Kevin Owens is set to go head-to-head with Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event. However, Owens recently expressed his desire to face WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat, who has been absent from the company’s programming for over 5 years.
The feud between Owens and Rhodes escalated at Bad Blood when Owens viciously attacked Rhodes in the parking lot for aligning with Roman Reigns. Owens’ frustration further led him to target Randy Orton and issue a warning to Sami Zayn for teaming up with Reigns at Survivor Series: WarGames 2024.
In an interview with Collider, Owens revealed his dream opponents for Saturday Night’s Main Event, naming Ricky Steamboat as his top choice followed by Roddy Piper. Owens expressed his admiration for Steamboat, highlighting the potential for a fantastic match between them.
“Ricky Steamboat would have been pretty great. I think me, or anybody from this era, would have a fantastic match with him. ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper would’ve been incredible too. He was the referee for one of my matches about 15 years ago, and just being around him for that little bit was pretty great,” Owens shared.
Ricky Steamboat, a legendary wrestler from the 1980s, has a storied history on Saturday Night’s Main Event. His last appearance on WWE television was during Ric Flair’s 70th birthday celebration in 2019, with his last match taking place in 2022 at BTW Return of the Dragon.
Switching gears, Owens also discussed his goals in WWE, expressing his desire to reclaim the world championship, headline WrestleMania Night Two, and have a match with Rey Mysterio. Despite his achievements in the company, Owens remains hungry for more success and fulfillment in his career.
If Owens emerges victorious against Cody Rhodes at Saturday Night’s Main Event, he could be on track to achieve two of his goals – winning the Undisputed WWE Championship and headlining WrestleMania 41 Night Two as SmackDown’s top titleholder.
In conclusion, Kevin Owens’ aspirations to face legends like Ricky Steamboat and Roddy Piper, coupled with his determination to achieve his WWE goals, showcase his passion for the sport and commitment to leaving a lasting legacy in the industry. As fans eagerly anticipate the showdown at Saturday Night’s Main Event, the stage is set for Owens to make a significant impact and solidify his place among wrestling’s elite.
