Kevin Owens Trolls Cody Rhodes with Historic Winged Eagle Belt Photo Comparison

One Big Thing

Kevin Owens posted a provocative photo comparison on social media, placing himself alongside wrestling legends Andre the Giant and Randy Savage holding the iconic Winged Eagle championship belt.

Why It Matters

This social media move adds fuel to the brewing feud between Owens and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, while connecting to wrestling’s rich history.

Key Details

• Owens stole the Winged Eagle belt from Rhodes after attacking him with a package piledriver at Saturday Night’s Main Event
• The uncaptioned photo collage on X features Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, and Owens with the belt
• Owens crashed WWE’s Netflix press event, claiming his first event as “champion” will be in Jacksonville on December 26

Injury Update

• WWE reports Rhodes is suffering from “axial compression of the cervical spine
• Additional diagnosis includes “cervical strain with spasm”
• Rhodes is expected to be off TV through the end of the year

Fan Response

Fans have engaged with Owens’ post by sharing photos of other wrestlers who possessed but never officially won the Winged Eagle belt, including:

• Owen Hart
• Ted DiBiase
• Lex Luger

What’s Next

Reports suggest WWE is planning a rematch between Owens and Rhodes for early 2024.

What do you think about Kevin Owens‘ bold comparison to these wrestling legends? Share your thoughts in the comments below.