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.