At WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, fans saw a heated physical altercation between Kevin Owens and Triple H. The conflict ignited after Cody Rhodes defeated Owens to retain his Undisputed WWE Championship.
After the loss, Kevin Owens launched a brutal post-match attack on Cody Rhodes, leaving the champion stretchered out. While Rhodes was celebrating his victory, Owens suddenly attacked him, delivering a brutal piledriver. This prompted backstage officials to step in and stop the assault.
As Rhodes was being stretchered out of the arena, Kevin Owens left the ring holding the Undisputed WWE Championship at the entrance. However, he came face-to-face with Chief Content Officer Triple H. The two exchanged intense words before Triple H shoved Owens. Owens quickly also gave him a shove of his own, leading Triple H to push him with more force.
Backstage officials rushed in to separate the two and The Game stormed off, visibly angry. Fans were shocked by his physical confrontation with Kevin Owens, and reports have revealed why he decided to get physical with Owens at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Reports reveal WWE’s strategy to make Kevin Owens a top heel with Triple H’s involvement
Dr. Chris Featherstone of Sportskeeda explained that Triple H got physical with Kevin Owens to help elevate Owens as a heel. It was reported that the Rhodes and Owens feud is set to continue. He also reported that Triple H’s in-ring return is not part of the current plans.
After the chaos, Kevin Owens defended his post-show assault, calling it retribution for being treated unfairly. He mentioned that the reason he gave Cody Rhodes a piledriver was to end the night on a high note for the fans.
Owens also addressed a video showing Triple H shoving him on the ramp as he headed backstage. He explained the interaction with him shoved him as a way of thanking him for delivering a sold-out show.
