Kevin Owens blasts WWE fans after blockbuster announcement

The WWE Universe is buzzing over a direct insult fired by Kevin Owens. The Prizefighter just moved one step closer to accomplishing a major achievement in his career, and he's only thanking himself. After a hectic 2024, the Canadian grappler ended the year with a six-word statement to the fans.

The Canadian star hopes to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion when he challenges Cody Rhodes at the 38th annual Royal Rumble. After Owens refused to return the Winged Eagle Championship until he received a rematch, Nick Aldis booked Owens vs. Rhodes III as a Ladder Match at the premium live event. Both belts would be suspended above the ring.

In recent months, KO has engaged in many heel antics to help him achieve his goals, such as turning on longtime allies like Randy Orton and The American Nightmare himself. The company took to X/Twitter to share post-SmackDown footage of the 40-year-old taunting the WWE Universe with six words.

"I got what I wanted, idiots," Kevin Owens said in the video below.

Owens' first chance to capture the Undisputed WWE Title was granted by Cody, from a friend to a friend, at Bash In Berlin this past August. Rhodes was able to retain, but then KO targeted him for teaming with Roman Reigns at Bad Blood.

Their rematch took place at Saturday Night's Main Event, and the former AEW EVP was successful in retaining the gold. However, Owens attacked the champion following the bout and took the iconic Winged Eagle Title with him. Since then, he has been calling himself the "real WWE Champion."

New WWE Royal Rumble poster revealed

World Wrestling Entertainment will present the 38th annual Royal Rumble Premium Live Event on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The marquee event will air live from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

Triple H took to Instagram this week to unveil the new Royal Rumble promotional poster. The Chief Content Officer then officially began the countdown.

"Start the countdown… #RoyalRumble streams LIVE from Indianapolis, Feb. 1 at 6e/3p on @peacock," Triple H wrote with the graphic below.

The upcoming Royal Rumble will feature John Cena working his last Rumble PLE before he retires at the end of 2025. In addition to Cody vs. KO, officials have also confirmed the 30-Man Royal Rumble and the 30-Woman Royal Rumble, with title matches at WrestleMania 41 up for grabs.