Cody Rhodes suffered cervical spine injuries at Saturday Night’s Main Event 2024 after Kevin Owens delivered a Package Piledriver at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Medical personnel removed Rhodes on a stretcher following the attack, which occurred after Rhodes successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Championship.
WWE medical staff diagnosed Rhodes with axial compression of the cervical spine and cervical strain with spasm, according to an official statement on social media. The timeline for his recovery remains undetermined.
During the post-match chaos, Owens took possession of the Winged Eagle Championship belt, which Rhodes had brought back specifically for the event. Owens subsequently had a confrontation with Triple H while leaving the arena.
The situation opens the possibility for The Rock, as a TKO Group Holdings Board Member, to potentially strip Rhodes of the championship during his absence. This decision could position Owens as the new titleholder with the Winged Eagle belt.
The development could set the stage for future confrontations between Rhodes and The Rock, with potential implications for WrestleMania 41.
