Grand Slam Champion faces consequences after stealing WWE title
After a brutal attack on Cody Rhodes at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Kevin Owens faces potential consequences as his contract situation remains uncertain.
Cody Rhodes encountered a severe setback at Saturday Night’s Main Event following his successful title defense against Kevin Owens. The Prizefighter launched a post-match assault, executing a banned package piledriver before taking possession of the Winged Eagle Championship belt. Rhodes required medical attention and was stretchered from the arena.
The situation escalated when Owens confronted Triple H on the entrance ramp. The WWE Chief Content Officer attempted to address the situation, leading to a physical altercation where both men exchanged pushes. No immediate disciplinary actions were announced following the incident.
Wrestling analyst Sam Roberts offered his perspective on the potential direction of this rivalry on his Notsam Wrestling podcast:
I do think that Kevin vs. Cody is a match that we could see at the Royal Rumble. I think that’d be a great match at the Royal Rumble. And I think that Kevin could position it as, ‘I’ve already got the Winged Eagle title and I’m taking the one that you have as well.’ But Cody would say, like, ‘Well, my plan is to beat you and I’ll just keep wearing the one that I have if that’s okay.
Contract status adds layer to championship drama
The ongoing championship dispute takes place against the backdrop of uncertainty regarding Owens’ future with WWE. Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp provided insight into the situation during a recent podcast:
I haven’t been told outright about Kevin Owens re-signing, but it’s safe to assume at this point.
The report indicates that while Owens’ current agreement approaches its conclusion in early 2025, there have been no official announcements regarding a contract extension.