Sami Zayn has revealed how he felt taking the package piledriver from Kevin Owens again.

KO and Sami are no strangers to the move, as they used it a lot during their time in the indies. In WWE however, it had been banned for a long time due to its high risk. Owens has brought it back on TV recently since turning heel and both Zayn and Cody Rhodes have been on the receiving end of it in recent weeks.

The Ultimate Underdog was asked how he felt taking the move after so long during his interview with FN Barn Burner. The 40-year-old claimed that he felt things that he has never felt before when Owens delivered one to him during the February 3 episode of Raw:

“Oh my god. Yeah, different ball game. I felt things in my spine that I’d never felt taking that move. And you know, I used to take that move a lot in my early 20s. My entire 20s, actually, was just me taking that move pretty much. [It] felt very different at 40, no question.”

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It’s Time To Solve It: Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn was also asked if his relationship with Kevin Owens was damaged beyond repair or they could become friends again in the future. The former IC Champion noted that after doing this dance for many years with his real-life best friend, he’s learned to never say never:

“Look I’ve said before no and I’ve been wrong. So I don’t know, maybe I’m just being emotional when I’m saying ‘No no, this is it, this is it for real.’ and you know maybe 3-4 years pass, and you kind of start to overlook things. It’s just kind of how life is I feel. I don’t know, never say never. I’ve learned that by now. But I don’t know. Right now we’ve got an issue and it’s time to solve it.”

15 years after their first unsanctioned match at ROH Final Battle 2010, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn will be going to war once again under the stipulation at the upcoming Elimination Chamber: Toronto event on March 1.

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WWE Superstar Kevin Owens has officially accepted Sami Zayn’s challenge for a match at Elimination Chamber in Toronto. In an emotionally charged video recorded from his car, Owens addressed Zayn’s recent comments about his struggles, suggesting his former friend “doesn’t know what real pain is.”

Owens referenced his own recent hardships, including being betrayed by three former allies he considered brothers. “You want to go again? That’s perfect, let’s do that,” Owens declared, noting the significance of Toronto as the birthplace of their long-standing rivalry.

The confrontation ended with Owens ominously inviting Zayn to “come find me. Then you’ll know pain.”

Sami Zayn’s Challenge

Owens’ video was in response to this message from Sami Zayn released earlier in the evening. “Kevin, we both know that wasn’t about getting ahead or sending a message, that was trying to end my career.”

“When I’m cleared, me & you are gonna go again, and it’s not gonna be fun.”

The match is set to take place at WWE Elimination Chamber, adding another chapter to one of wrestling’s most compelling feuds.

Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are once again at odds over what Zayn did (or rather, didn’t do) at this year’s 2025 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event. In a video shared to X, Owens recounted some of the injuries he sustain during his WWE Championship ladder match with Cody Rhodes.

“The scars. The stitches. These scars—I’m always gonna have on my face. And the trauma? You can’t see that, but I can feel it. My neck, my spine, the pain I’ve been in all week… and I still am.”

Owens said that the pain he’s in will be pain he feels for the rest of his life. The Prizefighter then turned his attention to Zayn, who despite coming out during the match, did not help him defeat Rhodes.

“It’s all your fault. Because Sami, you just stood there and watched while Cody tried to end my career. Worse, I think he was actually trying to end my life in that Rumble.“

Owens pointed out that Zayn rushed to help Roman Reigns in late 2024, but refused to act at the Royal Rumble. Owens concluded by calling Zayn a “horrible friend” and “disgusting human being” beforestating that “I’ll never forgive you.”

Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens have a storied rivalry in WWE, facing each other multiple times across various events. Here is a list of notable matches between them:

• NXT TakeOver: Rival (February 11, 2015): Kevin Owens defeated Sami Zayn to win the NXT Championship.
• NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable (May 20, 2015): The match ended in a no-contest after Owens attacked Zayn, leading to the debut of Samoa Joe.
  Battleground (July 24, 2016): Sami Zayn defeated Kevin Owens in a critically acclaimed match.
• WrestleMania 37 (April 10, 2021): Kevin Owens defeated Sami Zayn.
• Hell in a Cell (June 20, 2021): Sami Zayn defeated Kevin Owens.
• SmackDown (June 18, 2021): Kevin Owens defeated Sami Zayn by count-out.

Now, fans can expect another showdown between the two, potentially at WrestleMania 41. Whatever is to come, don’t expect the pair to ever be on the same page after Sami’s so-called betrayal of Kevin Owens.

Former WWE Winged Eagle Champion Kevin Owens may have just revealed his future in the company in a unique way—through a Girl Scout cookie fundraiser.

In a tweet posted on Friday, Owens encouraged fans to support his daughter’s Girl Scout troop by purchasing cookies. Owens’ daughter Élodie, a Junior Girl Scout, sells cookies to fund troop activities and community projects while learning communication, money management, and build confidence.

In return, he jokingly promised to continue wrestling for “at least 4 years, 11 months, and 22 days more.” The oddly specific timeframe sounds like Owens is hinting he’s signed a new five-year contract with WWE running through February 2030.

Owens, a former Universal Champion and one of WWE’s most reliable performers, has been with the company since 2014. His current contract was reportedly set to expire in 2024, making a renewal at this time plausible. While WWE has not officially announced an extension, Owens’ tweet strongly suggests that he’ll be staying with the company for the foreseeable future.

If true, this would be a major commitment from both sides, keeping Owens as a key figure in WWE’s plans for the next half-decade. Whether he continues his main-event run or helps elevate the next generation, fans can seemingly count on five more years of “The Prizefighter” in WWE.

Cody Rhodes’ reign as Undisputed WWE Champion is truly undiusputed after retaining the gold against Kevin Owens at the 2025 Royal Rumble. In the penultimate match of the night, Owens and Rhodes didn’t hold back in their battle to determine the true WWE Champion.

With another victory to his name, Rhodes’ attention turns towards WrestleMania 41 and who will face him for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Should he still be champion, the April 2025 event will be Rhodes’ third consecutive year in a WWE World Championship at the Showcase of the Immortals.

The 2025 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event is taking place from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The card for the show includes:

• Charlotte Flair won the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble match.
• Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) defeated Kevin Owens
• Men’s Royal Rumble Match
• Two-Out-of-Three Falls for the WWE Tag Team Championship: #DIY (c) defeated Motor City Machine Guns

Stay tuned to SEScoops for more from the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE, including breaking news and live results.

2025 Royal Rumble: Preview, Matches, How to Watch

The January 31 episode of WWE SmackDown took place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, just one day before the highly anticipated 2025 Royal Rumble. Monday Night Raw’s CM Punk made an appearance on the show and the Best in the World had plenty to say.

The night kicked off with an interview segment featuring Joe Tessitore and Kevin Owens who continued to fuel his storyline with Cody Rhodes. Owens blasted Tessitore as a “Cody Rhodes fanboy” and grabbed the Winged Eagle title he had previously handed over at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Before Owens could leave, CM Punk made his entrance to a thunderous reaction from the Indianapolis crowd. A “holy s***” chant erupted as the two had their first face off since Punk’s return to WWE in November 2023.

Punk made clear that if he wins the Royal Rumble and Owens defeats Cody Rhodes, the WrestleMania main event would be CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens. Once again, Punk made clear that he plans on challenging for the Undisputed WWE Championship should he win the Men’s Royal Rumble match.

2025 Royal Rumble: Preview, Matches, How to Watch

Owens liked the idea of beating Punk at WrestleMania, but said he hopes Punk doesn’t win the Royal Rumble. The Prizefighter explained that he wanted Punk to live with the fact that he’s never main-evented WrestleMania—something Owens has done twice. Punk fired back by mocking Owens’ past defeats at the Royal Rumble, including last year’s loss to Logan Paul. After this intense face-off, it remains to be seen if fans get to see these two trade blows at WrestleMania 41.

Kevin Owens will join an elite group at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble, regardless of if he leaves Indianapolis as the Undisputed WWE Champion. On February 1, Owens will challenge Cody Rhodes in a ladder match for the gold. Not only will Rhodes’ WWE Championship be on the line, but Owens’ ‘Real’ WWE Championship will also be suspended above the ring.

Whether he wins or loses, Owens will tie the record for the most Championship matches at the Royal Rumble. The showdown with Cody will be Owens’ eighth time competing for gold. His Rumble title match record breaks down as follows:

With this match, Owens will join Roman Reigns, Triple H, and The Miz for the most Royal Rumble championship matches at seven each. Owens will surpass Brock Lesnar and his former rival AJ Styles, who have competed in six championship matches at the iconic event.

H/T to @WWEStats for uncovering this stat. Stay tuned to SEScoops for more interesting wrestling facts and statistics.

The WWE Royal Rumble 2025 will take place on February 1, from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapiolis, Indiana. With two Rumble matches and exciting championship matches, fans can expect an explosive start to the Road to WrestleMania 41.

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Kevin Owens got taken out by Shawn Michaels at the January 2025 Saturday Night’s Main Event from San Antonio, Texas.

The Heartbreak Kid moderated the contract signing segment between KO and Cody Rhodes for their upcoming Undisputed WWE Championship ladder match at Royal Rumble. Michaels claimed that his one job was to get both the contenders to sign the contract before introducing both the champion and the challenger.

Owens came out wearing a ‘Cody sucks eggs’ shirt, a play at old Dusty Rhodes insult from Dory Funk Jr. who used to call the American Dream an ‘egg-sucking dog.’ Shawn told both the stars to sit down but they refused. The WWE Hall of Famer then talked about their rivalry before prompting them to sign the contract which Cody did.

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Kevin however, opted to cut a promo taking objection to Rhodes saying that he takes ‘the easy way out.’ The former Universal Champion reminded Rhodes of their Bash In Berlin match and told Cody that he ‘quit’ WWE when things got tough. KO said that he’s taking everything from his former friend, to which Michaels responded saying that Owens sounds jealous.

The former NXT Champion then went off on HBK too, telling him that he won’t be a champion that ‘loses his smile.’ Kevin Owens finally signed the contract. A referee came out to take both the original WWE title and the Winged Eagle belt and hung them to a hook above the ring.

Shawn Michaels then tried to shake both their hands but Owens got a cheap shot in on Cody as the WWE Legend was interacting with him. HBK then shoved Owens and Kevin in response kicked Michaels. He set up the veteran for a package piledriver but Rhodes kicked him in the face. Shawn then removed his jacket and delivered a Sweet Chin Music to Kevin to end the segment.

As John Cena embarks on his farewell tour in 2025, several WWE superstars have expressed interest in facing him for a memorable final encounter. Here are some wrestlers who have shared their desire to step into the ring with Cena before the WWE icon calls it a career.

CM Punk: CM Punk has expressed a strong desire to face John Cena once more before Cena’s retirement. Following the Money in the Bank 2024 event, Punk highlighted their intertwined careers and vowed that “we gotta do it at least one more time.”.

Kevin Owens: Kevin Owens hopes to commemorate the ten-year anniversary of his first match against Cena by facing him on May 31, 2025, during John’s farewell tour. Owens’ feud with Cena in 2015 did huge things for the then-NXT Champion who’s gone on to be a top name on the main roster.

Bron Breakker: Bron Breakker has boldly challenged John Cena to a match for the Intercontinental Championship—the only title Cena has never won. Speaking to SESCoops‘ MuscleManMalcom, Breakker urged Cena to “grow some balls” and face him for the coveted belt during the farewell tour.

Randy Orton: Randy Orton, arguably Cena’s greatest rival is a favored choice among fans for a farewell match. Speaking to the Daily Mail last August, Orton hopes that if fans want to see him face Cena one more time, WWE’s creative team, led by Triple H, will make it happen.

Logan Paul: Logan Paul personally pitched a WrestleMania 41 match with John Cena. However, reports indicate that this match is “100 percent not happening,” and current discussions are focusing on other potential opponents for Cena.

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Bronson Reed: Though currently out with an injury, Bronson Reed has taken to X to put himself forward as an opponent. The Australian Superstar even claimed that John can’t truly call himself the ‘GOAT’ until he’s survived Reed’s Tsunami finisher.

The Miz: 14 years after his unlikely win over John Cena at WrestleMania 27, The Miz hopes to get one more moment with Cena before his farewell. Cena’s most recent match for WWE saw him team with Miz and R-Truth on the post–WrestleMania 40 Raw.

John Cena’s Farewell: What Does It Mean?

Cena made his retirement plans public during a surprise appearance at WWE’s Money in the Bank event on July 6, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Leading up to his retirement, Cena plans to participate in several key WWE events including next month’s Royal Rumble, March’s Elimination Chamber, and WWE WrestleMania 41.

In total, he intends to perform in approximately 30 to 40 events throughout 2025 as part of his farewell tour. Fans have been excited at the possible matches Cena may have, and the possibility that he could become a 17-time World Champion and break Ric Flair’s record.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on John Cena as there’s no shortage of Superstars eager to share the ring with the WWE icon one final time.

2025 is upon us and for many, this is a time to set resolutions and goals for the new year. With 12 months ahead, the Superstars of WWE have revealed what goals they have in mind, both in and out of the ring, for the new year.

Liv Morgan, fresh off a stellar 2024, has set her sights high. The Judgment Day star plans to solidify her legacy as “the greatest Women’s World Champion of all time” and aims to capture the Women’s Tag Team Titles alongside Raquel Rodriguez. On a personal note, Morgan shared her intention to “flourish my perfect relationship with Daddy Dom.”

CM Punk is determined to prove why he’s known as the “Best in the World” by winning the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble and securing “all the titles.” Outside the ring, Punk promises to ensure The New Day continues using the janitor’s closet as their dressing room. He also declared his intent to shave Dominik Mysterio’s mustache.

Dominik Mysterio has a different kind of aspiration: to be less “misunderstood and hated.” According to Mysterio, he sees himself as a “cool guy,” and hopes 2025 will be the year fans start to agree.

For The New Day, 2025 represents a chance to reclaim their glory as champions and plan on holding gold once more now they’ve ditched Big E. The group hasn’t held tag titles since April 2021 and looks to end that drought in the coming months.

Kevin Owens‘ 2025 goal is to remind fans that he is the “true, rightful WWE Champion.” Owens plans to hold onto the title for the next decade and will have the chance to prove he’s worthy to be champion at next month’s Royal Rumble.

Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Championship and the Winged Eagle Championship has been officially set for the 2025 Royal Rumble. The high-stakes encounter will be contested in a ladder match, with both titles suspended above the ring. The winner will be the first to climb the ladder and retrieve both championships.

This blockbuster match was confirmed on the final SmackDown episode of 2024, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling showdown.

This is the third match confirmed for the upcoming premium live event. In addition to this ladder match, we’ll see the annual Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble matches.

The 2025 WWE Royal Rumble is scheduled to take place on February 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes made his highly anticipated return to the ring during a WWE live event in Jacksonville, Florida, this week. In the main event, Rhodes triumphed over Kevin Owens in a steel cage match, exacting revenge on the self-proclaimed “Real” WWE Champion who had sidelined him for weeks.

Rhodes had been absent from in-ring action since WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14, where he controversially retained his title against Owens. Following the show, Owens attacked Rhodes, delivering a package piledriver that left The American Nightmare injured and written off TV. At the Jacksonville event, Rhodes made a dramatic entrance wearing a neck brace, which he removed before stepping inside the cage.

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Owens has continued to assert himself as the “Real” WWE Champion, even carrying the classic Winged Eagle title as evidence of his claim. This has left fans speculating about a potential title-for-title clash, possibly at an upcoming Premium Live Event or WWE Raw’s impending debut on Netflix. While a rematch between Rhodes and Owens has yet to be officially announced on television, it seems like a natural progression for WWE’s action-packed start to the new year.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Cody Rhodes as the Undisputed WWE Champion is set on recreating his massive success in 2024 in the new year.

Sami Zayn finds his wrestling journey with Kevin Owens surreal.

The Honorary Uce recently had an interview with the Battleground podcast. He discussed things such as Raw moving to Netflix, which old title he’d like to bring back and more.

When asked about Kevin Owens’ Saturday Night’s Main Event match with Cody Rhodes and his post-match attack on the Undisputed Champion, Zayn first noted how seeing the banned package piledriver on a WWE show was a crazy moment.

Sami Zayn then reflected on his long wrestling journey with Kevin Owens. He discussed how seeing the former Universal Champion performing on such a big stage was a surreal moment for him:

“If we really stop and think about it, considering we started together some 20 years ago in little church basements and community centers in Quebec, to all of a sudden see him standing [on] Saturday Night’s Main Event, holding the Winged Eagle title over the champion. I mean, that’s kind of surreal when you really stop and think about it.”

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It’s A Crazy Story: Sami Zayn

The Bloodline member mentioned how always being in the middle of the action makes it hard for someone like him to stop and appreciate his journey. Seeing Kevin Owens, who has been on this path with him since the beginning, however, helps him realize how far they’ve actually come:

“I think sometimes, I’m sure he would say the same about me, but seeing it with Kevin sometimes opens my eyes more than when I’m doing it myself. Because, you’re on your own little path, and you’re on the hamster wheel and you’re focused on what you’re doing.

But if you’re lucky enough to have someone who’s been with you on the ride from the jump, like I have Kevin, or he’s got me, it’s like this constant reminder, like, ‘Man, I remember that guy when he was here. Now he’s doing this,’ it is wild. It’s a crazy story.”

Sami Zayn suffered a loss to Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night’s Main Event, extending his losing streak against the Scottish Psychopath. Though it doesn’t appear that McIntyre is done with the Bloodline just yet and he’s claimed that there are 4 more names he has to take revenge from.

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Kevin Owens insists he hasn’t “snapped” yet, despite his shocking attack on Cody Rhodes at Saturday Night’s Main Event. After the event, Owens ambushed Rhodes, delivering a brutal package piledriver that left the American Nightmare incapacitated.

On this week’s episode of SmackDown, Owens delivered a backstage promo, prominently displaying the Winged Eagle Championship he seized from Rhodes. He declared that the title belongs to him, calling his controversial loss at Saturday Night’s Main Event a “tragedy.” Despite his actions, Owens claimed he hasn’t truly lost control, ominously warning that fans don’t want to see what happens if he does. He concluded his promo by placing blame on Rhodes, SmackDown GM Nick Aldis, and WWE officials for what comes next.

Cody Rhodes, meanwhile, has yet to return to competition following the attack. He was notably absent from this week’s Raw and was pulled from WWE’s Netflix launch event to sell his injuries. Rhodes also did not appear on this week’s SmackDown, which was pre-taped to give talent and crew time off for the holidays.

Self-Proclaimed ‘True WWE Champion’ Kevin Owens Vows Title Defenses

Owens’ comments suggest that his rivalry with Rhodes is far from over, with fans speculating about a potential title-vs.-title match between the two. For now, Owens appears committed to justifying his actions, and his veiled threats should leave WWE Superstars and officials on high alert.

For WWE fans, securing an autograph from their favorite Superstar is often a dream come true. However, some fans take things to unexpected levels, as revealed in a recent WWE interview where Superstars shared the strangest items they’ve ever been asked to sign. Here are some of the highlights:

Bayley: Paramore Merch and Foreheads

Bayley isn’t a member of Paramore, but that hasn’t stopped fans asking her to sign some merchandise of the popular band the Role Model is a fan of. Bayley added that she’s also been asked to sign foreheads, which is her favourite thing to autograph.

Damian Priest: Underwear

Keeping his response family-friendly, Damian Priest admitted to signing “undergarments.” The Archer of Infamy refrained from revealing more details but left fans to speculate whether it was men’s or women’s underwear that earned his signature.

Sami Zayn: A Prosthetic Leg/Body Parts for Tattoos

Sami Zayn was befuddled when a fan asked him to sign their prosthetic leg, while others have asked the Honorary Uce to autograph their bodies so they can be tattooed. Zayn shared that when first asked for a tattoo-related autograph, his reaction made clear that he didn’t like the idea, but he’s trying to get better at hiding how he feels.

Kevin Owens: Body Parts for Tattoos

The self-professed ‘Real’ WWE Champion, like Zayn, has signed body parts for fans who plan to immortalize his signature in ink. While he considers it an “incredible honor,” Owens shared his nervousness about the possibility of his autograph becoming a permanent flaw on someone’s body.

Rey Mysterio: $100 bills

Rey Mysterio shared a story about fans wealthy enough to have him sign $100 bills. The WWE Hall of Famer cleverly incorporates his signature 619 move into the design, transforming the bill into a “619-dollar bill.”

Kevin Owens has crowned himself the “True WWE Champion” and vowed to defend his stolen title during WWE’s annual holiday loop— a string of Christmas-week live events that brings WWE superstars to fans across multiple cities.

For those keeping track, Owens is not the WWE Champion. Cody Rhodes holds that distinction. Owens failed to capture the title from Rhodes this past weekend at Saturday Night’s Main Event. However, in a shocking post-match attack, Owens left with the iconic Winged Eagle Championship belt. The belt itself was being used by Cody for one night only, on loan from WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H.

Owens wasted no time seizing the moment, taking to social media with his trademark sarcasm to deliver this proclamation:

“BALLZ!!! Now that I have your attention, I have great news for you all! I am proud to officially announce that I will be competing in my first matches as your new, true WWE Champion on this year’s Holiday loop (that’s a term people in “the business” use that refers to a string of consecutive shows in different cities over a short period of time) starting in Jacksonville on the 26th, followed by 3 more shows in Florida and then one in Detroit for some reason. Be there to witness history! Oh, the Raw crew has shows too. Whatever.”

Kevin Owens Spreading Holiday Cheer

While Owens basks in the spotlight as the self-proclaimed champion, WWE has yet to hand down any formal disciplinary action for his post-match ambush and theft of the championship belt. Fans, however, are bracing for Rhodes’ inevitable revenge.

The company has provided a storyline update on Cody Rhodes’ condition following Owens’ attack, and it doesn’t sound good. The “American Nightmare” is reportedly dealing with significant injuries, adding to the anticipation of his eventual comeback. For now, though, Rhodes will have to sit out the holiday loop.

With Cody sidelined, Kevin Owens heads into the holiday season like the Grinch himself—winged eagle in hand, flaunting his “championship reign” in front of the WWE Universe.

Kevin Owens has given his version of the events that followed his loss to Cody Rhodes in the Undisputed WWE Championship match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

The ending of the bout at the WWE show saw KO introducing a chair to try and take out his opponent. In the end, however, Cody managed to take advantage of it himself and he pinned Owens after delivering a Cross Rhodes on the chair.

When the company posted the footage of Kevin attacking the American Nightmare following the show, the former champion responded. He claimed that he sent the crowd home happy after the referee screwed him out of a WWE championship victory.

The former Universal Champion also reacted to the video of Triple H shoving him on the ramp on his way back. Kevin Owens rationalized it as the WWE CCO thanking him for the full house:

Cody Rhodes had to be stretchered out of the ring after Owens delivered the banned piledriver on the WWE champion. It’s possible that he’ll be kept off TV for a few weeks to sell the attack.

Triple H has not made any public comments on Kevin’s attack despite tonight’s altercation. It’s likely that we’ll see the WWE Executive making an appearance on TV soon to confront the former NXT star.

Apart from this, Saturday Night’s Main Event also featured the finals of the Women’s US Title tournament. You can check out reactions to the crowning of the Inaugural champion here.

Cody Rhodes managed to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship at the returning Saturday Night’s Main Event but things didn’t end on a high note for him as he may have been expecting.

The ending of the main event championship match saw the challenger Kevin Owens introducing a chair to the bout after the referee was knocked out. In the end however, Cody managed to use the chair to his own advantage. The American Nightmare won the bout after delivering a Cross Rhodes to his opponent on the chair.

Owens was visibly upset at how things turned out at the event and he attacked the current champion after the show went off air. Kevin delivered the banned piledriver after the broadcast. Per fans in the arena, Cody had to be stretchered out of the ring following the attack.

KO took the Winged Eagle title that was resurrected by Rhodes for the special event after taking Cody out. Triple H came out to confront the former NXT champion on the ramp and the two had an altercation:

What Happened On Saturday Night’s Main Event

Tonight’s show opened with a physical match between Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn. Unfortunately for Zayn, he lost the bout, continuing his losing streak against the Scottish Psychopath.

The event also featured the finals of the US Women’s Title tournament between Michin and Chelsea Green. Green was the clear favorite to win going into the show and she didn’t disappoint the fans.

It’s clear that the rivalry between Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes is far from over after how things unfolded tonight. It’ll be interesting to see when and where the next chapter of this blood feud will be written.

Kevin Owens has continued to troll Cody Rhodes ahead of their match at Saturday Night’s Main Event tonight for the WWE Championship.

Owens appeared in a WWE video on the company’s official Instagram page wearing a Goldust shirt. Obviously Cody has a lot of history with his brother Goldust/Dustin Rhodes and the reference from KO is just another in a line of recent throwbacks from Cody’s lengthy career.

KO was filmed entering the Nassau Colosseum ahead of tonight’s show, with the former Universal Champion sarcastically saying how “emotional” it was going into the building where the first ever SNME show took place.

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Fans react to Kevin Owens Troll

Fans have been reacting to the troll job from Owens, with many pointing out just how on point he has been with his t-shirt choices recently.

Here are some of the reactions from the video:

• the collection of shirts this man has???
• KO with these shirts man omg ?? gotta love KO ?
• the tshirt ??
• Swear his trolling job with these shirts are priceless
• Trolling a that tee. Well done sir
• The goldust shirt ?
• KO is in a league of his own ? it’s the shirts that does it for me!! ? ?

Kevin Owens continues to cut promos from the car because it offends people.

The former Universal Champion had been kept off TV for a couple of weeks when he attacked Cody Rhodes after the Bad Blood PPV. When WWE wouldn’t allow him on their programming, Owens chose to speak his mind with a number of social media promos all recorded in his car.

His car promos have since become a unique part of his ongoing rivalry with the current Undisputed WWE Champion. During a recent interview with SI, Owens explained why he originally chose the spot to speak his mind:

“I can’t do it from the house. I have five dogs. I have six cats. I have two kids. It’s not happening in there. There’s too much noise. So I do it from my car. And it’s very hard for some people to accept,”

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Just To Spite Them: Kevin Owens

Despite being back on TV since then, Kevin Owens has continued cutting promos from his car. This week’s episode of SmackDown saw him having a war of words with Rhodes from the same place. KO brought up Cody’s past during the segment and told the WWE Champion that he was more entertaining as Stardust.

Explaining why he continues to cut promos like this, the former NXT Champion said that he is doing it just to spite people who are irritated by it:

“It used to be a thing where I just did it because it was easier. Now I’ve seen so many people take offense to it, that now I’m never not doing it from a car just to spite them.”

Kevin Owens will be challenging Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed Title at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14. You can check out our predictions for the show here.

• Kevin Owens Explains Randy Orton’s Importance To WWE Locker Room

Kevin Owens has nothing but nice things to say about Randy Orton despite their recent falling out.

The former Universal Champion recently spoke to DailyMail UK to promote the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event. He discussed things such as his upcoming WWE Championship match with Cody Rhodes and more.

When asked what it’s been like working with The Viper on a personal and professional level since his return from back injury, Owens claimed that there is no one in WWE he respects more than Randy:

“On a professional level, but also a personal level, he will willingly talk about the mistakes he has made when he was younger and first starting out, because he wants to be an example of what to do and what not to do. He is very open about it and I respect him so much.”

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Randy’s Respect Is Worth A Lot: Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens said that he’s seen Orton changing and maturing through his WWE tenure. He mentioned that the Legend Killer gives the credit for it to his wife and kids:

“He is just a real positive influence in our locker room. When he wasn’t here, you could feel it. When Randy Orton is around, people are on their toes more because they want Randy to respect them. Randy’s respect is worth a lot.”

The former NXT Champion also discussed how Orton has signed a new WWE deal recently and said that they need guys like Randy to stick around as a positive influence on talents coming from the developmental.

• Saturday Night’s Main Event (Dec 2024) Predictions: Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens and more

Kevin Owens’ Universal Championship victory was the culmination of years of hard work, but the Canadian has serious regrets over his reign. Owens won the gold on the August 29, 2016, edition of WWE Raw, one week after Finn Balor was forced to vacate the title due to an injury suffered at SummerSlam 2016.

Owens’ 188-day reign with the gold would see him retain against Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns before losing the title in seconds to Goldberg at Fastlane 2017. While fans to this day still criticize the way Owens lost the gold, the Canadian’s biggest regret about his reign came months before his reign ended.

“As far as what I wish I could change or appreciate more is basically every single night after that [title victory].”

As champion, Owens constantly worried about making the newly-introduced title as important as possible, leaving little room to enjoy being one of WWE’s top Superstars.

“I just got so into my own head… I really didn’t appreciate it as much as I should have, and that’s a real regret.”

In the near-eight years since his title reign ended, Owens has yet to hold another World Championship but plans on changing that this weekend. Owens will challenge Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Owens and his pursuit of the Unidpusted WWE Champion.

WWE has seen unprecedented growth in its audience in the last couple of years, and Kevin Owens believes Vince McMahon’s exit is a reason for it.

The former WWE Universal Champion recently spoke to Collider to promote the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC. He discussed things such as the history of the event, which names from the past he would have loved to face at the show and more.

Talking about the recent growth of WWE, Owens said that it’s the result of all the hard work everyone has been putting in for the last few years. He also believes that the mainstream attention they’ve gotten due to recent management changes helped rejuvenate general public’s interest in sports entertainment:

“That change in direction made a lot of noise outside of WWE, I think that probably turned a few eyes toward us. Everybody started watching again and realized, like, hey, this is really good stuff now.”

• Kevin Owens Says He Has Tried To Bring Shawn Michaels Out Of Retirement

Kevin Owens Eying WrestleMania Main Event

KO later discussed his WWE journey noting that in NXT he was told that he might never make it to the main roster. While he has achieved a lot more than many expected him to since then, Owens still has goals left in WWE:

“I’d love to be world champion again. I’d love to Main Event WrestleMania night two, since I’ve done night one already. I’d love to have a match with Rey Mysterio. But if my career ends tomorrow, I’d still be happy with what I’ve done.”

Kevin Owens will be challenging his former friend Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Title at Saturday Night’s Main Event. You can check out the full card for the show here.

Kevin Owens says he has tried many times to bring Shawn Michaels out of retirement but the Heartbreak Kid continues to turn him down.

The former Universal Champion was the name chosen to face Stone Cold Steve Austin when the wrestling veteran came out of retirement after 19 years for a match at WrestleMania 38. Austin won the No Holds Barred match and KO received a lot of praise for his work with the wrestling legend.

During a recent interview with MuscleManMalcolm, Owens was asked which legend he would pick to bring out of retirement after the Austin match if he could. Kevin immediately took the name of Shawn Michaels, revealing that he reaches out to the current NXT head every year:

“Well, the answer is always Shawn Michaels. I really try pretty much every year. I think I’m done trying now, though, I think he’s pretty much…it’s three years running where he’s politely said no to me. I think the next time I ask, he’ll probably just tell me to F off, to say it nicely.

I think last year he literally had triceps surgery just to avoid the question. But, yeah, if I could wrestle, if there’s anyone I’d love to wrestle [it’s] Shawn Michaels. I’m sure he would still be able to put in a performance like no other. I have no doubt. But he’s done with it. He’s done. Trust me, I’ve tried.”

• Kevin Owens Vows Payback On Sami Zayn For Returning to The Bloodline

After initially calling it a career following his loss at WrestleMania XXVI, Michaels did come out of retirement for one more match in 2018. He teamed up with DX partner Triple H for a match against The Brothers of Destruction at the Crown Jewel special.

Apart from this, Kevin Owens also talked about his upcoming WWE title match with Cody Rhodes, what he doesn’t like about the American Nightmare and more. You can check out his full interview below:

Kevin Owens has vowed to deal with his best friend Sami Zayn aligning with The Bloodline, the Prizefighter made clear during WWE SmackDown. On the December 6, show, Owens was interviewed by Michael Cole in Owens’ car, and spoke about Cody Rhodes teaming with Roman Reigns at Bad Blood, a ‘betrayal’ in Owens’ eyes that kicked off his heel turn.

Kevin Owens Snaps, Attacks Cody Rhodes In Parking Lot After WWE Bad Blood

Cole countered that it was unfair of Owens to target Cody Rhodes when Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn all aligned with Reigns at Survivor Series: WarGames. Owens said that he didn’t care what Jimmy or Jey had done, but promised that he’d deal with Zayn at the right time. Cole said that Owens is the problem, not everyone else, prompting the former Universal Champion to boot him from the vehicle.

Owens vowing to deal with Zayn fills a glaring plot hole fans online have been bringing up ever since Crown Jewel, where Sami re-aligned with the OG Bloodline. Many fans felt it was odd that Owens would try and destroy Rhodes for teaming with Reigns one time, and was doing nothing to his best friend for committing to the OTC once more.

Owens’ arrival in WWE saw him attack Zayn in late 2014 and the pair have feuded several times, including with a match at WrestleMania 37. The pair have also teamed multiple times, including winning the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 39 in only the second tag-team main event in the history of the show.

Zayn fell afoul of the returning Drew McIntyre during this week’s Raw, and will now have his best friend to deal with again. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Kevin Owens, as the Prizefighter is ready for revenge on those who ‘wronged’ him, including his best friend.