Randy Orton and Kevin Owens have been building towards an intense showdown. Although they are set to collide at Crown Jewel, The Prizefighter sought the advantage by launching an attack on The Viper last night. Following a stellar main event, Owens snuck into the arena and blindsided Orton with a brutal steel chair assault.

The Viper teamed up with Cody Rhodes on SmackDown to take on Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser. After securing a victory, Orton and Rhodes were celebrating. This was when Owens struck The Viper from behind with a surprise chair shot.

The former Universal Champion unleashed a series of chair shots to dismantle the spirits of his former friend before their anticipated clash. The chaos also gave an opportunity to The Ring General to ambush The American Nightmare from behind. Additionally, The Prizefighter’s ruthless attack has signaled a clear shift in his character, showing he is no longer the same person he was a few months ago.

This attack strongly aligns with Triple H’s cautionary words to Orton last week as well. KEVIN OWENS SHOWS UP AT THE END OF SD AND ATTACKS RANDY ORTON! #SmackDown pic.

twitter. com/teaZdabIx1— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) November 2, 2024RELATEDWWE planning for John Cena to finally break the company’s 34-year-long record at next year’s WrestleMania: ReportsFurthermore, it will be interesting to see how The Apex Predator manages to take down a vicious Owens at Crown Jewel. The 44-year-old has been after the Canadian superstar following his ambush in the parking lot.

However, it seems things have gotten a little more personal than ever in this feud. Kevin Owens sends an emotional message to Randy Orton ahead of Crown JewelRandy Orton and Kevin Owens were best friends before the latter’s cold-blooded heel turn. It was a shocker for many when the former Universal Champion surprisingly attacked The Apex Predator backstage.

Ahead of their clash, The Prizefighter had an emotional message to his former friend, revealing the reasons behind his betrayal. Randy Orton and Kevin Owens (via WWE)During the Crown Jewel Kickoff Show, Owens confronted Orton, expressing that he had always trusted him. He revealed that The Viper’s choice to side with Cody Rhodes affected him terribly, especially since he had once called him a friend.

The Canadian star even claimed that while the fans may not admire The Legend Killer as much, his own admiration for Orton had once been unwavering. You know, Randy, the only voices in your head, what they should be saying is that you’re a disgusting human being. You should be ashamed of yourself.

You think these people love you? I loved you. Kevin Owens at Crown Jewel KickoffThe 40-year-old also vowed to take down Orton for good at Crown Jewel.

It was an emotional face-off between the two stars, revealing some extra layers of Owen’s new character. Nonetheless, the stage has been set for a brutal encounter for the upcoming Crown Jewel PLE. RELATED“There’s a lot on the line,” Popular SmackDown star addresses potentially betraying current WWE champion at Crown Jewel