The Winged Eagle Championship belt is one of WWE’s most iconic designs. Hulk Hogan first donned the belt during “The Main Event” on February 5, 1988. Then, it replaced the “Big Green Belt” and became a symbol of WWE’s new era.
Recently, the Stamford-based company teased the return of this nostalgic belt before Saturday Nights main event, which left fans off guard because nobody expected Triple H to literally fulfill Cody Rhodes’ wish.
Cody Rhodes has been pushing for the return of the Winged Eagle Championship belt since coming back to WWE in 2022. He often talks about its legacy and the legends who wore it, like Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, Ric Flair, and Bret Hart.
Now, with Rhodes as the face of the company and Triple H showing strong faith in him, the time feels right for the belt’s return, especially after a recent cinematic video.
It appears Cody Rhodes has possibly gotten his wish granted of bringing the Winged Eagle belt back for one night 🦅
— Covalent TV (@TheCovalentTV) December 11, 2024
You feeling it? pic.twitter.com/1LzlU1X0ZZ
Triple H surprised Cody Rhodes with a unique gift that was both light and golden. In the video, Triple H handed Cody Rhodes a briefcase-style box, typically used in movies to store exceptional weapons, and said, “It’s for one night only.”
Fans quickly guessed that it could be the famous Winged Eagle Championship belt because when Rhodes opened it, the aura was full of golden light.
WWE Fans go wild with reactions on social media
WWE fans are excited after the tease of the Winged Eagle Championship belt for Saturday Night’s Main Event. The announcement by Triple H and Cody Rhodes has reignited a sense of nostalgia and anticipation among WWE fans, and their reaction says it all.
@WeWantCody_commented, “OH MY GOD THE WINGED EAGLE BELT IS BACKKKKKKK. I LOVE YOU HHH.”
OH MY GOD THE WINGED EAGLE BELT IS BACKKKKKKK
— #WeWantCody (@WeWantCody_) December 11, 2024
I LOVE YOU HHH pic.twitter.com/bxHXM6V3n7
@7700saint said, “We are so fucking back.”
We are so fucking back. pic.twitter.com/7WrnM64f8m
— ⛧ (@7700saint) December 11, 2024
@x_rob_ noted, “If WWE is letting Cody use the Winged Eagle title … yeah he ain’t losing Lmao.”
@WrestleCourt said, “What a time to be alive.”
@CrispyWrestlin said, “YESSSS WE ARE SO BACK BABY.”
YESSSS WE ARE SO BACK BABY pic.twitter.com/r8eGPYFV0w
— CrispyWrestling (@CrispyWrestlin) December 11, 2024
@ButtonFranklin demands, “Boss, bring back all the classic championships. If ever a time to do it time is now. What old is new again. Let’s show thr world what championship look like. #WWE.”
