“I was waiting for a piledriver,” Cody Rhodes saves 59-year-old legend from scary injury at the hands of Kevin Owens at Saturday Night’s Main Event; wrestling fans react

WWE Hall of Famer decided to shut Kevin Owens up with a kick during his contract signing with Cody Rhodes at Saturday Night's Main Event.

“I was waiting for a piledriver,” Cody Rhodes saves 59-year-old legend from scary injury at the hands of Kevin Owens at Saturday Night’s Main Event; wrestling fans react

Shawn Michaels and Kevin Owens (via @WrestleOps/X)

Saturday Night’s Main Event witnessed the electrifying return of WWE legend Shawn Michaels. Tasked with moderating the contract signing between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens for their Royal Rumble showdown, Michaels managed to secure the signatures of both competitors. However, tensions escalated beyond his control, culminating in the legend delivering a stunning ‘Sweet Chin Music’ to KO.

The moment Owens signed the contract, mischief was clearly on his mind. He escalated tensions by poking Rhodes in the eye, drawing the ire of WWE Hall of Famer. However, Owens went too far when he attempted to hit Michaels with a ‘Package Piledriver.’ Before the situation could spiral further, The American Nightmare intervened, stunning Owens with a superkick. Michaels then delivered thunderous ‘Sweet Chin Music,’ leaving Owens reeling.

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Throughout the segment, Kevin Owens showed blatant disrespect toward Michaels and the San Antonio crowd. He even went as far as to call the Hall of Famer a “quitter,” drawing comparisons to Rhodes. Despite the verbal jabs, the former DX member displayed his veteran composure, remaining calm and collected. However, the superkick Owens received at the end of the segment was a fitting culmination.

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Moreover, had The American Nightmare not intervened, the situation could have turned disastrous for NXT’s Senior Vice President. Despite the chaos, both stars ultimately signed on the dotted line, making their Royal Rumble match official. With Owens and Rhodes fully fired up, the stage is set for an explosive showdown. It will be fascinating to see who emerges victorious and claims the titles at the Royal Rumble.

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WWE Universe reacts to Shawn Michaels superkicking Kevin Owens at Saturday Night’s Main Event

The WWE Universe was left buzzing after the unforgettable Saturday Night’s Main Event segment featuring Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes, and Shawn Michaels. Fans flooded social media with reactions, particularly to The HBK’s wicked ‘Sweet Chin Music.’ While some expressed a desire to see Owens land the ‘Piledriver’ on the Hall of Famer, others were in awe of Michaels’ incredible athleticism.

Shawn Michaels and Kevin Owens
Shawn Michaels and Kevin Owens (via @WrestleOps/X)

Furthermore, fans had one key piece of advice for The Prizefighter: never anger a Texan in Texas. From the wide spectrum of reactions, here are some of the top fan responses on X:

Additionally, some fans were eager to see The Heartbreak Kid take the Piledriver, viewing it as a potential sacrifice for the high-stakes clash between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble. Others, however, questioned the mindset of the former Universal Champion, pointing out his apparent obsession with delivering Piledrivers to anyone in his path.

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