Former WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens is undoubtedly one of the biggest names on the main roster. The Prizefighter is best known for his aggressive and charismatic persona, which gets him a massive pop from the crowd.
Reports suggest that Kevin’s contract with Triple H-led promotion will expire near the end of 2024, and AEW is seemingly curious about signing the 40-year-old former champion. In this article, let us look at three things Kevin Owens must do before leaving WWE in case he accepts an offer from the Tony Khan-led promotion and leaves World Wrestling Entertainment.
#3. Kevin Owens must clinch gold
The last time Kevin Owens won a world championship in WWE was in 2016. He clinched the Universal Championship and held it for 188 days. Since then, he has had multiple opportunities to fight for the title, but unfortunately, he has lost on all occasions.
The Prizefighter’s most recent title bout was against Cody Rhodes at the Bash in Berlin Premium Live Event. Even after a strong performance, the 40-year-old was unable to find his ruthless side in the match, which eventually cost him the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Before Owens leaves the Stamford-based promotion, he must get his hands on another world championship. Interestingly, the most suitable title for KO would be the World Heavyweight Championship currently held by Gunther, as he has never held the title before in his career.
#2. The Prizefighter must turn heel
Kevin Owens has made a name for himself mainly as a bad guy. His rivalry against John Cena and Sami Zayn are some notable programs he has been part of. Wrestling fans loved his ruthless and emotionless persona, starting from his time in NXT.
He has been a babyface for a long time now, and fans want to see something different with Owens’s character in the company, especially under the leadership of Triple H.
In the past few weeks, the company has been teasing a shift in the character of The Prizefighter. During the latest episode of the blue brand, Kevin Owens was almost ready to turn heel and attack Cody Rhodes with a chair. So, there is a chance he might return to being a heel soon.
#1. Owens must have a final match with John Cena
The 16-time World Champion, John Cena, announced earlier this year that he will retire from in-ring action in 2025 following a farewell tour.
John Cena had a memorable feud against Kevin Owens in 2015, and a rematch between them one last time could be an entertaining watch. Notably, Cena was the first man KO locked horns with when he was called up to the main roster. Before potentially leaving the Stamford-based promotion, Owens competing against the 16-time world champion on his farewell tour would be a generational face-off.
