Retaining his Undisputed WWE Universal Champion title, Cody Rhodes once again emerged victorious against Kevin Owens at the Saturday Night’s Main Event.
The stunning “Winged Eagle” belt accompanied Rhodes to the arena. This iconic iteration of the WWE title has been previously held by wrestling greats such as Hulk Hogan and Stone Cold Steve Austin before its retirement in 1998.
In a dramatic turn of events, referee Charles Robinson was incapacitated as Owens pushed Rhodes into him. Exploiting the moment, Owens attempted to strike with a chair, but Rhodes deftly avoided the attack. Instead, he successfully executed a Cross Rhodes onto the chair. As luck had it, Robinson regained his senses just in time to execute the count.
This marks the 251st day of Cody Rhodes’ first tenure as WWE Champion.
Below are some highlights from the exciting match:
Is tonight the night Kevin Owens regains some championship gold? 🤔#SNME pic.twitter.com/s7o9e7vT9S
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2024
A significant night, and an unforgettable moment for @CodyRhodes! 🦅 🏆#SNME pic.twitter.com/85fdBVw0KO
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2024
IT’S. TIME. #SNME pic.twitter.com/vwlKnCAjr0
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2024
“Hi Randy.”
Unsurprisingly, @FightOwensFight… 😡#SNME pic.twitter.com/9jKRNEPMUy
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2024
La entrada de Cody Rhodes con el WINGED EAGLE BELT, absolutamente impoluto y sin ningún cambio ni logo añadido. Qué preciosidad. #SNME pic.twitter.com/qCdbYMl4UW
— LuigiWrestling (@LuigiWrestling) December 15, 2024
WWE revitalises the Winged Eagle title for a single night pic.twitter.com/C92PPdMWSs
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) December 15, 2024
.@CodyRhodes wouldn’t take that lying down from @FightOwensFight! 😤#SNME pic.twitter.com/6sn75OdRls
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2024
DOWN TUMBLES THE REF! 😱#SNME pic.twitter.com/tv5ll4gMpm
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2024
That was EPIC! 😱@CodyRhodes outlasts @FightOwensFight to remain the Undisputed WWE Champion at #SNME! #AndStill pic.twitter.com/Vy9UItuqo0
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2024
NOTE: Do drop in your news tips or podcast summaries for us to publish (all credits will be attributed to you), please drop a line at [email protected].