We all knew last night’s ladder match between Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes was going to be brutal. Ladder matches are always a violent and bruising affair with a high risk of injury, but throw in the fact that it was for The WWE Championship at Royal Rumble and it was pretty clear everyone involved was going to put their bodies on the line.

Following WWE Royal Rumble 2025, Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens sustained significant injuries during a brutal ladder match, raising concerns about their