WWE Saturday Night Main Event 2024 Review: Cody Rhodes BURIED Kevin Owens

Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens [WWE Title]

Result: Cody Rhodes (via pinfall)

Cody Rhodes delivered a Suicide Dive to Kevin Owens at the start of the match. He continued the offense by delivering the Gourd Buster to KO. KO bounced back with an Orton-Esque Back Suplex to Cody on the announce table to mock Randy. KO tossed Cody back in the ring to deliver the Senton Bomb, but Cody put his knees up and delivered a Scoop PowerSlam and Disaster Kick to KO for the near fall. Cody attempted the Cody Cutter but KO rolled out of the ring, delivered a Superkick to Cody and put him on the announce table for a PowerBomb. Cody countered with a spectacular RKO.

Cody delivered the Cody Cutter to KO from the top rope inside the ring. Cody went for the SuperPlex on the top rope, but KO countered with a Fisherman's Buster from the top rope for the near-fall. KO attempted the Stunner, but Cody countered with a Cross Rhodes Attempt. KO also countered that and pushed Cody into the referee for the old school referee bump. KO delivered the Stunner to Cody but there is no referee now. KO had this match won. Another referee ran to the ring to count for the nearfall. KO got annoyed and went for the Pop Up Powerbomb. Cody jumped out of it.

Cody springboarded off the ropes for the Cody Cutter but he accidentally flew into the second referee as KO ducked the attack. Since both referees were down, KO then grabbed a steel chair to attack Cody. However, Cody countered with the Cody Cutter and Cross Rhodes to KO on the steel chair for the 3-count and the victory. The plethora of Randy Orton references in this match were excellently done and made a hardcore fan think that he would be returning tonight to get involved after all of these referee bumps, but he did not show up unfortunately. Cody retained once again.

Final Analysis/Takeaway: 3.5 Stars (B-), This was a really solid main event between these two stars and the right superstar won. Despite how justifiable KO was in his ventures as a heel here, it was the right decision for Cody to retain the WWE Title against KO because Cody had to get redemption for what KO did to Randy Orton. KO capitalized on Randy's vulnerable back and basically paralyzed him to the point that he is currently hospitalized. Randy has been a mentor to Cody and thereby holds a special place in Cody's heart. As diplomatic as Cody can be, he cannot let this one slide.

December 14, 2024, Saturday Night Main Event Results:

• Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn to continue his mission of slaying The OG Bloodline.
• Liv Morgan defeated Iyo Sky to retain the World Title and had a faceoff with Rhea Ripley post-match, which could be a teased title match for the Raw Netflix Debut.
• Gunther defeated Finn Balor and Damian Priest to retain the World Title and left no doubts that he is the rightul champion, redeeming himself after losing to Cody in November.
• Chelsea Green defeated Michin to become the inaugural U.S. Champion in what was the best crowning moment of the night.
• Cody Rhodes defeated Kevin Owens to retain the WWE Championship, gaining redemption for Randy Orton after a gnarly Cross Rhodes on top of a steel chair.

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