3 Things WWE got right at Saturday Night's Main Event XLII

John Cena has officially retired! (Credits: WWE.Com)
John Cena has officially retired (Image credits: wwe.com)

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLII, which was built around John Cena's retirement match, is officially in the books. Fans will definitely remember it as one of the most memorable editions of the series.

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Many fans are unhappy with how the main event bout between Cena and Gunther ended. As promised, The Ring General made The Cenation Leader quit with his signature Sleeper Hold.

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In this article, we will explore three things that WWE got right at Saturday Night's Main Event XLII.

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#1. Protecting the NXT Champion

SNME kicked off with a champion vs. champion bout between Oba Femi and Cody Rhodes. The bout was a fast-paced affair, with both titleholders showcasing their best maneuvers.

The American Nightmare, being the Undisputed WWE Champion, was a heavy favorite to defeat The Ruler. However, the creative team pulled off a master stroke and protected Femi by booking a DQ finish after Drew McIntyre interfered in the contest.

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#2. Bayley putting Sol Ruca over

NXT's Sol Ruca is quickly climbing the ladder as fans love her fast-paced, aerial wrestling style. At SNME, the former NXT Women's North American Champion showcased what she is capable of against a veteran like Bayley.

In an upset, Ruca overcame the odds and managed to beat the former Women's Champion. The Role Model put the upstart over in front of fans.

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#3. Cena passing the torch in WWE

Many fans and pundits expected The Cenation Leader to win his retirement match against The Ring General. Not only did he lose, but he basically quit, which was against his "Never Give Up" gimmick.

The Chain Gang Soldier passed the torch to the Austrian superstar, establishing the latter as a top act in the company. It will be interesting to see how World Wrestling Entertainment moves forward after Cena's retirement.

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