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At WWE Night of Champions, Sami Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a triple-threat to win the Undisputed WWE Championship and celebrate with the crowd, while Kevin Owens publicly congratulated him and reflected on their long, injury‑affected journey together.
The Undertaker is absent from WWE LFG Season 3 because he's focusing on producer/creative duties with the AAA brand, a point teased by Shawn Michaels in Episode 1. Kevin Owens steps in as coach during his neck surgery recovery, while Season 3 lineup also includes Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley, and Natalya.
Kevin Owens makes his return ahead of Elimination Chamber as SmackDown chaos unfolds: Jey Uso is hospitalized after an attack and may miss the Chamber; Carmelo Hayes survives an Open Challenge against Matt Cardona to retain the US Title; Nia Jax and Lash Legend dethrone Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky to become the new Women’s Tag Team champions; Logan Paul vs. Jacob Fatu ends with a masked attacker interrupting the finish; Jey Uso is officially replaced for the Chamber.
WWE is reviving Saturday Night’s Main Event with a star-studded card featuring Cody Rhodes defending his WWE Championship against Kevin Owens, Liv Morgan facing Iyo Sky for the Women's World title, and Gunther in a triple threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Key booking decisions include Liv Morgan retaining her title through underhanded tactics, Gunther maintaining his championship status, Drew McIntyre defeating Sami Zayn, Chelsea Green becoming the first Women's US Champion, and Kevin Owens potentially dethroning Cody Rhodes.
In the latest WWE SmackDown, Drew McIntyre attacked Jimmy Uso, continuing his feud with The OG Bloodline. Michin defeated Tiffany Stratton to advance to the finals of the Women's United States Title Tournament, while Chelsea Green also moved forward with help from Piper Niven. Braun Strowman overpowered Carmelo Hayes, and a match between LA Knight and Solo Sikoa ended in a no-contest due to interference from Jacob Fatu. The night concluded with Kevin Owens ambushing Cody Rhodes, setting the stage for Saturday Night's Main Event.
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event returns to primetime television for the first time in 16 years, airing from Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, New York. The event, part of a new five-year media rights deal with NBCUniversal, features a headline match between Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. Other matches include Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre, a World Heavyweight Championship match with Gunther, Finn Balor, and Damian Priest, and a Women's World Championship match with Liv Morgan and Iyo Sky. The event will also crown the inaugural Women's United States Champion.
WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event on December 14, 2024, in Uniondale, New York, is set to feature a headline match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The event will also include title defenses by World Heavyweight Champion Gunther and Women's World Champion Liv Morgan, as well as the final for the inaugural WWE Women's United States Championship. A fifth match is expected to be announced soon, with NBC heavily promoting the event.
WWE is reviving Saturday Night's Main Event with a live special on December 14, 2024, featuring a match between WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. The event may also include appearances by wrestling legends like Wendy Richter and Hulk Hogan, as WWE aims to pay homage to the original 1985 event held in the same Long Island arena. Jimmy Hart is already confirmed to appear, suggesting more legends could join the lineup.
Fightful Select revealed the list of producers for the latest WWE Smackdown episode, highlighting key backstage roles. Abyss, Michael Hayes, Petey Williams, Shane Helms, Nick Aldis, Jason Jordan, and Bobby Roode were among those producing various matches and segments. Notably, Michael Hayes returned from a personal leave to produce the Solo Sikoa promo and 'Terms of Surrender' segment. Kevin Owens' performance was particularly praised. Additionally, a Jade Cargill attack angle was reportedly used to cover a real injury, though this remains unconfirmed.
Cody Rhodes, referred to as WWE's "golden boy," successfully pressures General Manager Nick Aldis to bring Kevin Owens back to SmackDown for a confrontation after Owens injured Randy Orton with a banned move. The episode also features the continuation of the Women's United States Championship tournament and various storylines leading up to Survivor Series.
The latest episode of WWE SmackDown featured a mix of highs and lows, with notable events including Bronson Reed joining the Bloodline for WarGames, Bayley's controversial win in the Women's United States Championship tournament, and a lackluster promo involving Kevin Owens. The show also highlighted tensions in the tag team division with #DIY and Motor City Machine Guns, and a cliffhanger involving Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman. While some storylines were praised for their development, others were criticized for repetitive or uninspired elements.
The latest episode of WWE SmackDown featured mixed reactions from fans and reviewers. Highlights included the ongoing Bloodline storyline with Sami Zayn, Roman Reigns, and The Usos, which was well-received for its drama and character development. However, the dragging out of the Kevin Owens and Randy Orton feud was criticized for its redundancy. Cody Rhodes' WWE Championship storyline was noted for being overshadowed by other narratives. The introduction of a new women's championship via a brief video was seen as underwhelming, while the tag team storytelling and Nia Jax's character development were praised.
Randy Orton defeated Tama Tonga on WWE SmackDown to secure his spot in the 2024 King of the Ring final against GUNTHER. The winner will receive a world title shot at WWE SummerSlam on August 3. Kevin Owens returned to save Orton from an attack by Solo Sikoa after the match.
Logan Paul retains the United States Championship at WrestleMania 40 Night 2 in a chaotic match against Kevin Owens and Randy Orton, using various tactics and interference to secure the victory in 17:38.
Logan Paul addressed his upcoming triple threat match at Wrestlemania, clarifying that he's not "getting gangbanged" and recounting recent events involving Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. He expressed frustration at facing both opponents but asserted his determination to prevail in the match.