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WWE: Nick Aldis makes decision on Kevin Owens’ future on SmackDown, makes promise to WWE Universe

SmackDown GM Nick Aldis issues ultimatum to Kevin Owens regarding stolen Winged Eagle Title as Cody Rhodes makes live event return.

SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis confronted Kevin Owens over his possession of the Winged Eagle Title, setting a deadline for its return by the end of Friday night’s show.

Owens has claimed to be the rightful WWE Champion since Saturday Night’s Main Event, where he faced Cody Rhodes. Following their match, Owens executed a piledriver on Rhodes, leading to WWE announcing Rhodes’ temporary absence due to injury.

During SmackDown, Aldis addressed the situation directly:

Owens was not the champion, but he had the Winged Eagle Title. He had no claim to the title, so he had until the end of the night to relinquish the championship

Owens later responded by challenging Aldis to a face-to-face meeting in the ring, maintaining his stance that he deserves the championship. The title in question was originally presented to Rhodes by Triple H before Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Rhodes confronts Owens at Jacksonville live event

The tension between Rhodes and Owens escalated at WWE’s Holiday Tour in Jacksonville. Before their steel cage match, Owens addressed the crowd:

A few weeks ago, I said I was going to have my first match as your true, rightful WWE Champion here in Jacksonville. However, this title is not on the line ’cause we’re in Jacksonville, come on

Rhodes appeared wearing a neck brace, selling the effects of Owens’ previous attack. After removing the brace, Rhodes engaged in an intense cage match with Owens, ultimately securing victory by escaping the structure first. Despite momentarily reclaiming the Winged Eagle belt post-match, Rhodes faced another assault from Owens before countering with a Cross Rhodes to end the night.

Patricki Chites

I’m 26 years old and live in Brazil. I'm fluent in English, a journalist, and a pro wrestling fan for 15 years. Creator of the Brazilian website Wrestling Notícias. Fan of CM Punk and Chelsea Green.

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