Triple H and Kevin Owens Confrontation: Reason Behind Saturday Night’s Main Event Drama

Triple H’s confrontation with Kevin Owens at Saturday Night’s Main Event left fans stunned, but new details reveal why the explosive face-off took place.

Kevin Owens’ Attack on Cody Rhodes Sparks Chaos

The December 14, 2024, edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event delivered a shocking conclusion when Kevin Owens launched a brutal attack on Cody Rhodes. Rhodes had just defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against Owens in a hard-fought match. As Rhodes celebrated, Owens blindsided him with a devastating Package Piledriver, leaving Rhodes incapacitated.

As medical staff tended to Rhodes and stretchered him out of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Owens grabbed the championship belt and made his way backstage. This moment set the stage for an unexpected confrontation with Triple H.

Triple H’s Heated Confrontation with Owens

Backstage, Triple H stormed out, furious at Owens for his vicious attack on Rhodes. The two engaged in a heated face-off, with Triple H snatching the title away from Owens. Tensions boiled over as the two exchanged shoves before officials intervened. This confrontation shocked fans, sparking immediate speculation about Triple H’s involvement in the storyline.

However, according to wrestling journalist Chris Featherstone, Triple H’s physical involvement is not setting up an in-ring return. Instead, the purpose was to elevate Owens as a top heel and intensify his feud with Rhodes. Featherstone clarified, “Triple H’s physical involvement is only to elevate Owens as a heel, and the Cody/Owens feud is slated to continue.”

What This Means for WWE’s Storyline

WWE has big plans to air the footage of Owens’ attack and his confrontation with Triple H during the next episode of SmackDown. This will further build tension and bridge the gap between Saturday Night’s Main Event and upcoming episodes. The escalating feud between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens is expected to lead to more high-stakes matches, possibly culminating at a major WWE pay-per-view.

No In-Ring Return for Triple H

Triple H retired from in-ring competition in 2022 due to health concerns. His appearance was strictly for storyline purposes to elevate Kevin Owens as one of WWE’s most despised villains.