ad-free content.

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