Randy Orton vows retaliation against Kevin Owens for a surprise backstage attack. The conflict ignited after Owens’ betrayal of Rhodes, which led him to target his former allies. Owens accuses WWE of stifling his voice amid the ongoing friction.

Ongoing issues Kevin Owens has with Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes were explored on SmackDown, as well as Rhodes' upcoming match against Gunther for the inaugural Crown Jewel championship. CBS Sports was with you all night with recaps and highlights of all the action.

Randy Orton came to the ring to kick off the October 25th episode of WWE SmackDown. On his way to the ring, he confronted Triple H backstage. When he came to the ring, he said that he was doing everything he could to get his hands on Kevin Owens, but Nick Aldis said that he couldn't make that happen because the decision was from above him.