Here’s a detailed recap of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XL from July 12, 2025, at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena— a night marked by high drama, a legendary farewell, and a potentially serious injury:
🏆 World Heavyweight Championship
Gunther (c) def. Goldberg
In what was billed as Goldberg’s final match after nearly a 30-year career, the veteran faced off against reigning champion Gunther .
Early on, Goldberg appeared sharp, even executing a Spear that sent Gunther through the barricade. But Gunther zeroed in on Goldberg’s knee—ripping off the brace and applying relentless pressure .
The finish came when Gunther locked in a Sleeper Hold, and Goldberg, visibly struggling to stay upright, eventually passed out—cementing Gunther’s successful title defense and Goldberg’s retirement .
🇺🇸 United States Championship
Solo Sikoa def. Jimmy Uso (c)
In a hotly contested match pitting brothers against each other, Solo retained with a crafty roll‑up, aided by interference from Tama Tonga and company .
Post-match, Jimmy was ambushed by the Samoan faction—but Jacob Fatu came through for the save, sparking speculation of a new alliance or storyline twist .
Rivalry Renewed:
Randy Orton def. Drew McIntyre
In a hard-hitting bout underscored by side-story drama, Orton, flanked by Jelly Roll, took on McIntyre and Logan Paul .
After Jelly Roll disrupted Paul’s interference, Orton managed a decisive RKO for the win. Post-match, McIntyre returned fire with Claymore punches across ringside .
The brawl hints at a deeper feud—potentially setting up a tag-team clash at SummerSlam .
💥 Seth Rollins vs. L.A. Knight
L.A. Knight def. Seth Rollins
A long-awaited grudge match ended unexpectedly under serious circumstances. Rollins hit a springboard moonsault, but his knee buckled on landing . Medical staff entered as Knight seized the moment with his BFT finisher to score the pin .
Multiple outlets describe the tweak as legitimate, with footage confirming Rollins grabbing his knee in pain—an injury that could sideline one of WWE’s top stars .
🔍 Injury Focus: Seth Rollins
Rollins attempted to soldier on, but his knee gave out mid-match after the moonsault off the ropes .
He was helped backstage by officials—early reports suggest this is a genuine injury, not storyline, and could have significant implications for Raw’s main event landscape .
With Rollins a central figure on Raw and Netflix’s main star, his absence would mark a major shift heading into SummerSlam .
🎤 Aftermath & What’s Next
Goldberg delivered a heartfelt speech post-match, expressing gratitude to fans and family as he officially steps away from the ring .
Gunther, still champion, reinforced his dominance with surgical precision—brooding, focused, and clearly facing no shortage of challengers.
Solo Sikoa now stands as a U.S. title centerpiece within an evolving Samoan storyline—potentially featuring Jacob Fatu in his corner.
Rivalries simmering: Orton vs. McIntyre (with Paul and Roll?), Knight vs. Rollins, plus Monster Faction vs. Uso Family—each shaping up for the SummerSlam spotlight.
🎯 Spotlight: Injury Clouds the Night
Though Gunther’s win and Goldberg’s finale dominated headlines, the Rollins injury may have the most far-reaching impact—affecting contract negotiations, event planning, title scenes, and promo buildup. WWE officials will be monitoring his recovery closely in the coming days.