Saturday Night’s Main Event is around the corner as Kevin Owens readies himself to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The pair will take on each other on Saturday 14th in a rematch of their fabulous Bash in Berlin battle, where Rhodes defended his title against Owens in a respectful, yet brutal wrestling duel. But the dynamics have changed drastically this time.
Since Kevin Owens attacked Randy Orton with a banned piledriver, Cody Rhodes appears to be looking for retribution and is now aligned with Roman Reigns. On the other hand, Owens is out for Rhodes’, because he sees him as a traitor. Of course, the stakes are high, but several signs point to The American Nightmare holding on to the title.
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The Netflix Era’s Impact on Cody Rhodes
WWE is up for a big milestone as the company transitions to Netflix on January 6, 2025. If RAW’s debut episode includes rumored top-tier talent like The Rock, John Cena, and Roman Reigns signed up to appear, the role of the Undisputed WWE Champ Cody Rhodes also plays a huge part in making RAW a success.
Rhodes’ presence has been specifically requested by Netflix. To lend some star power to the new era, reports suggest. Losing the title just weeks after this monumental event would really have taken away his status as a flagship star. That means WWE isn’t about to let Owens take the title at this juncture.
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Randy Orton Could Play Spoiler
Randy Orton has remained sidelined due to Kevin Owens’ brutal attack, and this unresolved issue might threaten Owens’ title aspirations. Many expect Orton’s return to settle the score. This is where Orton can make his stamp on Saturday Night’s Main Event and cost Owens the belt on the same night.
There’s also a layer of complexity added to this feud due to them being former tag team partners. With so much bad blood, it could be a distraction for Owens and The Viper could prevent him from getting The WWE Undisputed Championship.
Cody Rhodes’ Unfinished Story with The Rock
WWE fans hold their breath as the long-awaited match of Cody Rhodes against The Rock remains a possibility. Since Rhode’s triumph at WrestleMania XL, The Great One has teased an inevitable clash. With surprise appearances, backstage rumors, and everything in between, it makes sense that their storyline will play out on a high-stakes Undisputed WWE Championship match.
It’s unlikely that WWE will take Rhodes’ title away from him before bringing to life their inevitable match. Such a decision would undermine the epic narrative WWE has been very carefully crafting
Triple H’s Hint at a Historic Moment
During a Cody Rhodes promotional video with Triple H, speculation picked up over Saturday Night’s Main Event. In the clip, Rhodes receives a golden, reflective item — believed to be the Winged Eagle Championship belt — presented by the WWE Chief Content Officer. It signals a historic night for Rhodes and almost eliminates Owens from contention.
The anticipation of the December 14, 2024 clash in Nassau Veterans Coliseum is building, as the date draws closer. Tough as Kevin Owens is, the odds are stacked against him.