Kevin Owens Trolls Cody Rhodes with Goldust Shirt Ahead of WWE Championship Showdown

Kevin Owens is pulling no punches in his psychological warfare against Cody Rhodes. Hours before their WWE Undisputed Championship match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, KO made waves by appearing in a WWE Instagram video sporting a Goldust shirt—a cheeky nod to Cody’s brother, Dustin Rhodes, and a clear attempt to get inside Cody’s head.

The video, filmed as Owens entered Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, shows the former Universal Champion sarcastically addressing the historic venue. “It’s so emotional to walk into the same building where the first-ever Saturday Night’s Main Event took place,” Owens quipped with a grin, adding fuel to the fire of their already heated rivalry.

The Goldust shirt is just the latest in a string of stunts from Owens aimed at taunting Cody. Over the past weeks, the two have exchanged barbs, with KO frequently referencing Cody’s storied wrestling past to throw him off his game. This playful yet pointed gesture serves as a reminder of Cody’s roots while subtly questioning his rise as WWE’s “Golden Boy.”

Cody Rhodes, however, isn’t one to back down. The reigning WWE Undisputed Champion has brushed off Owens’ antics in the past, focusing instead on his mission to solidify his legacy. With their clash headlining tonight’s show, fans are eager to see if Owens’ mind games will give him the upper hand or if Cody will silence his detractor in the ring.

Saturday Night’s Main Event already promises a stacked card, including GUNTHER defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor and Damian Priest, and Liv Morgan putting her Women’s World Championship on the line against IYO SKY. But all eyes will undoubtedly be on the main event, as Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens collide in what could be one of the most personal and intense matches of the night. Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event hub.

What do you think about Kevin Owens’ trolling tactics? Will the Goldust reference rattle Cody Rhodes, or will it backfire? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let us know who you think will walk out as WWE Champion!