Stephanie McMahon to make WWE return as babyface and confront disgruntled SmackDown star? Chances explored
Stephanie McMahon has been absent from WWE television for several months, with her last appearance being at SummerSlam 2024. At the Biggest Party of the Summer, she was seen enjoying the premium live event from ringside. However, recent developments suggest that The Billion Dollar Princess might soon make her return to confront Kevin Owens on SmackDown.
The former Universal Champion has already sidelined Randy Orton and has become a major antagonist. Frustrated by his actions, Cody Rhodes called him out during the latest episode of SmackDown, only to be interrupted by General Manager Nick Aldis in a heated exchange. Additionally, a promo featuring Kevin Owens aired during the show, where The Prizefighter responded to the situation.
He also affirmed that he would appear on SmackDown next week, apparently to address Cody's challenge. Interestingly, Owens uploaded the same promo video on his X (fka Twitter) handle. There, he tagged several WWE executives, including Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Nick Aldis, and The Rock, alongside WWE and TKO Group. This sparked speculation about Stephanie’s potential involvement in the storyline.
If true, her return could see her stepping in as a babyface authority figure to confront Owens’ villainous persona, elevating his character further in the process. Stephanie McMahon's comeback would also mark her first on-screen authority role in quite some time, which could add a layer of nostalgia and excitement for fans.
Her presence would undoubtedly bring more attention to the ongoing storyline, making her return a pivotal moment on the road to Survivor Series: WarGames.
Kevin Owens once tagged Stephanie McMahon earlier
This isn’t the first time Kevin Owens has tagged Stephanie McMahon in his storyline. Following his suspension after Bad Blood 2024, Owens expressed his frustration in a video posted on his official X (fka Twitter) handle. There, he also tagged Stephanie along with other WWE officials.
In that video, Owens voiced his anger over the suspension and referred to Cody Rhodes as the “Golden Boy of WWE.” What made tagging Stephanie McMahon particularly intriguing was that she's unlike other WWE authorities who have been actively involved in the Stamford-based promotion. Even The Rock has recently played a pivotal role at WrestleMania XL.
However, Stephanie has been absent from television for a considerable time. Her absence made Kevin’s decision to include her in his message even more surprising and deliberate, leaving fans speculating about its significance.
The ongoing Kevin Owens Saga continues to capture the attention of the WWE Universe. It will be interesting to see how the storyline will move further.