On Saturday, July 12th, WWE returned to Atlanta, GA for its big event, “Saturday Night’s Main Event XL.” The show was headlined by Gunther defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Goldberg. This was billed and widely known to be Goldberg’s retirement match. This was a rivalry that started many months back in October of last year. Goldberg tried to get at Gunther at Bad Blood, but was restrained by security. Now, Goldberg had his shot and was dying to get his hands on Gunther.

We also saw Solo Sikoa defend his United States Championship against Jimmy Uso. Uso was after his first singles championship in WWE. Also, Randy Orton faced Drew McIntyre in a call back to their rivalry in 2020-2021. However, now Jelly Roll and Logan Paul are involved. We also saw LA Knight go one-on-one with Seth Rollins. So, on a night filled with great action, what were the top three moments?

3. Jacob Fatu Returns

In the first of two championship matches on the night, we saw Solo Sikoa defend his United States Championship against Jimmy Uso. Uso was chasing his first singles championship in his illustrious 12-year career. This is a rivalry that got very personal between the two real-life brothers. Now, Sikoa had some formidable back-up as JC Mateo, Tonga Loa, and Talla Tonga flanked him whenever he came out to the ring. This was a fun match between the two brothers.

It was an uphill battle for Uso from the outset. If Uso wanted to win the United States Championship, not only did he have to defeat Solo, but he had to contend with his three other Bloodline members. The match itself didn’t disappoint. Sikoa and his crew took the fight to Uso however they could, even on the outside of the ring behind the referee’s back. Uso did his best to take out the three other members of the Bloodline, hitting a beautiful Corkscrew from the top rope, taking out everyone. However, in the end, Talla Tonga proved to be the difference maker, helping Solo win the match.

After the match, Jacob Fatu made the save for Uso as he fended off the M.F.T.’s (Mateo, Tonga, Loa). This was the first time we saw Fatu in a few weeks, after M.F.T. sent him through an announce table with a big triple powerbomb. Fatu and Talla Tonga had a fun standoff, which popped the crowd. Fatu and Sikoa are far from done, as Fatu could seemingly be after the United States Championship at Summerslam. One thing we know for sure is Fatu is back.

2. Jelly Roll Gets Physical At Saturday Night’s Main Event

In the opening match of the night, we saw Randy Orton do battle with Drew McIntyre. This was a great callback to their rivalry in 2020-2021. Only now, Orton had Jelly Roll in his corner and McIntyre had Logan Paul in his. Following a short break, McIntyre returned on the July 4th episode of SmackDown. He confronted Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, and a match was later scheduled between him and Orton at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Everything came to a head on the July 11th episode of SmackDown. Jelly Roll held a brief concert, which got interrupted by Logan Paul, who destroyed his set on stage.

The match itself was great. McIntyre did a great job at targeting the lower back of Orton to remain in control. During the match, Paul and Jelly Roll shoved each other on the outside of the ring. This led to McIntyre taking his eyes off the prize. Orton made him pay with an RKO and pinned him to win the match. However, the big story came after the match when Jelly Roll made the save for Orton who got attacked by Paul. This led to Jelly Roll taking out Paul with a big right hand, only to suffer a Claymore from McIntyre.

After the match, we saw a backstage segment in which Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis were yelling at McIntyre and Paul. Later in the night, we saw an exclusive interview with Orton and Jelly Roll. Roll said he wants them both, and Orton obliged and said, “Summerslam.” So, it appears we will finally see Jelly Roll in a wrestling match in about three weeks. It was made official for Summerslam later in the night, getting its graphic. This will be Jelly Roll’s first official match in the WWE. It will be a major headline. Buckle up, this should be a fun ride.

1. Gunther Defeats Goldberg In Goldberg’s Retirement Match

    The main event of the show saw Gunther put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Goldberg. This was billed as Goldberg’s retirement match, and the last time we will see Goldberg in action. This was a match that was truly months in the making. Gunther and Goldberg had Goldberg’s third-longest match in his entire WWE career. The match lasted just over 16 minutes, and didn’t disappoint either. Goldberg truly left it all out in the ring for his final ever match.

    This was a fun match between two of WWE’s best powerhouses. However, only one could walk out as the champion. Gunther did a great job of taking the fight to the legend and targeting the leg. Every strike that Goldberg landed on Gunther, he absorbed and hit him with chops of his own. Goldberg accidentally speared the official in the match. This led to Gunther ripping off Goldberg’s protective knee brace and using it as a weapon. Gunther shoved Gage Goldberg, which caused him to jump the barricade. Unfortunately for Gunther, he took his eyes off the prize and got met with a spear and jackhammer, but kicked out at two.

    Ultimately, Gunther defeated Goldberg by technical submission with his sleeper hold, forcing Goldberg to pass out. This was a fun match that went on a bit too long due to the rough Seth Rollins injury. However, one thing we know for sure is that Gunther remains on top, and this win was massive for him. After the match, Goldberg cut a promo thanking the crowd and his friends and family. So now what’s next for Gunther? CM Punk? Seth Rollins? It remains to be seen, but one thing we know for sure is that Gunther remains on top.