The Royal Rumble is shaping up to be a battlefield of epic proportions, as WWE has officially announced a Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship and the iconic Winged Eagle title. Cody Rhodes will defend his gold against the ever-conniving Kevin Owens on February 1, 2025, and if the build-up is any indicator, this match might just set the ladders—and the ring—on fire.
Kevin Owens: The Thief With a Plan
In case you missed it, Owens has been running around with the Winged Eagle belt like he won it at a pawn shop auction. After taking Rhodes out with a package piledriver at Saturday Night’s Main Event and walking off with the classic title, Owens held the belt hostage, using it as leverage to force a rematch.
During SmackDown, GM Nick Aldis demanded Owens return the championship, threatening to banish him from WWE faster than you can say “contract breach.” Owens, as defiant as ever, declared he’d only hand over the belt if Rhodes himself came to claim it.
Cody Rhodes: Fighting for Family, Fans, and Retribution
Enter Cody Rhodes, the epitome of babyface energy and star-spangled resilience. After being stretchered out days earlier, Rhodes hit the stage with fire in his eyes and a microphone in hand. He delivered a passionate promo about fighting not just for himself, but for his daughters, his fans, and everyone who believes in him.
Rhodes didn’t just want his title back—he wanted vengeance. A regular match wouldn’t cut it. No, this feud demanded something spectacular: a Ladder Match. Because what’s better than resolving a deeply personal rivalry than climbing 15 feet to grab a dangling championship while trying not to get powerbombed into oblivion?
A Night of Chaos on SmackDown
After Aldis made the match official, Owens tried to play nice, offering a handshake. But this is Kevin Owens, master of duplicity. Instead, he shoved Aldis into Rhodes and stomped on the champ’s injured neck before casually sauntering out. Classic KO.
This bout at the Royal Rumble isn’t just a fight for titles; it’s a fight for legacy. For Rhodes, it’s about proving his mettle as a champion and reclaiming what’s his. For Owens, it’s about seizing the spotlight and cementing his claim as a chaotic mastermind.
Royal Rumble Lineup: A Night of Mayhem Awaits
This match is one of many reasons the Rumble is shaping up to be unmissable:
- Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens in a Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship and Winged Eagle title.
- The 30-Man and 30-Woman Royal Rumble matches, always guaranteed to deliver surprises and returns.
- Other bouts yet to be announced but guaranteed to add fuel to the fire.