Cody Rhodes Revives Winged Eagle Championship for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event – Cody Rhodes paid homage to WWE history at Saturday Night’s Main Event by wearing the iconic Winged Eagle Championship during his entrance. Rhodes, who has often expressed his admiration for the historic design, carried the belt as he prepared for his main event clash with Kevin Owens.
The match delivered high drama, with Rhodes capitalizing on a key mistake by Owens to retain his championship. Late in the contest, Owens introduced a steel chair into the ring, hoping to exploit the chaos after two referees had been incapacitated. However, Rhodes avoided the chair shot, countering with CrossRhodes onto the weapon. Thinking quickly, Rhodes slid the chair out of the ring, ensuring a clean pinfall as Charles Robinson, the first referee, counted from the apron to seal the victory.
The return of the Winged Eagle Championship was a special moment orchestrated by Triple H, who presented Rhodes with the belt on December 11. Triple H emphasized that the gesture was meant to be a “one-night-only” tribute, aligning with Rhodes’ ongoing efforts to honor WWE’s storied past while forging his own legacy.
Cody’s passion for the Winged Eagle Championship has been well-documented. Even before capturing the Undisputed WWE Championship, Rhodes frequently discussed his desire to bring back the classic title, which originally debuted in 1988. The Winged Eagle design symbolized an era of champions like Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin before being retired in 1998 during the rise of the Attitude Era.
This nostalgic gesture not only resonated with longtime fans but also added a deeper layer to Rhodes’ title reign, blending tradition with modern-day WWE storytelling. Whether the Winged Eagle Championship will make another appearance remains uncertain, but its return for one night created a memorable highlight in WWE’s current chapter.
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Cody Rhodes Revives Winged Eagle Championship for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
