It was a jaw-dropping SmackDown showdown as Kevin Owens used a banned move—the infamous piledriver—to send Randy Orton out on a stretcher, in one of the wildest ring moments WWE has seen in years. Just when it looked like this Orton-Owens feud couldn’t escalate any further after their explosive non-match at Crown Jewel, Owens took things nuclear with a move so dangerous it’s been forbidden since 2000.
Following a massive table-breaking elbow drop in Riyadh, Orton showed up to “SmackDown” ready for a real fight. He called out Owens, who at first held back, seemingly rethinking the path to destruction. But it didn’t take long for Owens to lose the hesitation and charge down to the ring, sending officials scattering as the brawl escalated.
Then came the piledriver—one of the most dangerous moves in the business, banned for its history of causing serious neck injuries. The crowd watched, stunned, as Orton lay gasping for breath while paramedics rushed in. The Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, was right there for his friend, walking with him to the ambulance as the crowd processed the unexpected turn of events.
Orton fans and wrestling purists alike are left wondering what this means for the legend’s future—and if Owens can expect payback for crossing the line with a banned maneuver. This isn’t over, folks. Far from it!