A new report suggests the highly anticipated Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens matchup is planned to headline WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 12.
The rivalry between Rhodes and Owens has intensified in recent months, beginning with Owens viciously attacking Rhodes backstage after WWE Bad Blood.
According to Dave Meltzer in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is targeting the NBC special as the stage for this clash. The report clarifies that the match will not occur at Survivor Series, redirecting fan expectations to the upcoming NBC event.
“We’ve been told the Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens match is slated as the main event for Saturday Night’s Main Event on 12/14 from the Nassau Coliseum, so at least as of earlier this week wasn’t slated on this show.”
– Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens scheduled for Saturday Night’s Main Event (Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
Rhodes Reacts to Kevin Owens’ Attack
In the wake of his heel turn, Owens expressed frustration over WWE’s management, claiming they stifled his ability to explain his actions on air. Rhodes publicly acknowledged the attack in an interview with the Manchester Evening News:
“I’d be foolish to try and tell you anything different because the entire video exists online and you can see every inch of it. I’ll try and keep my remarks short in terms of how I feel but I will tell you this. It’s a very passionate industry, everybody wants the north star of our business which is the WWE championship and the championship that I hold at this time.”
– Cody Rhodes reacts to Kevin Owens’ attack