In a surprising turn of events, Cody Rhodes has announced that he will be defending his Undisputed WWE title against the formidable Kevin Owens. The decision came after Rhodes and general manager Nick Aldis witnessed Owens coming to Rhodes’ aid during a heated altercation with Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline on Friday’s episode of SmackDown.
Despite Owens expressing reluctance to accept the title bout, feeling that he hadn’t earned it, Rhodes and Aldis were insistent on Owens getting the opportunity. Eventually, Aldis made the match official in a backstage segment with both Owens and Rhodes.
This highly anticipated matchup between Rhodes and Owens makes it the second official bout for the upcoming Bash in Berlin event on Saturday, August 31. Already announced is the headline match between newly crowned WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther and the legendary Randy Orton.
For fans eagerly anticipating this showdown, the event will be streamed live on Peacock/WWE Network, with coverage beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern time. It promises to be an electrifying spectacle, showcasing the immense talent and athleticism of these renowned wrestlers.
While you eagerly await the Bash in Berlin, be sure to catch up on all the thrilling moments from Friday’s SmackDown episode, which also featured the highly anticipated return of Roman Reigns. Stay tuned for more updates and action-packed events in the world of WWE.