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Saturday Night's Main Event makes its long-awaited return this weekend from Long Island. WWE has treated the occasion like a legitimate PLE with several marquee title matches scheduled for the show.
Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens, former friends turned fierce rivals, will write the next chapter in their epic rivalry. KO has delivered some of the best work of his career in recent weeks to fuel the program. Furthermore, the winner will be the Undisputed WWE Champion heading into 2025.
Hence, fan interest in the match is understandably high for it will have important consequences for the coming months. On that note, let's look at five potential finishes for Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens at Saturday Night's Main Event.
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#5. Cody Rhodes could defeat Kevin Owens clean at Saturday Night's Main Event
The American Nightmare will be putting his Undisputed WWE Championship on the line for the first time on a major show since his win, ironically, over KO at Bash in Berlin.
This could also be Rhodes' final WWE Title defense in 2024. Hence, Triple H would want the champion to end the year on a high with a clean win over one of his fiercest rivals in Owens.
A few Cody-Cutters and well-timed Cross Rhodes could be enough to put Owens away for the three-count. The American Nightmare already has a clean win over The Prizefighter. Therefore, he does have the tools to accomplish the same feat again.
#4. Kevin Owens could shock the world by pinning The American Nightmare
The WWE Universe is convinced that Cody Rhodes will likely head into Royal Rumble 2025, if not WrestleMania 41, with the top prize in sports entertainment. However, Triple H could pull a massive swerve at Saturday Night's Main Event.
Kevin Owens has been operating on another level since turning heel backstage at Bad Blood 2024. He has a strong advantage heading into the Undisputed WWE Championship match this weekend. Furthermore, fans have expressed some interest in a new champion.
Hence, it may not be wise to bet against KO. The former Universal Champion may have lost to Rhodes at Bash in Berlin, but his heel version presents a different challenge. The American Nightmare may not be prepared for Owens, who could Stun his way to a win.
#3. KO and Rhodes may fight to a double count-out finish
The Prizefighter and The American Nightmare's rivalry has crossed many boundaries. The ill will has become too much to control and the action will likely spill to ringside too.
Furthermore, a hardcore stipulation has not been announced. Therefore, there may not be a decisive winner to Rhodes vs. KO at Saturday Night's Main Event as both men fight to a double count-out and the referee calls for the bell.
Such a finish would protect both men and create room for a rematch, potentially with a No Disqualification stipulation.
#2. Randy Orton could turn heel to help Owens win the Undisputed WWE Championship
On paper, Randy Orton helping KO, the man who put him on the shelf, seems nonsensical. The neck-jarring piledriver Owens delivered to Orton has put his in-ring status under question.
However, The Viper has a lot of reasons to betray Rhodes, too. The American Nightmare teamed with Roman Reigns, the man who was indirectly responsible for putting Orton away for 18 months. Secondly, the 14-time World Champion has also taken many bullets for Rhodes.
Hence, WWE's Apex Predator could return at Saturday Night's Main Event to deliver an RKO to Rhodes behind the referee's back, helping KO win the championship.
#1. WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan might return to help Cody Rhodes retain the Undisputed WWE Championship
The WWE Universe expects a few surprises on Saturday Night's Main Event, which could include several veterans from the past. Hulk Hogan's name has made the rounds in the rumor mill, suggesting that The Hulkster could return this weekend.
Hulk Hogan could have a major role to play in the Undisputed WWE Championship match as he could help Cody Rhodes retain the top prize. The Hall of Famer may not be in a condition to be physical, but his surprise appearance could alone provide the decisive advantage to Rhodes.
The sight of Rhodes and Hogan celebrating to close the show would give The American Nightmare a massive rub, and give fans a memorable ending.
