The eminent return of the “Winged Eagle” design WWE Championship has caused a frenzy amongst wrestling fans. Will the revered design be back, possibly for an exclusive, one-of-its-kind appearance as early as this upcoming Saturday?
This potential comeback was hinted at by WrestleVotes, a trusted source known for accurate wrestling predictions. In a recent tweet, they stated:
“Cody Rhodes walking out on NBC during Saturday Night’s Main Event with the classic “winged eagle” WWE Championship should be a cinematic masterpiece—one that hits home for fans who grew up on the OG SNME.”
– WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) December 11, 2024
Adding fuel to the fire, sports icons Triple H and Cody Rhodes have both hinted the possibility of a one-night-only exhibition of The American Nightmare, sporting the venerable “winged eagle” design. This nostalgia-laden appearance would sync perfectly with the feel of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event’s classic vibe.
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“You’re going to want to tune in to #SNME https://t.co/ERZdS8534Z”
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) December 11, 2024
Cody Rhodes has been advocating for the return of the Winged Eagle design in various interviews for a while now. While it has seemed unlikely for the WWE to diverge from its existing design – because of how noticeably the WWE logo emblazons the current belt and how there’s a colossal statue of it right outside their headquarters – it now seems that at least for a fleeting moment, both Cody and the fans will get their wish granted.
Moreover, something to take note of is that past occurrences show that if something gets a massive positive reception, they’ve tended to revisit and reintroduce it. This episode might just set the stage for the eventual reintroduction of the Winged Eagle belt’s regular usage. It appears more plausible now than ever, and this indeed calls for much excitement and anticipation.
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