Nick Aldis to remove 9-time WWE champion from SmackDown and urge Adam Pearce to sign him? Potential angle explored
Nick Aldis has earned a reputation for being a stern authoritarian figure on SmackDown. He has been handling chaos and maintaining decorum on the show with remarkable efficiency. In regard to this, the General Manager might be compelled to take a major step tonight as he might fire a nine-time WWE champion from SmackDown and plead with Adam Pearce to sign him.
The star in question is Kevin Owens. The Prizefighter crossed the line at Saturday Night's Main Event when he delivered a package piledriver to Cody Rhodes shortly after his loss. His cold-blooded actions led to Rhodes getting hospitalized. This marked the second time Owens has used a banned move to injure a superstar, Randy Orton being his previous victim.
The Prizefighter has become SmackDown's number-one enemy, given the chaos he has been causing over the last few months. While management has been working to keep him away from the show, Nick Aldis may take a severe step this time. He might trade KO to Monday Night RAW during the Transfer Window in exchange for another top star from the red brand.
However, one cannot deny that Kevin Owens is a prized asset and a veteran star and cannot be overlooked. Therefore, Aldis could urge Adam Pearce to take Owens to RAW so that the latter remains away from Cody Rhodes. While the idea is intriguing, the chances of it happening seem low, especially considering that The American Nightmare is rumored to move to RAW.
Kevin Owens is a nine-time WWE champion which includes all the titles he has won in WWE. However, in light of his recent actions, Nick Aldis could address the situation tonight on SmackDown, possibly revealing a punishment for The Prizefighter.
Nick Aldis to bring back Randy Orton back to deal with Kevin Owens?
Kevin Owens has become a major threat on SmackDown of late. Following his actions this past weekend, questions have been raised about what Nick Aldis' next move could be. There has been speculation that the SmackDown GM might bring back Randy Orton to deal with the KO situation.
Orton was the victim of Owens on SmackDown before The American Nightmare. The Prizefighter's piledriver was the reason for his injury and therefore, The Viper also has a score to settle with his former friend. Thus, involving Randy Orton in the mix to confront an unhinged Kevin Owens makes perfect sense.
Nick Aldis could bring him back to put an end to Kevin Owens' mayhem. Besides, what could add intrigue to the story is that the company could give him free hands to use his banned finisher, the punt kick, in his rivalry with The Prizefighter. This could set the stage for a potential showdown between the former friends, either at RAW's debut on Netflix or at the Royal Rumble 2025 in Indiana.
However, this is purely speculation as there are currently no updates on Randy Orton's return timeline. Will WWE bring him back in the upcoming weeks? It remains to be seen.