Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE title (represented by the famed "winged eagle" belt) over Kevin Owens in the main event of Saturday Night's Main Event.

The main event of, well, WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event tonight (Sat., Dec. 14, 2024) at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, New York, featured WWE Champion Cody Rhodes putting his title on the line against former friend turned violent enemy Kevin Owens.

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Explore the significance of the iconic Winged Eagle Championship Belt in WWE, its historical champions, and its special return in Saturday Night’s Main Event featuring Cody Rhodes.

Kevin Owens got physical with Triple H at Saturday Night's Main Event while attempting to steal the winged eagle championship after taking out Cody Rhodes.

After Cody Rhodes retained the WWE Championship over Owens at Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE on social media showed Owens attacking Rhodes from behind after the show went off the air, planting him with a package piledriver. As he made his way to the back, Triple H could be seen confronting Owens, shoving him as Owens was led away by referees.

WWE is reviving the legendary Winged Eagle Championship for a single night at Saturday Night's Main Event, featuring Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens in a high-stakes match. Triple H announces the nostalgic return of the championship to excite wrestling fans worldwide.

Cody Rhodes brought back the Winged Eagle Championship at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Rhodes wore the title during his entrance for his main event match against Kevin Owens. The Winged Eagle Championship was used from the late 80's until the late 90's.

Cody Rhodes is still your Undisputed WWE Universal Champion after successfully defending his title against Kevin Owens at Saturday Night’s Main Event. As expected, Rhodes entered the arena with the iconic “Winged Eagle” belt, a version of the WWE title once held by legends like Hulk Hogan and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. The belt was retired in 1998.

Cody Rhodes retained his WWE Undisputed Championship in a hard-hitting match with Kevin Owens at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Rhodes appeared with the classic Winged Eagle Championship, an emblematic part of the history of Saturday Night’s Main Event.