WWE Legends To Return At Saturday Night’s Main Event

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On July 18, WWE returns to Madison Square Garden in New York City for the latest Saturday Night’s Main Event.

This show will offer some surprises that might come in the form of WWE legends making their return to the company.

Considering the Fanatics Fest will take place that same weekend, there could be some notable legendary stars who make their presence felt in MSG.

Here are six WWE legends to potentially return at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

6. Nikki Bella

At WWE WrestleMania 42 night one, Paige made her return to the company to replace an injured Nikki Bella to team with Brie Bella to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.

The WWE Hall of Famer has been sidelined with an ankle injury that she suffered in a match leading into Mania.

Considering she has been out of action for months, Bella could be on her way back and might make her mark at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Nikki returning to be in Paige and Brie’s corner against Fatal Influence might make for a nice surprise that sees The Bella Twins reunite in Madison Square Garden.

5. Mark Henry

Since re-signing a WWE Legends deal in 2024, Mark Henry has been around the company more often.

At several different WWE Saturday Night’s Main Events, Henry has been seen in the audience as a special guest of the promotion.

‘The World’s Strongest Man’ is now regularly seen as an ambassador for the company and will be taking part in the Fanatics Fest event.

Considering he will already be in New York City, it just makes sense if Henry wants to be a special guest of WWE for the Saturday Night’s Main Event at MSG.

4. Trish Stratus

Another WWE legend who is often seen in the crowd as a special guest at Saturday Night’s Main Events is Trish Stratus.

The WWE Hall of Famer is someone who has become an on-screen character at various points over the years.

Mixing it up with the likes of Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton, Stratus has continued to be featured and showcased in a position that she can stand toe-to-toe with anyone on the roster today.

Stratus making a return could open the door for the legend to interact with some talent on the current WWE roster come Saturday Night’s Main Event from NYC.

3. The Undertaker

There are now WWE legends who are actively working with the company in important backstage roles.

The most noteworthy legendary star who is working in a major role for the company is The Undertaker.

As the head booker for Lucha Libre AAA, Taker has revitalized the promotion and caused a significant surge in momentum for the Mexican company.

With his scheduled appearance at Fanatics Fest for the same weekend, Taker could show up for this special occasion and make his mark on WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.

2. AJ Styles

At WWE Royal Rumble 2026, GUNTHER defeated AJ Styles to end the career of ‘The Phenomenal One.’

Since then, Styles has been honored with a special tribute show and a WWE Hall of Fame induction.

With everything he has accomplished throughout his career, Styles feels like a legend who will always receive a huge reaction no matter how many times he appears.

Since he will be part of the Fanatics Fest this year, Styles will be in NYC ready to leave the fans with a few more memories by returning at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Madison Square Garden.

1. John Cena

Despite retiring from in-ring competition at the end of 2025, this has not stopped John Cena from making regular appearances on WWE television.

‘The Never Seen 17’ was the special guest host at WrestleMania 42 and even announced the John Cena Classic at WWE Backlash 2026.

Cena will be one of the headline acts that is scheduled to appear for WWE during the Fanatics Fest in New York City.

With his presence already in the city, Cena making a surprise appearance at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event would be huge and make this show even more notable for the fans to watch.

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