WWE Saturday Nights Main Event returned to NBC on July 12, 2025, delivering a night packed with nostalgia and hard-hitting action. The show was headlined by Goldberg squaring off against GUNTHER in what turned out to be Goldbergs retirement match. However, it appears the show actually saw a decrease in viewership.
According toProgramming Insider, the broadcast drew1.425 million viewers, a drop from the1.969 million viewersthe May 24 edition pulled in. In the1849 key demographic, the episode earned a0.33 rating, down from the 0.54 rating posted during the previous airing.
These numbers do not include Peacock streaming figures, which could add more to WWEs overall reach, especially with premium live event promotion driving digital traffic
WWE Saturday Nights Main Event July 12, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
The night was full of drama, as it saw Goldberg challenge GUNTHER for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Despite Goldbergs best efforts, GUNTHER beat him after choking him out, thus ending his career.
Solo Sikoa also successfully retained the WWE United States Championship against Jimmy Uso before Jacob Fatu made his shocking return and scared off the rest of the Bloodline. The episode also featured several other standout matches, keeping fans entertained throughout the evening.
WWE Saturday Nights Main Event Viewership Trends and Comparison
| Date | Viewers (P2+) | P1849 Rating | Change in Viewers | Change in Demo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | 1.969 million | 0.54 | ||
| July 12, 2025 | 1.425 million | 0.33 | 27.6% | 0.21 |
Ringside Newswill continue to provide the latest viewership data and key developments as WWE builds momentum heading into SummerSlam.
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