Bold claim: John Cena’s retirement show aimed to echo the future of pro wrestling, and tonight’s Saturday Night’s Main Event (Sat., Dec. 13, 2025) in Washington, D.C. delivered a blueprint for that vision. WWE leveraged its collaboration with TNA to help bring this plan to life.
Leon Slater left independent dates behind to join forces with rising NXT star Je’Von Evans, fresh off his challenge for the NXT Championship just days earlier. The duo faced off against WWE World Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee, a match that sprinted from start to finish and left the crowd buzzing.
From bell to bell, the young challengers got a heroic reception. Styles and Lee sold hard for their opponents, drawing enthusiastic “this is awesome” chants, especially after Slater executed an OG Cutter into a Swanton 450. The pin was interrupted when Lee kicked Evans into Slater as Slater attempted the cover on Styles.
A rough moment late in the bout saw Styles slip on the ropes while aiming for the Phenomenal Forearm, yet he quickly recovered and captured the victory with a Styles Clash on Slater.
Bottom line: the night served as a strong showcase for the next wave of talent, even if one misstep momentarily reminded viewers of past controversies. TNA fans might roll their eyes, but the broader takeaway is clear: these up-and-coming stars proved they belong on a big stage.
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