WWE Main Event recap and results (July 2, 2026): Dragon Lee stuns Rusev

Dragon Lee had plenty of reasons to smile after shocking Rusev on Thursday on YouTube. | (Photo: WWE) Two superstars, each in need of a win, walked away with their hands raised in victory on an abbreviated episode of Main Event. Dragon Lee upset Rusev while Carmelo Hayes secured a “W” but little else. Melo Didn’t Miss, WWE Did Carmelo Hayes defeated Axiom following a spectacular First 48 to break a five-match winless streak. Unfortunately, this seemed like a missed opportunity for WWE to help get “H1M” over. The problem? He was in there with a fellow babyface, someone the crowd wasn’t going to boo. After cheering for Hayes one moment, they applauded Axiom following a Spanish Fly from the top rope. When it was over, both men shared the spotlight and the crowd’s adoration. At the beginning, fans chanted “Melo,” and for good reason. Hayes is easy to like because he consistently has solid matches. Unfortunately, pitting him against other fan favorites only reinforces his role as the guy