In today’s WWE and AEW news and rumors rundown, it’s all about Saturday Night’s Main Event. Speculation surrounds who will be at the show. There is a buzz about the imminent returns of Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch, with reports hinting Flair could appear tonight. Meanwhile, Jesse Ventura is already impressing and should have a big role on the show. Many legends are being speculated, including Wendi Richter and Koko B. Ware, Gre Valentine, Tito Santana, Jimmy Hart, and Hulk Hogan.

Chelsea Green is emerging as the frontrunner in the U.S. Championship tournament, with her recent standout performances earning high praise. On another front, WWE has had to adjust plans due to Bronson Reed’s injury, which sidelined his anticipated match against Seth Rollins. Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn will now fill that spot. According to Dr. Chris Featherstone, The full #SNME broadcast team will consist of Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, Joe Tessitore, and Jesse Ventura. Joe and Jesse will host (Jesse is scheduled to call the Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens match), while Cole and McAfee will do the heavy lifting on commentary. He adds that attire will be similar to old school episodes, with Jesse wearing the boas. There will be plenty of legends at the show, but one notable absence is “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase. He was originally scheduled to appear at Saturday Night’s Main Event, DiBiase had to withdraw due to a minor medical procedure. Fortunately, he reportedly feels fine and is likely to appear at a future event.

Speculation is heating up about the imminent returns of Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch to WWE. According to PW Nexus’ Viper, many within WWE anticipate both superstars will be back in time for the Royal Rumble, set for February 1, 2025. According to WrestleVotes, Flair’s return is “imminent” and could even take place at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Flair is reportedly set to debut a refreshed presentation upon her return. Details are scarce, but a character revamp could be in order. Both Flair and Lynch’s returns could dramatically shape the road to WrestleMania 41, with some of that starting tonight. According to Dr. Chris Featherstone of Sportskeeda Wrestling, Chelsea Green is currently the favorite to win the ongoing U.S. Championship tournament. She secured a surprising upset victory over Bayley on Friday’s SmackDown in a relatively clean finish. Featherstone notes that Green’s recent performances have impressed both fans and WWE officials, positioning her as a strong contender against Michin on Saturday night.

WWE was forced to pivot from a planned match at Saturday Night’s Main Event after Bronson Reed was deemed medically unfit to compete. The original plan was for Reed to face Seth Rollins in the culmination of their heated feud. However, Reed’s recent injury required a replacement match. That became Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn. McIntyre has been attacking Bloodline members, and he took out Jimmy Uso on Friday’s SmackDown. Reed suffered a broken foot during the WarGames match at Survivor Series after a high-risk dive off the cage. The move saw CM Punk pull Roman Reigns out of Reed’s path, leading to an awkward landing. Reed’s surgery turned out to be more complicated than anticipated, with his recovery timeline now stretching into months. Reed’s absence is a significant setback for WWE. The powerhouse was rapidly establishing himself as one of the company’s top heels, and his extended recovery will leave a void in WWE’s storytelling plans moving forward.