The most anticipated match of the evening took center stage—the high-stakes ladder match between Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Title. Both superstars fully embraced the stipulation, using the ladder as a weapon to punish each other. Right from the start, the action spilled into the crowd, delivering an electrifying hardcore brawl between the champion, Cody Rhodes, and the challenger, Kevin Owens.
Throughout the match, both competitors inflicted damage by utilizing the ladders, landing devastating moves on them to weaken each other.As expected, Kevin Owens seized every opportunity to punish Rhodes with the unforgiving steel.
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The back-and-forth battle escalated when Cody broke the bottom part of a ladder and used it to strike Owens. However, Owens countered, taking control of the broken ladder piece and using it to inflict further punishment on Rhodes.
One of the most shocking moments occurred when Kevin Owens delivered a brutal Brainbuster from the top turnbuckle through a ladder, leaving both superstars damaged. Despite the impact, Cody fought back, hitting Owens with Cross Rhodes before taking the fight to the announce table area. He struck Owens with such force that the challenger was busted open.
In a desperate move, Owens delivered a low blow and attempted to execute a Package Piledriver on Rhodes from the announce table through a ladder. However, Cody reversed the maneuver and delivered a devastating Alabama Slam, sending Owens crashing through the ladder and leaving him severely injured.
Seizing the moment, Cody climbed back into the ring, ascended the ladder, and successfully retrieved his title, retaining the WWE Undisputed Championship in a grueling contest. Overall, the match was spectacular, with both superstars giving their all to secure victory. However, in the end, it was the American Nightmare who emerged victorious.
