Kevin Owens crossed the line on the latest episode of SmackDown. Following their chaotic Crown Jewel brawl, Randy Orton called out his former friend. This led to the two men beating each other up before security officials separated them.
However, Owens took advantage of the situation by blindsiding Orton and delivering a Piledriver! For the first time since 2013, the banned move was used on WWE programming. There was a valid reason behind banning the maneuver, which was proved on SmackDown.
Orton felt the effects of the devastating move as he held on to his surgically repaired neck. Moments later, medical personnel rushed to the scene with a stretcher. Cody Rhodes arrived to the ring as well, accompanying his mentor inside the ambulance.
Later on the show, Michael Cole revealed that Randy Orton had suffered an undisclosed injury to the cervical area. Cole added that WWE would provide further updates on their social media accounts. As for Owens, he escaped without suffering any repercussions last night.
Since turning on Rhodes at Bad Blood, KO has resorted to unhinged ways of unleashing his frustration on his former friends. ⚠️⚠️⚠️A PILEDRIVER? ?
? Kevin Owens what is wrong with you? ?
? Absolutely disgusting. This has gone too far.
#SmackDown pic. twitter. com/488iJjmLbV— WWE (@WWE) November 9, 2024 RELATEDWWE officially announces the date and venue for Elimination Chamber 2025The last time the Piledriver was used in WWE was during a #1 contenders match between John Cena and CM Punk.
In fact, the latter revealed that he decided to hit the move out of frustration with his WWE career as both men supposedly got fined. Prior to this, the company abolished the use of the maneuver to avoid career-ending injuries to the neck. How will Kevin Owens react to Sami Zayn reuniting with the OG Bloodline on SmackDown?
The past few months have not gone well for Kevin Owens. Week after week, his friends have betrayed him, leading to him unleashing his villainous side. In addition to Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, Sami Zayn‘s decision to rejoin the OG Bloodline on SmackDown might come back to haunt him.
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens (via WWE)After all, Rhodes teaming with the group’s former leader, Roman Reigns, is what triggered his heel turn. As such, fans are curious as to how The Prizefighter will respond to Zayn reuniting with the faction that inflicted a lot of pain on them. RELATED“Had breakfast with him,” $20 billion TKO owner provides update on Vince McMahon amid s*x trafficking lawsuitA WarGames match was made official for Survivor Series, pitting the original Bloodline against the current version of the stable.
With one slot left open in Solo Sikoa‘s group, it won’t be surprising to see Owens join them and perhaps punish his best friend.
