Triple H may have subtly spoiled the real mastermind behind Kevin Owens betraying Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown
Triple H has been shaping the current landscape of WWE for Crown Jewel 2024. The company has already announced some massive matches for the event in Saudi Arabia. In addition, WWE is also building toward future feuds, with Kevin Owens' current situation being one of the focal points.
The Prizefighter recently turned heel and destroyed Cody Rhodes after Bad Blood. During a recent episode of SmackDown, Owens even attacked his friend Randy Orton when the Viper attempted to reconcile with him, as Orton is also a real-life friend of Cody Rhodes.
However, it’s possible that, out of nowhere, the Legend Killer could eventually be revealed as the real mastermind behind Kevin Owens' actions.
How Triple H may have subtly spoiled that Randy Orton is the real mastermind
Moments before Randy Orton was attacked by Kevin Owens backstage on SmackDown, he was entangled in a segment with Cody Rhodes. Eagle-eyed fans spotted a major hint during the conversation that Orton was holding the Undisputed WWE Championship the entire time.
This isn’t the first time the Legend Killer has been seen eyeing the Undisputed WWE title. There have been several hints of Orton's intent to win the title from Cody Rhodes. With this potential clue included by Triple H, it's possible that The Game could ultimately reveal Orton as the true mastermind behind Kevin Owens' actions, leading to a betrayal of Cody.
This would set the stage for a future match between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, with the Undisputed title on the line at a Premium Live Event. It's vital to note that this is a long-term story, and Triple H is currently planting seeds for a gigantic feud between these two friends in the future.
When Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes might take place
At Crown Jewel 2024, the American Nightmare is already set to lock horns against Gunther in an inaugural Crown Jewel Championship match. After that, WWE will have its Survivor Series: WarGames PLE, but it's possible that Orton vs. Rhodes could be postponed until Royal Rumble 2025.
The reason behind this could be the potential Owens vs. Rhodes match taking place at Survivor Series this year.
With WWE recently turning Kevin Owens into a villainous star, an Undisputed title match on SmackDown may not be something WWE wants to pursue. Therefore, a Kevin Owens vs. Cody Rhodes match might be booked for Survivor Series, while Orton vs. Rhodes could be added to the Royal Rumble card next year.
Will Triple H book Randy Orton to dethrone Cody Rhodes?
If Rhodes vs. Orton takes place in the Stamford-based promotion, another question arises: Will Triple H book the Viper to dethrone the American Nightmare? As of right now, the possibility might be disappointing for Randy's fans, as Triple H could still prefer Rhodes to retain the title, given the current scenario.
The reason behind this could be the probable booking of Cody Rhodes vs. The Rock for WrestleMania next year. If the Undisputed Champion loses the title at the Royal Rumble, it wouldn’t make sense for him to regain it before Mania, as losing the title would already derail his momentum.
So, assuming a Cody vs. Rock match at WrestleMania, it’s likely that the American Nightmare will still be your Undisputed Champion, even if he defends the title against Randy Orton.