Kevin Owens will face WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes in a ladder match on the WWE Royal Rumble. The rivalry between Owens and Rhodes reached its peak just a few weeks in the past throughout WWE Saturday Night time’s Primary Occasion.
Forward of the present, Triple H, the Chief Content material Officer, offered Rhodes with the enduring Winged Eagle WWE Championship, telling him that it’s for “one evening solely.” Rhodes wore the championship belt throughout Saturday Night time’s Primary Occasion. He efficiently defended his title towards Owens throughout the match. Nevertheless, Owens, enraged by his loss, attacked Rhodes with a brutal piledriver. Officers rushed to forestall additional hurt, however he left with the Winged Eagle WWE Championship.
Since injuring Rhodes, Owens has carried the Winged Eagle Championship and declared himself as champion. On the newest SmackDown, Basic Supervisor Nick Aldis gave Owens an ultimatum — return the stolen title by the tip of the present or face extreme penalties.
Kevin Owens then addressed Aldis’ risk from his automobile. He ignored the SmackDown common supervisor’s calls for, stating he solely needed to satisfy Aldis on his phrases alone within the ring. Later, the duo met within the ring, however Rhodes interrupted. He challenged Owens to a ladder match for each the WWE Championship and Winged Eagle titles.
Following this, Aldis formally booked the match for the WWE Royal Rumble on February 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Afterward, Owens attacked Rhodes once more, concentrating on his injured neck. Owens has since made a daring proclamation after his assault on Rhodes on WWE SmackDown.
Kevin Owens declares himself the rightful WWE Champion
WWE Celebrity Kevin Owens not too long ago posted an image on X (previously Twitter) holding the Winged Eagle title and declaring himself because the “true” and “rightful” WWE Champion by utilizing the identical hashtags.
Now, as Owens will get prepared for his Royal Rumble match towards Cody Rhodes subsequent month, it would stays to be seen if he can defeat Rhodes and seize each titles. Furthermore, there may be additionally the likelihood that Rhodes might efficiently defend his title as soon as once more. Solely time will reveal what’s going to occur subsequent to the duo.
