Cody Rhodes is still your Undisputed WWE Universal Champion after successfully defending his title against Kevin Owens at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
As expected, Rhodes entered the arena with the iconic “Winged Eagle” belt, a version of the WWE title once held by legends like Hulk Hogan and Stone Cold Steve Austin. The belt was retired in 1998.
During the match, referee Charles Robinson was knocked out after Owens shoved Rhodes into him. As Owens then tried to use a chair, Rhodes dodged the shot and instead executed a Cross Rhodes onto the chair. Robinson recovered just in time to count the pin.
Cody Rhodes’ first reign as WWE Champion stands at 251 days.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
Is tonight the night Kevin Owens gets back some championship gold? 🤔#SNME pic.twitter.com/s7o9e7vT9S
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2024
A special night, and a special 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.”
Despicable, @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 brings back the Winged Eagle title for one night pic.twitter.com/C92PPdMWSs
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) December 15, 2024
.@CodyRhodes wasn’t about to take that from @FightOwensFight! 😤#SNME pic.twitter.com/6sn75OdRls
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2024
DOWN GOES THE REF! 😱#SNME pic.twitter.com/tv5ll4gMpm
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2024
That was WILD! 😱@CodyRhodes survives @FightOwensFight to remain the Undisputed WWE Champion at #SNME! #AndStill pic.twitter.com/Vy9UItuqo0
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2024
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