Kevin Owens is set to challenge Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship in a ladder match at the upcoming Royal Rumble event in February. The feud began on Friday when Owens and Rhodes had a brief brawl, with Owens claiming he was robbed of his victory after losing to Rhodes on Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Owens, fueled by anger over the disputed loss, brought out his Winged-Eagle championship belt and made off with it following a vicious package piledriver. Smackdown GM Nick Aldis demanded that Owens return the belt, but he resisted, leading to Rhodes intervening.
The drama escalated as Rhodes called for a ladder match at the Royal Rumble, which Owens accepted. The stakes are high, with Owens looking to take down Rhodes without having him submit or pin. This could be a pivotal moment in the storyline, setting up a potential new reign for Rhodes and closing the gap between his two title reigns.
Meanwhile, other storylines are heating up on Smackdown. Bianca Belair’s character is being built up as the person behind Nia Jax’s feud with her, while Sami Zayn took on Carmelo Hayes but was ambushed by the Bloodline.
In a positive note, Braun Strowman had a solid match against Austin Theory, and The Street Profits are gaining momentum in their quest to take down various tag teams. Chelsea Green’s coronation as United States Champion was entertaining, showcasing her exceptional mic skills and presence.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2024/12/28/wwe-smackdown-results-highlights-and-reaction-on-december-27-2024