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{{Short description|Canadian professional wrestler}} | |||
{{hatnote|Not to be confused with ]. For the basketball player, see ].}} | |||
{{for-multi|the American basketball player|Kevin Owens (basketball)|the British news anchor|Kevin Owen}} | |||
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{{Infobox professional wrestler | {{Infobox professional wrestler | ||
|name = Kevin Owens | |name = Kevin Owens | ||
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|caption = Owens in 2023 | ||
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|birthname = Kevin Yanick Steen | ||
|names = '''Kevin Owens'''<ref>{{cite web |
|names = '''Kevin Owens'''<ref name=Cagematch>{{cite web|title=Kevin Owens|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=December 31, 2023|url= https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1499}}</ref><br/>Kevin Steen<ref name=Cagematch/> | ||
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|height = {{height|ft=6|in=0}}<ref name=WWE>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/kevinowens|title=Kevin Owens|accessdate=December 12, 2014|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
|weight = 242 lb<ref name=WWE>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/kevin-owens|title=Kevin Owens|access-date=December 12, 2014|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224111748/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/kevinowens|archive-date=December 24, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|spouse = Karina Steen (m. 2007) | |||
|spouse = {{marriage|Karina Lamer<br />|2007}} | |||
|children = 2 | |children = 2 | ||
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|5|7}} | |||
|weight = {{convert|266|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name=WWE/> | |||
|birth_place = ], ], ] | |||
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|5|7}}<ref name="LeRoux"/> | |||
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|billed = ''']'''<ref name=WWE/><ref name=ROH>{{cite web|url=https://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/roster/kevin-steen|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630000719/http://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/roster/kevin-steen|title=Kevin Steen|archive-date=June 30, 2013|access-date=December 27, 2011|publisher=]}}</ref> | ||
|trainer = ]<ref name="LeRoux"/><br/>]<ref name="LeRoux"/><br/>Serge Jodoin<ref name="LeRoux"/><br/>]<ref name="Rolling Stone"/> | |||
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|billed = ], Canada<ref name=WWE/><ref name=ROH/> | |||
|trainer = ]<ref name="LeRoux"/><br />]<ref name="LeRoux"/><br />Serge Jodoin<ref name="LeRoux"/><br />]<ref name="Rolling Stone"/> | |||
|debut = May 7, 2000<ref name="LeRoux"/> | |debut = May 7, 2000<ref name="LeRoux"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Kevin Yanick Steen''' (born May 7, 1984) is a Canadian ]. He is signed to ], where he performs on the ] brand under the ] '''Kevin Owens'''. | |||
'''Kevin Steen''' (born May 7, 1984)<ref name="LeRoux"/> is a Canadian professional wrestler who is signed to ] under the ] . He is the current ]. in his second reign. He also runs the most amazing figure collection YouTube channel called Grim's Toy Show. Prior to debuting on the main WWE roster in May 2015, Owens wrestled in WWE's ] ], where he held the ]. | |||
Steen began his career in 2000 at the age of 16. Prior to joining WWE in late 2014, |
Steen began his career in 2000, at the age of 16.<ref name="LeRoux"/> Prior to joining WWE in late 2014, he wrestled under his birth name for ] (ROH), where he held the ] and ].<ref name=BorderWars/><ref name=ROHtag/> He also wrestled extensively on the ] for 14 years, most notably in ] (PWG), where he held the ] a record ], as well as the ] on three occasions.<ref name="PWGworld"/><ref name=Fear/> Steen also competed for ] (IWS), where he held the ] three times, ] (AAW), where he held the ], and ] (CZW), where he held the ].<ref name=CageTitle>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=1499&view=erfolge#erfolge|title=Cagematch title listing|access-date=August 30, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111121034718/http://cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=1499&view=erfolge#erfolge|archive-date=November 21, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Steen signed with ] in August 2014, and joined their ] ] before debuting on the main roster in May 2015. In WWE, he has won nine championships – the ] once, the ] once, the ] twice, the ] three times, and the ] (the ] and ] Tag Team Championships) once ] ]. He has headlined the company's flagship annual event ] on two occasions; the first at Night 1 of ], in which he lost to ] in a one-off match 19 years after Austin's retirement, and the second at Night 1 of ], where he teamed with Zayn to defeat ] for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team championships. After the tag team championship win, Owens became WWE's 23rd overall ]. | |||
== Professional wrestling career == | |||
== Early life == | |||
Kevin Yanick Steen was born on May 7, 1984, in ], ], ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.killsteenkill.com/bio/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026103616/http://www.killsteenkill.com/bio/|title=Biography|archive-date=October 26, 2012|access-date=May 14, 2012|publisher=KillSteenKill (official website)}}</ref> and raised in ], {{convert|29|km|mi}} east of ]. He has a brother named Edward Lower. He is of ] and ] descent and speaks ] as his first language.<ref name="Leaders">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/wwe-nxt-sami-zayn-adrian-neville-fergal-devitt-kevin-steen-hideo-itami-interview-26641720|website=WWE.com|date=September 18, 2014|access-date=August 26, 2015|title=Leaders of the new school|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804234051/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/wwe-nxt-sami-zayn-adrian-neville-fergal-devitt-kevin-steen-hideo-itami-interview-26641720|archive-date=August 4, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He learned to speak English by mimicking everything he heard while watching '']''.<ref name="Leaders"/><ref></ref> Steen participated in ice hockey, soccer, and baseball, but never considered developing a career out of them—especially soccer, after suffering an injury at age 11—and instead considered becoming a ] after he and his father watched a videotape of the match between ] and ] at ].<ref name="LeRoux">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/02/26/943617.html|title=Steen believes in goals, not dreams; Montreal grappler expanding his horizons|date=February 26, 2005|last=LeRoux|first=Yves|access-date=October 23, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722153136/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/02/26/943617.html|archive-date=July 22, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.steenwrestling.com/bio.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716133757/http://www.steenwrestling.com/bio.htm|archive-date=July 16, 2011|title=Biography}}</ref> | |||
== Professional wrestling career == | |||
=== Early career (2000–2004) === | === Early career (2000–2004) === | ||
When Steen was 14, his parents allowed him to start training with Serge Jodoin, a wrestler based in ].<ref name="LeRoux"/> The following year, Steen began training with ].<ref name="LeRoux"/> He also trained with ], whom he has called his "main trainer".<ref name="Rolling Stone">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/who-is-kevin-owens-the-guy-who-gatecrashed-raw-speaks-20150518|title=Who Is Kevin Owens? The Guy Who Gatecrashed 'Raw' Speaks|date=May 18, 2015|last=Herzog|first=Kenny|access-date=May 19, 2015|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520161403/http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/who-is-kevin-owens-the-guy-who-gatecrashed-raw-speaks-20150518|archive-date=May 20, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Steen had his first match on May 7, 2000 (his 16th birthday) in ].<ref name="LeRoux"/> Steen trained with Rougeau and wrestled for Rougeau's ] for four years, before beginning to wrestle with several other Canadian promotions.<ref name="LeRoux"/> | |||
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=== International Wrestling Syndicate (2003–2009) === | ||
On August 16, 2003, Steen made his ] (IWS) debut at Born to Bleed. ] defeated ] and Steen at Blood, Sweat and Beers in a triple threat match on October 18, 2003. On November 15 at Payback's A Bitch, El Generico defeated Steen in their first-ever singles match against each other.<ref>Mithen (May 6, 2022) , ], Retrieved on May 6, 2022.</ref><ref>, ''Internet Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on August 31, 2016.</ref> IWS held its 5th anniversary show "V" on June 15, 2004, at Le SPAG, where El Generico defeated PCO in an IWS title match to win his first ], only to have Steen cash in his #1 contendership won earlier that night against Excess 69. Steen defeated El Generico, also winning his first IWS World Heavyweight Championship. Steen's first title reign in 2004, marked a pivotal milestone in the history of the promotion when he became the first IWS World Heavyweight Champion to internationally defend the title, in defeating ] on October 30 in Rahway, ] for ] (JAPW).<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202080646/http://www.japw.net/history/past-event-results/2004-results |date=February 2, 2017 }}, '']'', Retrieved on March 25, 2015.</ref> | |||
] | |||
Steen made his ] (CZW) debut on September 10, 2004 at the ''High Stakes'' event. He lost in a ] featuring ], Excess, and ], the latter of which was victorious in that match. He continued to make appearances with CZW and soon began teaming with El Generico against ] and ]. | |||
On September 22, 2007, at Blood, Sweat & Beers, Steen defeated ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dykens |first=Brad |date=September 13, 2007 |title=IWS "Blood, Sweat and Beers" on 9/22 |url=https://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/iws-blood-sweat-and-beers-on-922/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> On February 16, 2008, at Violent Valentine, El Generico defeated Steen for the IWS World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dykens |first=Brad |date=February 8, 2008 |title=IWS Violent Valentine Preview – 2/16 |url=https://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/iws-violent-valentine-preview-216/ |access-date=September 18, 2022 |publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> On March 22, 2008, at Know Your Enemies, Steen regained the IWS World Heavyweight Championship by defeating ] & former champion El Generico in a 3-Way match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dykens |first=Brad |date=March 19, 2008 |title=IWS – Do You KNOW YOUR ENEMIES? |url=https://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/iws-do-you-know-your-enemies/ |access-date=September 18, 2022 |publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> On May 24, 2008, at Freedom to Fight, Steen became the first-ever to hold two IWS titles simultaneously when he defeated Max Boyer to win the IWS Canadian Championship in an IWS Championship Unification match.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} | |||
On May 14, 2005, Steen took part in the "CZW Best of the Best tournament" and he advanced to the finals after defeating Kenny The Bastard in the first round and ] in the second round. He was unable to clench the trophy, however, as he lost in the finals, which was a fatal four-way match involving ], ], and ]. Quackenbush won the match. | |||
=== Combat Zone Wrestling (2004–2006, 2008, 2014) === | |||
A few months later in August, Steen won his first championship in CZW. He pinned ] to win the ]. He went on to defend the championship in individual matches against ], El Generico, ], and ]. He also defended it in a match involving ], ], ], and ]. | |||
] for his match at ] on December 11, 2004]] | |||
Steen made his ] (CZW) debut on September 10, 2004, at ''High Stakes II'', where ] defeated Steen, El Generico and Excess 69 in an IWS 4-Way Match, which was unofficially chosen as "CZW Match of the Year".<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916040117/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=274 |date=September 16, 2016 }}, ''Cagematch'', Retrieved on September 1, 2016.</ref><ref name="slam.canoe.com">Ryan, Michael. (November 8, 2008) {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917013632/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/11/08/pf-7347596.html |date=September 17, 2016 }}, '']'', Retrieved on September 1, 2016.</ref> | |||
On May 14, 2005, Steen took part in the "CZW Best of the Best tournament" and he advanced to the finals after defeating Kenny The Bastard in the first round and ] in the second round. He was unable to clench the trophy, however, as he lost in the finals in a fatal four-way match involving ], ], and ]. | |||
In a ] held at ''CZW Trapped'' involving The Canadians, ], The Forefathers of CZW, and ], Steen lost the Ironman Championship to female wrestler ]. He lost the championship one day shy of having a year-long reign. He then departed for a tour with ], and didn't return to CZW until February 2008 when he made a one–time appearance and fought ] to a ]. | |||
A few months later in August, Steen defeated ] to win the ]. He went on to defend the championship in individual matches against Nate Webb, El Generico, ], and ]. In a ] held at ''CZW Trapped'' involving The Canadians, ], The Forefathers of CZW, and ], Steen lost the Ironman Championship to female wrestler ]. He lost the championship one day shy of having a year-long reign. He then departed for a tour with ], and did not return to CZW until February 2008 when he made a one-time appearance and fought ] to a ]. | |||
=== Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2005–2008) === | |||
While wrestling in CZW, Steen also began working for ] (PWG). On May 13, 2005, at ''Jason Takes PWG'', Steen was entered into his first feud in PWG, when he helped Excalibur defeat Super Dragon in a Guerrilla Warfare match, in the process revealing himself as the fake Super Dragon, who had been attacking the real one the past few months.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2005/show0027.html|title=Jason Takes PWG|accessdate=March 5, 2011|work=]}}</ref> On August 6, 2005, Steen won the ] after defeating ] at ''Zombies ''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2005/show0031.html|title=Zombies Shouldn't Run|accessdate=March 5, 2011|work=]}}</ref> Steen held the title for nearly four months before losing the championship to ] at ''Chanukah Chaos (The C's Are Silent)'', following interference from Super Dragon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2005/show0039.html|title=Chanukah Chaos (The C's Are Silent)|accessdate=March 5, 2011|work=]}}</ref> Steen's feud with Super Dragon ended on December 16, 2005, at ''Astonishing X-Mas'', where he was defeated in a Guerrilla Warfare match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2005/show0040.html|title=Astonishing X-Mas|accessdate=March 5, 2011|work=]}}</ref> | |||
Steen returned to CZW six years later, competing in two matches for the promotion in 2014. Steen first was defeated by Japanese competitor ] before defeating ] twenty-two days later at an event in Rhode Island.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1499&page=4&year=2014&promotion=14|title=The 2 CZW matches fought by Kevin Steen in 2014|access-date=May 13, 2017|work=Cagematch}}</ref> | |||
In 2006, Steen began teaming with El Generico and they began to pursue the ]. On July 29, 2007, at ''Giant Size Annual #4'', Steen and Generico defeated the reigning champions ] and ] to become the PWG World Tag Team Champions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0073.html|title=Giant-Size Annual #4|accessdate=March 5, 2011|work=]}}</ref> They successfully defended the belts for almost three months before ultimately losing them to the team of ] and Super Dragon on October 27 in ] as part of PWG's "European Vacation II" tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0079.html|title=European Vacation II – England|accessdate=March 5, 2011|work=]}}</ref> The next night, Steen teamed with PAC in an attempt to regain the belts from Dragon and Richards, announcing before the match that if he lost, he'd leave the company indefinitely. Steen and PAC lost, leading to Steen leaving PWG.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0080.html|title=European Vacation II – Germany|accessdate=March 5, 2011|work=]}}</ref> | |||
=== Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2005–2008) === | |||
However, Steen returned to PWG and, along with El Generico, won the title for a second time, this time from The Dynasty (Joey Ryan and ]) on March 21, 2008 in an impromptu match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2008/show0087.html|title=1.21 Gigawatts|accessdate=March 5, 2011|work=]}}</ref> Steen and Generico became the first team in PWG history to be a part of the annual "]" to defend the belts in each match they had. In the tournament finals, they lost the title to ] and Roderick Strong, thus ending their second reign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2008/show0090.html|title=Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament – Night 2|accessdate=March 5, 2011|work=]}}</ref> Finally, Steen left PWG. According to him, he could not wrestle for ROH and PWG at the same time and chose ROH because of the money and the exposure.<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> | |||
While wrestling in CZW, Steen also began working for ] (PWG). On May 13, 2005, at ''Jason Takes PWG'', Steen was entered into his first feud in PWG, when he helped ] defeat ] in a Guerrilla Warfare match, in the process revealing himself as the fake Super Dragon, who had been attacking the real one the past few months.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2005/show0027.html|title=Jason Takes PWG|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308001050/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2005/show0027.html|archive-date=March 8, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 6, 2005, Steen won the ] after defeating ] at ''Zombies ''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2005/show0031.html|title=Zombies Shouldn't Run|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307225912/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2005/show0031.html|archive-date=March 7, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Steen held the title for nearly four months before losing the championship to ] at ''Chanukah Chaos (The C's Are Silent)'', following interference from Super Dragon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2005/show0039.html|title=Chanukah Chaos (The C's Are Silent)|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308001151/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2005/show0039.html|archive-date=March 8, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Steen's feud with Super Dragon ended on December 16, 2005, at ''Astonishing X-Mas'', where he was defeated in a Guerrilla Warfare match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2005/show0040.html|title=Astonishing X-Mas|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308001157/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2005/show0040.html|archive-date=March 8, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
In 2006, Steen began teaming with El Generico, and they began to pursue the ]. On July 29, 2007, at ], Steen and Generico defeated the reigning champions ] and ] to become the PWG World Tag Team Champions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0073.html|title=Giant-Size Annual #4|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308001455/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0073.html|archive-date=March 8, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> They successfully defended the belts for almost three months before ultimately losing them to the team of ] and Super Dragon on October 27 in ] as part of PWG's "European Vacation II" tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0079.html|title=European Vacation II – England|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308001525/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0079.html|archive-date=March 8, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> The next night, Steen teamed with PAC in an attempt to regain the belts from Dragon and Richards, announcing before the match that if he lost, he'd leave the company indefinitely. Steen and PAC lost, leading to Steen leaving PWG.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0080.html|title=European Vacation II – Germany|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308001530/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0080.html|archive-date=March 8, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
] | |||
However, Steen returned to PWG and, along with El Generico, won the title for a second time, this time from The Dynasty (Joey Ryan and ]) on March 21, 2008, in an impromptu match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2008/show0087.html|title=1.21 Gigawatts|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308001712/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2008/show0087.html|archive-date=March 8, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Steen and Generico became the first team in PWG history to be a part of the annual ] to defend the belts in each match they had. In the tournament finals, they lost the title to ] and Roderick Strong, thus ending their second reign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2008/show0090.html|title=Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament – Night 2|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308001726/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2008/show0090.html|archive-date=March 8, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Ultimately, Steen left PWG after interest from ROH increased. According to Steen, he could not wrestle for ROH and PWG at the same time and chose ROH because of the money and the exposure.<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> | |||
=== Ring of Honor === | |||
=== Ring of Honor (2007–2014)=== | |||
==== Teaming and feuding with El Generico (2007–2010) ==== | |||
====Storyline with El Generico (2007–2010)==== | |||
{{main|Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn {{!}} Kevin Steen and El Generico}} | |||
On February 17, 2007, Steen returned to ], teaming with El Generico in a losing effort to the Briscoe Brothers. On April 14, Mark Briscoe returned in the middle of a match between Steen and Generico and his brother Jay and ]. Mark was attacked by the duo, however, and was pinned by Steen after a ]. On May 11, Steen (as a heel) and Generico (as a ]) defeated Jason Blade and Eddie Edwards. At ], Steen and El Generico defeated ] (Jake and Dave Crist), Pelle Primeau and Mitch Franklin, and ] and ] in a Tag Team Scramble dark match. That same night, Steen and El Generico brawled with the Briscoe Brothers, ending with Mark Briscoe suffering a mild concussion from a steel chair shot. At ], the Briscoe Brothers defeated Steen and El Generico to retain the ]. Steen and Generico then suffered three consecutive losses to the Briscoes at Caged Rage in a Steel Cage match, Manhattan Mayhem II in a two out of three falls match, and ] in a ladder match. Their only tag team win over the Briscoes was at ''Death Before Dishonor V Night 1'' in a non–title ] Street Fight. | |||
On February 17, 2007, Steen returned to ], teaming with El Generico in a losing effort to the Briscoe Brothers. On April 14, Mark Briscoe returned in the middle of a match between Steen and Generico and his brother Jay and ]. Mark was attacked by the duo, however, and was pinned by Steen after a ]. On May 11, Steen (as a heel) and Generico (as a ]) defeated Jason Blade and Eddie Edwards. At ] on July 1, Steen and El Generico defeated ] (Jake and Dave Crist), Pelle Primeau and Mitch Franklin, and ] and ] in a Tag Team Scramble dark match. That same night, Steen and El Generico brawled with the Briscoe Brothers, ending with Mark Briscoe suffering a mild concussion from a steel chair shot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 20, 2022 |title=ROH – Respect is Earned DVD Review |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/roh-respect-is-earned-dvd-review/ |access-date=September 18, 2022 |website=411Mania}}</ref> At ] on September 21, the Briscoe Brothers defeated Steen and El Generico to retain the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Driven 2007 results |url=https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/misc/roh/ppv.html#0907 |access-date=September 18, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling History}}</ref> Steen and Generico suffered three consecutive losses to the Briscoes at Caged Rage on August 24 in a Steel Cage match,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dykens |first=Brad |date=August 24, 2007 |title=Caged Rage (DVD Review) |url=https://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/information/dvds/roh/caged-rage/ |access-date=September 18, 2022 |publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> Manhattan Mayhem II on August 25 in a two out of three falls match,<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2008 |title=ROH – Manhattan Mayhem II DVD Review |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/roh-manhattan-mayhem-ii-dvd-review/ |access-date=September 18, 2022 |website=411Mania}}</ref> and ] on November 30 in a ladder match.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Man Up 2007 results |url=https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/misc/roh/ppv.html#1107 |access-date=September 18, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling History}}</ref> Their only tag team win over the Briscoes was at Death Before Dishonor V Night 1 in a non-title ] Street Fight.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dykens |first=Brad |date=August 10, 2007 |title=Death Before Dishonor V (Night 1) |url=https://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/information/dvds/roh/death-before-dishonor-5-night-one/ |access-date=September 18, 2022 |publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> | |||
] | ] | ||
On June 6, 2008, Steen and Generico participated in a one night tournament to crown new ROH World Tag Team Champions |
On June 6, 2008, Steen and Generico participated in a one night tournament to crown new ROH World Tag Team Champions, defeating ] and ] ] in the first round, Chris Hero and Adam Pearce in the second round, but losing to ] and ] in the finals. On July 25, Steen faced off against ] ] in a title match for the company's debut show in ], ], Canada, but Steen lost the match. At a pay-per-view taping in Boston on September 19, Steen and Generico beat The Age of the Fall to finally win the ].<ref name="ROHtag" /> This also fulfilled Steen's promise of winning a title in ROH before the November 21 Dayton show. They lost the championship to ] (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) at a television taping on April 10, 2009.<ref name="ROHtag" /> | ||
On December 19 at ], ROH's first live pay-per-view, after a loss to The Young Bucks, Steen turned heel by attacking his tag team partner El Generico.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_37521.shtml|title=Caldwell's Ring of Honor PPV Report 12/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of ROH's first online PPV – Austin Aries vs. Tyler Black|date=December 19, 2009|first=James|last=Caldwell|access-date=December 20, 2009|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091222055330/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_37521.shtml|archive-date=December 22, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> Steen then found a new partner in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1265736393.php|title=ROH on HDNet Recap – 2/1/10|date=February 9, 2010|access-date=February 20, 2010|last=Martin|first=Adam|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212190912/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1265736393.php|archive-date=February 12, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1265999486.php?style=dark|title=ROH on HDNet Results – 2/8/10|date=February 12, 2010|access-date=February 20, 2010|last=Martin|first=Adam|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100214174004/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1265999486.php?style=dark|archive-date=February 14, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> At the following pay-per-view, ] on April 3, 2010, Generico and Cabana defeated Steen and Corino via disqualification, when Steen used a chair on his former partner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40401.shtml|title=Radican's ROH The Big Bang PPV Blog 4/3: Black vs. Aries vs. Strong, Briscoes vs. KOW|date=April 3, 2010|last=Radican|first=Sean|access-date=September 12, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222083303/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40401.shtml|archive-date=December 22, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 19 at ], Steen defeated El Generico in a singles match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_42063.shtml|title=Caldwell's Ring of Honor PPV report 6/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Death Before Dishonor VIII Internet PPV|date=June 19, 2010|access-date=September 12, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100822134026/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_42063.shtml|archive-date=August 22, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 11 at ], Generico and Cabana defeated Steen and Corino in a ], when Cabana forced Corino to tap out. After the match Steen attacked El Generico and unmasked him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_43710.shtml|title=9/11 ROH internet PPV live results: Caldwell & Radican's coverage of "Glory by Honor IX" – ROH Title match, Haas & Benjamin debut|first=James|last=Caldwell|author2=Radican, Sean|date=September 11, 2010|access-date=September 12, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100913051136/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_43710.shtml|archive-date=September 13, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 18 at ], Steen and Generico ended their year–long feud in an ] ], where Steen put his ROH career on the line against Generico's mask. However, Steen did not like the idea, because he would lose money if he lost, but in the end he agreed to the match, because he thought ROH would use Generico as a top wrestler after the feud.<ref name="HellRisingDVD" /> In the end El Generico won the match and thus forced Steen out of ROH.<ref name="FinalBattle2010">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_46163.shtml|title=Caldwell's Ring of Honor PPV report 12/18: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of "Final Battle 2010" – Strong vs. Richards, Generico vs. Steen|date=December 18, 2010|access-date=December 18, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221114800/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_46163.shtml|archive-date=December 21, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> The feud was voted by ] as the best feud of the year. | |||
On June 27 in ], Steen and Generico defeated ]'s Tyler Black and ] when Steen pinned Matthews following the package piledriver. The next day in ], Steen and Generico were defeated by AOTF members Black and ] when Butcher pinned Steen following a roll up and a chair shot to the face from Black. On July 25, Steen faced off against ] ] in a title match for the company's debut show in ], but Steen lost the match. | |||
Prior to the outcome, on November 4, Kevin Steen's contract agreement with Ring of Honor ended due to financial budget concerns, which ultimately played a role within the stipulations of the match.<ref name="HellRisingDVD" /> Steen wrote most of the El Generico rivalry storyline himself, though he claims that his poor relationship with new ] ], who had little interest in either Steen or Generico, resulted in a great deal of frustration for him.<ref name="PWTorchHellRising" /> During the feud, ROH booker Adam Pearce promised Steen he would main event Final Battle, but Cornette made Davey Richards-Eddie Edwards the main event and Steen-Generico after the event.<ref name="HellRisingDVD" /> Steen also claims that Cornette "froze" him out of ROH, believing he was also keeping the promotion's president ] in the dark on when Steen would be brought back.<ref name="PWTorchHellRising" /> | |||
At a pay-per-view taping in Boston on September 19, Steen and Generico beat The Age of the Fall to finally win the ].<ref name="ROHtag"/> This also fulfilled Steen's promise of winning a title in ROH before the November 21 Dayton show. They lost the championship to ] (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) at a television taping on April 10, 2009.<ref name="ROHtag"/> | |||
==== ROH World Champion (2011–2013) ==== | |||
On December 19, 2009, at ], ROH's first live pay-per-view, after a loss to The Young Bucks, Steen turned heel by attacking his tag team partner El Generico.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_37521.shtml|title=Caldwell's Ring of Honor PPV Report 12/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of ROH's first online PPV – Austin Aries vs. Tyler Black|date=December 19, 2009|first=James|last=Caldwell|accessdate=December 20, 2009|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Steen has since found a new partner in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1265736393.php|title=ROH on HDNet Recap – 2/1/10|date=February 9, 2010|accessdate=February 20, 2010|last=Martin|first=Adam|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1265999486.php?style=dark|title=ROH on HDNet Results – 2/8/10|date=February 12, 2010|accessdate=February 20, 2010|last=Martin|first=Adam|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> At the following pay-per-view, ], Generico and Cabana defeated Steen and Corino via disqualification, when Steen used a chair on his former partner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40401.shtml|title=Radican's ROH The Big Bang PPV Blog 4/3: Black vs. Aries vs. Strong, Briscoes vs. KOW|date=April 3, 2010|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=September 12, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On June 19 at ], Steen defeated El Generico in a singles match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_42063.shtml|title=Caldwell's Ring of Honor PPV report 6/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Death Before Dishonor VIII Internet PPV|date=June 19, 2010|accessdate=September 12, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On September 11 at ] Generico and Cabana defeated Steen and Corino in a ], when Cabana forced Corino to tap out. After the match Steen attacked El Generico and unmasked him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_43710.shtml|title=9/11 ROH internet PPV live results: Caldwell & Radican's coverage of "Glory by Honor IX" – ROH Title match, Haas & Benjamin debut|first=James|last=Caldwell|author2=Radican, Sean |date=September 11, 2010|accessdate=September 12, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On December 18 at ] Steen and Generico ended their year–long feud in an ] ], where Steen put his ROH career on the line against Generico's mask. However, Steen did not like the idea, because he would lose money if he lost, but in the end he agreed to the match, because he thought ROH would use Generico as a top wrestler after the feud.<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> In the end El Generico won the match and thus forced Steen out of ROH.<ref name=FinalBattle2010>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_46163.shtml|title=Caldwell's Ring of Honor PPV report 12/18: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of "Final Battle 2010" – Strong vs. Richards, Generico vs. Steen|date=December 18, 2010|accessdate=December 18, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The feud was voted by Wrestler Observer Newsletter as the Best Feud of the year. | |||
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When Steen was pulled out of ROH events, ROH President Cary Silkin paid him every month.<ref name="HellRisingDVD" /> Cornette told Steen he would be brought back a few months later, so Steen lost {{convert|40|lb|kg|abbr=on}}, but when ROH was sold, Cornette told him to wait another six months.<ref name="HellRisingDVD" /> Steen was unhappy and his weight jumped to {{convert|291|lb|kg|abbr=on}}.<ref name="HellRisingDVD" /> His contract expired in February 2011.<ref name="HellRisingDVD" /> After signing a new contract with the promotion,<ref name="HellRisingDVD" /> Steen returned to Ring of Honor on June 26, 2011, at ], being introduced by Corino, who had turned face shortly after Steen's departure from the promotion and claimed that he needed redemption as well. However, ROH officials forced him to leave the arena before he could show that he was a changed man. After Corino was defeated by Michael Elgin, Steen ran in to save him from a beatdown at the hands of the House of Truth, but ended up turning on him and his sponsor Jimmy Jacobs. Afterwards, Steen was dragged out of the arena, while Jim Cornette swore that he would never again wrestle for ROH.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_51045.shtml|title=Radican's "Best in the World" internet PPV report 6/26: Ongoing "real-time" coverage of live PPV from New York City|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=June 26, 2011|access-date=June 27, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628142333/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_51045.shtml|archive-date=June 28, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> The original idea was to introduce Steen as a rehab wrestler. However, Steen turned down the idea, because he did not "want to look like ]".<ref name="HellRisingDVD" /> Though Steen was booked as the heel of the storyline, the fans took his side and instead booed Cornette.<ref name="PWTorchHellRising" /> The storyline continued on July 22, when Steen invaded ROH's official message board, writing posts praising Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.<ref name="PWGWorld2" /> On September 15, ROH's message board was "hacked" to redirect to a video, where Steen announced his intention of attending ROH's ] the following weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_53340.shtml|title=ROH vs. Kevin Steen feud continues – what did Steen do this time?|date=September 15, 2011|access-date=September 15, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012112612/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_53340.shtml|archive-date=October 12, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
Prior to the outcome, on November 4, 2010, Kevin Steen's contract agreement with Ring of Honor ended due to financial budget concerns, which ultimately played a role within the stipulations of the match.<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> Steen wrote most of the El Generico rivalry storyline himself, though he claims that his poor relationship with new ] ], who had little interest in either Steen or Generico, resulted in a great deal of frustration for him.<ref name=PWTorchHellRising/> During the feud, ROH booker Adam Pearce promised Steen he would main event Final Battle, but Cornette made Davey Richards-Eddie Edwards the main event and Steen-Generico after the event.<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> Steen also claims that Cornette "froze" him out of ROH, believing he was also keeping the promotion's president Cary Silkin in the dark on when Steen would be brought back.<ref name=PWTorchHellRising/> | |||
]At the event on September 17, Steen interrupted a match between El Generico and Jimmy Jacobs and called out Steve Corino, who was at the time wrestling in Japan, before powerbombing Jacobs on the ring apron. Steen was then confronted by Jim Cornette and ROH president Cary Silkin, whom he tried to Package Piledrive, before being ushered out of the arena by the security.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_53393.shtml|title=Radican's ROH Death Before Dishonor Internet PPV report 9/17: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of ROH in New York City|date=September 17, 2011|last=Radican|first=Sean|access-date=September 17, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111216215713/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_53393.shtml|archive-date=December 16, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> On the November 5 episode of '']'', Steen reappeared with ] talent Christian Mascagni as his legal adviser, threatening Jim Cornette and Ring of Honor with legal action unless he was reinstated within three weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ringofhonor/article_54923.shtml|title=Radican's ROH TV report 11/5 – Elgin vs. Jones, Haas & Benjamin vs. Coleman & Alexander|date=November 7, 2011|last=Radican|first=Sean|access-date=December 23, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219080517/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ringofhonor/article_54923.shtml|archive-date=December 19, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On the December 3 episode of ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'', Steen was granted a match with Steve Corino at ], with his ROH future on the line.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ringofhonor/article_55936.shtml|title=Radican's ROH TV report 12/3 – Final Battle hype kicks into high gear, Steen-Cornette confrontation, Young Bucks-Future Shock main event|date=December 12, 2011|last=Radican|first=Sean|access-date=December 23, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316175635/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ringofhonor/article_55936.shtml|archive-date=March 16, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> At the event on December 23, Steen defeated Corino, thus granting back his career in ROH. Afterwards, he delivered a package piledriver to Jimmy Jacobs, before putting El Generico through a table with the same maneuver. At the end of the evening, he confronted Davey Richards and promised to become the ROH World Champion in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_56271.shtml|title=Radican's ROH "Final Battle 2011" iPPV report 12/23 – Richards defends ROH World Title vs. Edwards, Haas & Benjamin vs. Briscoes|first=Sean|last=Radican|date=December 23, 2011|access-date=December 24, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111200441/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_56271.shtml|archive-date=January 11, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 4, 2012, at the ], Steen defeated Jimmy Jacobs in a No Holds Barred match and ended the pay-per-view by having another confrontation with Davey Richards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_58794.shtml|title=Radican's ROH "10th Anniversary Show" iPPV report – live coverage of iPPV from Manhattan|last=Radican|first=Sean|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=March 4, 2012|access-date=March 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306040210/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_58794.shtml|archive-date=March 6, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> Steen continued his win streak during the ] weekend, first defeating El Generico, with help from Jimmy Jacobs, in a ] on March 30 and then Eddie Edwards in a singles match on March 31.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1333164189 |title=ROH Showdown in the Sun iPPV Results- 3/30/12 |last=Namako |first=Jason |date=March 30, 2012 |access-date=April 2, 2012 |work=WrestleView |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402181353/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1333164189 |archive-date=April 2, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1333226698 |title=ROH Showdown in the Sun iPPV Results – 3/31/12 |last=Namako |first=Jason |date=March 31, 2012 |access-date=April 2, 2012 |work=WrestleView |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402181545/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1333226698 |archive-date=April 2, 2012 }}</ref> On May 12 at ], Steen defeated Davey Richards to win the ROH World Championship for the first time, making him the first Canadian to hold the championship.<ref name="BorderWars">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1336878002 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121205100723/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1336878002 |archive-date=December 5, 2012 |title=ROH Border Wars iPPV Results- 5/12/12 |last=Namako |first=Jason |date=May 12, 2012 |access-date=May 12, 2012 |work=WrestleView }}</ref><ref name="Lapradevindication">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/05/14/19755656.html|title=Kevin Steen: 'Vindication is a fantastic thing'|date=May 14, 2012|last=Laprade|first=Patric|access-date=May 14, 2012|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101054708/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/05/14/19755656.html|archive-date=January 1, 2013|url-status=usurped}}</ref> | |||
==== Wrestling's Worst Nightmare (2011–2013) ==== | |||
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When Steen was pulled out of ROH events, ROH President Cary Silkin paid him every month.<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> Cornette told Steen he would be brought back a few months later, so Steen lost {{convert|40|lb|kg|abbr=on}}, but when ROH was sold, Cornette told him to wait another six months.<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> Steen was unhappy and ate a lot and gained a weight of {{convert|291|lb|kg|abbr=on}}.<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> His contract expired on February 2011.<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> After signing a new contract with the promotion,<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> Steen returned to Ring of Honor on June 26, 2011, at ], being introduced by Corino, who had turned face shortly after Steen's departure from the promotion and claimed that he needed redemption as well. However, ROH officials forced him to leave the arena before he could show that he was a changed man. After Corino was defeated by Michael Elgin, Steen ran in to save him from a beatdown at the hands of the House of Truth, but ended up turning on him and his sponsor Jimmy Jacobs. Afterwards, Steen was dragged out of the arena, while Jim Cornette swore that he would never again wrestle for ROH.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_51045.shtml|title=Radican's "Best in the World" internet PPV report 6/26: Ongoing "real-time" coverage of live PPV from New York City|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=June 26, 2011|accessdate=June 27, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The original idea was to introduce Steen as a rehab wrestler. However, Steen turned down the idea, because he did not "want to look like ]".<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> Though Steen was booked as the heel of the storyline, the fans took his side and instead booed Cornette.<ref name=PWTorchHellRising/> The storyline continued on July 22, when Steen invaded ROH's official message board, writing posts praising Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.<ref name=PWGWorld2/> On September 15 ROH's message board was "hacked" to redirect to a video, where Steen announced his intention of attending ROH's ] the following weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_53340.shtml|title=ROH vs. Kevin Steen feud continues – what did Steen do this time?|date=September 15, 2011|accessdate=September 15, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
Following the match, Steve Corino entered the ring and hugged Steen and Jacobs;<ref name=BorderWars/> the three men went on to form a stable later named ] (Suffering, Chaos, Ugliness, and Mayhem).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_63449.shtml|title=ROH Vid – Kevin Steen S.C.U.M. promo|date=July 18, 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=September 9, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120721065617/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_63449.shtml|archive-date=July 21, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> Steen made his first successful title defense on June 15, defeating Eddie Edwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1339871858|title=6/15 ROH Results: Charleston, West Virginia|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=June 16, 2012|access-date=June 17, 2012|work=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619045538/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1339871858|archive-date=June 19, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 24 at ], Steen defeated Davey Richards to retain the ROH World Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/26253-roh-best-in-the-world-ippv-coverage-from-new-york|title=ROH Best in the World iPPV coverage from New York|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=June 24, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2012|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120627073841/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/26253-roh-best-in-the-world-ippv-coverage-from-new-york|archive-date=June 27, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> At the following pay-per-view, ] on August 11, Steen successfully defended his title against ] Eddie Kingston.<ref name=BoilingPoint>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_64194.shtml|title=Radican's ROH Boiling Point iPPV report 8/11: Live report from Providence – Steen vs. Kingston title main event, Steen punches fans after main event|last=Radican|date=August 11, 2012|first=Sean|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 11, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120814014700/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_64194.shtml|archive-date=August 14, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 15 at ], Steen made another successful title defense against ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_65227.shtml|title=9/15 ROH iPPV results Chicago: Steen defends ROH Title in main event, new ROH tag champs determined, Matt Hardy confronts TV champ|last=Gee Schoon Tong|date=September 16, 2012|first=Chris|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918183533/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_65227.shtml|archive-date=September 18, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 6, a title match between Steen and ] ended in a no contest in Lethal's home state of ], after which Steen spat at Lethal's parents, who were sitting at ringside.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_65774.shtml|title=10/6 ROH results Rahway, N.J.: Steen defends ROH Title vs. Lethal, S.C.U.M. defends Tag Titles, Richards in singles action|date=October 7, 2012|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|access-date=October 28, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011023545/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_65774.shtml|archive-date=October 11, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1350183872 |title=ROH Glory by Honor XI Results – 10/13/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=October 13, 2012|access-date=October 28, 2012|work=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102003232/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1350183872|archive-date=January 2, 2013}}</ref> Seven days later at the following internet pay-per-view, ], Steen made a successful title defense against Michael Elgin. Afterwards, Steen was delivered a box, which contained El Generico's mask.<ref name=GBHXI>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1350183872|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102003232/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1350183872|archive-date=January 2, 2013|title=ROH Glory by Honor XI Results – 10/13/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=October 13, 2012|access-date=October 13, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On December 16 at ], Steen successfully defended the ROH World Championship against the returning El Generico in a ladder match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1355697580 |title=ROH Final Battle Results – 12/16/12 |last=Namako |first=Jason |date=December 16, 2012 |access-date=December 16, 2012 |work=WrestleView |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121221011037/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1355697580 |archive-date=December 21, 2012 }}</ref> On March 2, 2013, at the ], Steen defeated Jay Lethal in a grudge match to retain the ROH World Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=75799&p=3|title=Complete ROH 11th Anniversary Show iPPV coverage: two title changes hands, SCUM doubles in size, and a ton of great wrestling as ROH presents their best overall event in years|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|date=March 2, 2013|access-date=March 2, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130307090839/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=75799&p=3|archive-date=March 7, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 5 at ], Steen lost the ROH World Championship to Jay Briscoe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_69768.shtml|title=Radican's ROH "Supercard of Honor VII" iPPV blog 4/5 – Steen defends vs. Jay Briscoe, ROH vs. S.C.U.M. Ten Man Tag|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=April 5, 2013|access-date=April 6, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408234541/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_69768.shtml|archive-date=April 8, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
At the pay-per-view on September 17, Steen interrupted a match between El Generico and Jimmy Jacobs and called out Steve Corino, who was at the time wrestling in Japan, before powerbombing Jacobs on the ring apron. Steen was then confronted by Jim Cornette and ROH president Cary Silkin, whom he tried to Package Piledrive, before being ushered out of the arena by the security.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_53393.shtml|title=Radican's ROH Death Before Dishonor Internet PPV report 9/17: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of ROH in New York City|date=September 17, 2011|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=September 17, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the November 5 episode of '']'', Steen reappeared with ] talent Christian Mascagni as his legal adviser, threatening Jim Cornette and Ring of Honor with legal action unless he was reinstated within three weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ringofhonor/article_54923.shtml|title=Radican's ROH TV report 11/5 – Elgin vs. Jones, Haas & Benjamin vs. Coleman & Alexander|date=November 7, 2011|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=December 23, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the December 3 episode of ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'', Steen was granted a match with Steve Corino at ], with his ROH future on the line.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ringofhonor/article_55936.shtml|title=Radican's ROH TV report 12/3 – Final Battle hype kicks into high gear, Steen-Cornette confrontation, Young Bucks-Future Shock main event|date=December 12, 2011|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=December 23, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At the event, Steen defeated Corino, thus granting back his career in ROH. Afterwards, he delivered a package piledriver to Jimmy Jacobs, before putting El Generico through a table with the same maneuver. At the end of the evening, he confronted Davey Richards and promised to become the ROH World Champion in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_56271.shtml|title=Radican's ROH "Final Battle 2011" iPPV report 12/23 – Richards defends ROH World Title vs. Edwards, Haas & Benjamin vs. Briscoes|first=Sean|last=Radican|date=December 23, 2011|accessdate=December 24, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On March 4, 2012, at the ], Steen defeated Jimmy Jacobs in a No Holds Barred match and ended the pay-per-view by having another confrontation with Davey Richards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_58794.shtml|title=Radican's ROH "10th Anniversary Show" iPPV report – live coverage of iPPV from Manhattan|last=Radican|first=Sean|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=March 4, 2012|accessdate=March 5, 2012}}</ref> Steen continued his win streak during the ] weekend, first defeating El Generico, with help from Jimmy Jacobs, in a ] on March 30 and then Eddie Edwards in a singles match on March 31.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1333164189|title=ROH Showdown in the Sun iPPV Results- 3/30/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=March 30, 2012|accessdate=April 2, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1333226698|title=ROH Showdown in the Sun iPPV Results – 3/31/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=March 31, 2012|accessdate=April 2, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On May 12 at ], Steen defeated Davey Richards to win the ROH World Championship for the first time, making him the first Canadian to hold the championship.<ref name=BorderWars>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1336878002|title=ROH Border Wars iPPV Results- 5/12/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=May 12, 2012|accessdate=May 12, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref><ref name="Lapradevindication">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/05/14/19755656.html|title=Kevin Steen: 'Vindication is a fantastic thing'|date=May 14, 2012|last=Laprade|first=Patric|accessdate=May 14, 2012|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
] at ] in 2012]] | |||
Following the match, Steve Corino entered the ring and hugged Steen and Jacobs;<ref name=BorderWars/> the three men went on to form a stable later named ] (Suffering, Chaos, Ugliness, and Mayhem).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_63449.shtml|title=ROH Vid – Kevin Steen S.C.U.M. promo|date=July 18, 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|accessdate=September 9, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Steen made his first successful title defense on June 15, defeating Eddie Edwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1339871858|title=6/15 ROH Results: Charleston, West Virginia|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=June 16, 2012|accessdate=June 17, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On June 24 at ], Steen defeated Davey Richards to retain the ROH World Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/26253-roh-best-in-the-world-ippv-coverage-from-new-york|title=ROH Best in the World iPPV coverage from New York|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=June 24, 2012|accessdate=June 24, 2012|work=]}}</ref> At the following pay-per-view, ] on August 11, Steen successfully defended his title against ] Eddie Kingston.<ref name=BoilingPoint>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_64194.shtml|title=Radican's ROH Boiling Point iPPV report 8/11: Live report from Providence – Steen vs. Kingston title main event, Steen punches fans after main event|last=Radican|date=August 11, 2012|first=Sean|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=August 11, 2012}}</ref> On September 15 at ], Steen made another successful title defense against ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_65227.shtml|title=9/15 ROH iPPV results Chicago: Steen defends ROH Title in main event, new ROH tag champs determined, Matt Hardy confronts TV champ|last=Gee Schoon Tong|date=September 16, 2012|first=Chris|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 16, 2012}}</ref> On October 6, a title match between Steen and ] ended in a no contest in Lethal's home state of ], after which Steen spat at Lethal's parents, who were sitting at ringside.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_65774.shtml|title=10/6 ROH results Rahway, N.J.: Steen defends ROH Title vs. Lethal, S.C.U.M. defends Tag Titles, Richards in singles action|date=October 7, 2012|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|accessdate=October 28, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1350183872|title=ROH Glory by Honor XI Results – 10/13/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=October 13, 2012|accessdate=October 28, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref> Seven days later at the following internet pay-per-view, ], Steen made a successful title defense against Michael Elgin. Afterwards, Steen was delivered a box, which contained El Generico's mask.<ref name=GBHXI>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1350183872|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20130102003232/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1350183872|archivedate=January 2, 2013|title=ROH Glory by Honor XI Results – 10/13/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=October 13, 2012|accessdate=October 13, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On December 16 at ], Steen successfully defended the ROH World Championship against the returning El Generico in a ladder match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1355697580|title=ROH Final Battle Results – 12/16/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=December 16, 2012|accessdate=December 16, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On March 2, 2013, at the ], Steen defeated Jay Lethal in a grudge match to retain the ROH World Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=75799&p=3|title=Complete ROH 11th Anniversary Show iPPV coverage: two title changes hands, SCUM doubles in size, and a ton of great wrestling as ROH presents their best overall event in years|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|date=March 2, 2013|accessdate=March 2, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On April 5 at ], Steen lost the ROH World Championship to Jay Briscoe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_69768.shtml|title=Radican's ROH "Supercard of Honor VII" iPPV blog 4/5 – Steen defends vs. Jay Briscoe, ROH vs. S.C.U.M. Ten Man Tag|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=April 5, 2013|accessdate=April 6, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
==== Final feuds (2013–2014) ==== | ==== Final feuds (2013–2014) ==== | ||
At the following night's tapings of ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'', S.C.U.M. turned on Steen, with Corino announcing that he would not be seen in ROH again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_69841.shtml|title=Show results – 4/6 ROH TV taping spoilers: Results & News from Saturday's TV taping post-iPPV|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|date=April 7, 2013|access-date=April 7, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130416041901/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_69841.shtml|archive-date=April 16, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Steen, however, returned to ROH on May 4, now working as a face and replacing Jay Lethal in a tag team match, where he and Michael Elgin faced S.C.U.M.'s ] and Jimmy Jacobs. The match ended with Jacobs pinning Steen for the win, after which Elgin walked out on him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/41294-5-4-roh-border-wars-ippv-results-toronto-canada-briscoe-vs-cole|title=5/4 ROH Border Wars iPPV Results: Toronto, Canada (Briscoe vs. Cole)|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=May 5, 2013|access-date=May 5, 2013|work=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508143920/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/41294-5-4-roh-border-wars-ippv-results-toronto-canada-briscoe-vs-cole|archive-date=May 8, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Steen continued his rivalry with S.C.U.M. on June 22 at ], where he was defeated by ] in a No Disqualification match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_71471.shtml|title=Show results – 6/22 ROH BITW iPPV in Baltimore, Md.: Briscoe vs. Briscoe for ROH Title, Hardy tops Steen in No DQ match, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 23, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626112114/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_71471.shtml|archive-date=June 26, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> The following day, Steen replaced The Briscoes due to injuries in a ] and forced his former stable out of ROH, despite interference from Corino and Hardy, when he pinned Jimmy Jacobs to win the match and disband S.C.U.M.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_71472.shtml|title=ROH Spoilers – 6/23 ROH TV tapings in Baltimore, Md.: Results from ROH Title match & Steel Cage Warfare|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 23, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626112320/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_71472.shtml|archive-date=June 26, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/78459/scum-vs-roh-climaxessecond-roh-on-sinclair-tv-spoiler-report-from-yesterday.html?p=1|title=SCUM VS. ROH climaxes:second ROH on Sinclair TV spoiler report from yesterday|last=Barnes|first=William|date=June 24, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|access-date=June 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927024511/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/78459/scum-vs-roh-climaxessecond-roh-on-sinclair-tv-spoiler-report-from-yesterday.html?p=1|archive-date=September 27, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 3, Steen entered a tournament for the ] ROH World Championship, defeating ] in his first round match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_72472.shtml|title=Show results – 8/3 ROH in Toronto, Canada: New Tag Champions, Whitmer injured, Title Tourney results|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|date=August 4, 2013|access-date=August 4, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806155305/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_72472.shtml|archive-date=August 6, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 17, Steen advanced to the semifinals of the tournament with a win over Roderick Strong.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_72753.shtml|title=Show results – 8/17 ROH in New York City: New ROH tag champions, ROH Title tournament continues, Homicide returns with a friend, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=August 18, 2013|access-date=August 18, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823050445/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_72753.shtml|archive-date=August 23, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>] at a ] taping event in 2014]]On September 20 at ], Steen was eliminated from the tournament by Michael Elgin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=80417&p=2|title=New ROH Champion crowned: complete ROH Death Before Dishonor XI coverage from Philadelphia, PA|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=September 20, 2013|access-date=September 21, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925065805/http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=80417&p=2|archive-date=September 25, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the tournament, Steen started feuding with ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_73513.shtml|title=ROH spoilers – 9/21 ROH in Philadelphia, Pa.: Results for TV episodes following Death Before Dishonor|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|date=September 22, 2013|access-date=September 23, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925093711/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_73513.shtml|archive-date=September 25, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> The two faced off on October 26 at ], where Bennett was victorious, following a distraction from his girlfriend ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_74168.shtml|title=Show results – 10/26 ROH in Chicago, Ill.: "Glory by Honor" features eight-man tag main event, Outlaw, Inc., Tara-Maria, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=October 27, 2013|access-date=October 27, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185436/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_74168.shtml|archive-date=October 29, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 14 at ], Steen defeated Bennett in a ], where the loser would be forced to stop using the piledriver.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=82199&p=2|title=Complete coverage of ROH Final Battle 2014: Eddie Edwards' mystery partner ends with a shocking twist, a new champion is crowned, a familiar face returns, and more|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|date=December 14, 2013|access-date=December 15, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140815231244/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=82199&p=2|archive-date=August 15, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 8, 2014, Steen earned a shot at the ROH World Championship by defeating Jay Lethal, Michael Elgin and ] in a four-way number one contender's match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_76224.shtml|title=Show results – 2/8 ROH in San Antonio, Tex.: Briscoe retains his version of the ROH Title, new #1 contender, tag champs lose, Bennett uses Punk's finisher, more|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|date=February 9, 2014|access-date=February 9, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221203628/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_76224.shtml|archive-date=February 21, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
] | |||
At the following night's tapings of ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'', S.C.U.M. turned on Steen, with Corino announcing that he would not be seen in ROH again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_69841.shtml|title=Show results – 4/6 ROH TV taping spoilers: Results & News from Saturday's TV taping post-iPPV|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|date=April 7, 2013|accessdate=April 7, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Steen, however, returned to ROH on May 4, now working as a face and replacing Jay Lethal in a tag team match, where he and Michael Elgin faced S.C.U.M.'s ] and Jimmy Jacobs. The match ended with Jacobs pinning Steen for the win, after which Elgin walked out on him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/41294-5-4-roh-border-wars-ippv-results-toronto-canada-briscoe-vs-cole|title=5/4 ROH Border Wars iPPV Results: Toronto, Canada (Briscoe vs. Cole)|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=May 5, 2013|accessdate=May 5, 2013|work=WrestleView}}</ref> Steen continued his rivalry with S.C.U.M. on June 22 at ], where he was defeated by ] in a No Disqualification match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_71471.shtml|title=Show results – 6/22 ROH BITW iPPV in Baltimore, Md.: Briscoe vs. Briscoe for ROH Title, Hardy tops Steen in No DQ match, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 23, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=June 23, 2013}}</ref> The following day, Steen replaced The Briscoes due to injuries in a ] and forced his former stable out of ROH, despite interference from Corino and Hardy, when he pinned Jimmy Jacobs to win the match and disband S.C.U.M.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_71472.shtml|title=ROH Spoilers – 6/23 ROH TV tapings in Baltimore, Md.: Results from ROH Title match & Steel Cage Warfare|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 23, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=June 24, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/78459/scum-vs-roh-climaxessecond-roh-on-sinclair-tv-spoiler-report-from-yesterday.html?p=1|title=SCUM VS. ROH climaxes:second ROH on Sinclair TV spoiler report from yesterday|last=Barnes|first=William|date=June 24, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|accessdate=June 25, 2013}}</ref> On August 3, Steen entered a tournament for the ] ROH World Championship, defeating ] in his first round match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_72472.shtml|title=Show results – 8/3 ROH in Toronto, Canada: New Tag Champions, Whitmer injured, Title Tourney results|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|date=August 4, 2013|accessdate=August 4, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On August 17, Steen advanced to the semifinals of the tournament with a win over Roderick Strong.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_72753.shtml|title=Show results – 8/17 ROH in New York City: New ROH tag champions, ROH Title tournament continues, Homicide returns with a friend, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=August 18, 2013|accessdate=August 18, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On September 20 at ], Steen was eliminated from the tournament by Michael Elgin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=80417&p=2|title=New ROH Champion crowned: complete ROH Death Before Dishonor XI coverage from Philadelphia, PA|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=September 20, 2013|accessdate=September 21, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> Following the tournament, Steen started feuding with ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_73513.shtml|title=ROH spoilers – 9/21 ROH in Philadelphia, Pa.: Results for TV episodes following Death Before Dishonor|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|date=September 22, 2013|accessdate=September 23, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The two faced off on October 26 at ], where Bennett was victorious, following a distraction from his girlfriend ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_74168.shtml|title=Show results – 10/26 ROH in Chicago, Ill.: "Glory by Honor" features eight-man tag main event, Outlaw, Inc., Tara-Maria, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=October 27, 2013|accessdate=October 27, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On December 14 at ], Steen defeated Bennett in a ], where the loser would be forced to stop using the piledriver.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=82199&p=2|title=Complete coverage of ROH Final Battle 2014: Eddie Edwards' mystery partner ends with a shocking twist, a new champion is crowned, a familiar face returns, and more|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|date=December 14, 2013|accessdate=December 15, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On February 8, 2014, Steen earned a shot at the ROH World Championship by defeating Jay Lethal, Michael Elgin and ] in a four-way number one contender's match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_76224.shtml|title = Show results – 2/8 ROH in San Antonio, Tex.: Briscoe retains his version of the ROH Title, new #1 contender, tag champs lose, Bennett uses Punk's finisher, more|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|date=February 9, 2014|accessdate=February 9, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Steen received his title match on May 10 in Toronto at ], but was defeated by the defending champion, Adam Cole.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_78316.shtml|title=Caldwell's ROH vs. New Japan iPPV report 5/10: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of iPPV from Toronto – ROH Title match, IWGP Jr. Tag Titles, Styles, Tanahashi, Okada, top NJPW stars|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 10, 2014|accessdate=May 10, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> After losing to ] at the Ring of Honor/] co-produced ] iPPV on May 17, Steen announced he was leaving ROH. This led to him being insulted and attacked by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_78455.shtml|title=Caldwell's ROH iPPV results 5/17: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of War of the Worlds – ROH Title & IWGP Title main events, new ROH tag champs, Steen vs. Nakamura, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 17, 2014|accessdate=May 17, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> After defeating Young on June 22 at ], Steen announced that his contract was up in a "month and a half".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_79177.shtml|title=Caldwell's ROH "Best in the World" PPV results 6/22: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live cable PPV debut|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 22, 2014|accessdate=June 23, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At the July 19 ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'' tapings, Steen defeated Steve Corino in his final ROH match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_79685.shtml|title=TV taping results – 7/19 ROH in Dearborn, Mich.: Steen's farewell match, Elgin defends ROH Title, #1 contenders, more|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|date=July 20, 2014|accessdate=July 20, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
Steen received his title match on May 10 in Toronto at ], but was defeated by the defending champion, Adam Cole.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_78316.shtml|title=Caldwell's ROH vs. New Japan iPPV report 5/10: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of iPPV from Toronto – ROH Title match, IWGP Jr. Tag Titles, Styles, Tanahashi, Okada, top NJPW stars|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 10, 2014|access-date=May 10, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512223743/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_78316.shtml|archive-date=May 12, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> After losing to ] at the Ring of Honor/] co-produced ] iPPV on May 17, Steen announced he was leaving ROH. This led to him being insulted and attacked by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_78455.shtml|title=Caldwell's ROH iPPV results 5/17: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of War of the Worlds – ROH Title & IWGP Title main events, new ROH tag champs, Steen vs. Nakamura, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 17, 2014|access-date=May 17, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140518064021/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_78455.shtml|archive-date=May 18, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> After defeating Young on June 22 at ], Steen announced that his contract was up in a "month and a half".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_79177.shtml|title=Caldwell's ROH "Best in the World" PPV results 6/22: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live cable PPV debut|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 22, 2014|access-date=June 23, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140625104315/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_79177.shtml|archive-date=June 25, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> At the July 19 ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'' tapings, Steen defeated Steve Corino in his final ROH match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_79685.shtml|title=TV taping results – 7/19 ROH in Dearborn, Mich.: Steen's farewell match, Elgin defends ROH Title, #1 contenders, more|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|date=July 20, 2014|access-date=July 20, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728235737/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_79685.shtml|archive-date=July 28, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
===Return to PWG (2010–2014)=== | |||
When Steen left ROH in 2010, his friend Super Dragon asked him to wrestle in PWG and Steen agreed.<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> On December 11, 2010, Steen wrestled ] for his first PWG win in two years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0118.html|title=Cyanide: A Loving Tribute to Poison|accessdate=March 5, 2011|work=]}}</ref> He has since returned to a more prominent role in the company after a few sporadic years (having only made five appearances between 2009 and 2010). On January 29, 2011, Steen was defeated by Chris Hero at PWG's annual ]-sponsored event. Later that evening, after a four-way tag team match to determine which of four teams would enter the ] tournament, Steen ran out to attack the eventual winners, the RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime and Johnny Yuma), before declaring his intention of winning the ''DDT4'' tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_47214.shtml|title=1/29 PWG results in Los Angeles: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of PWG Title match, Kaval vs. Davey, Roberts retirement, Legends Battle Royal|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=January 30, 2011|accessdate=March 5, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On February 2, 2011, it was announced that Steen would be teaming with Akira Tozawa for the tournament, which took place on March 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_47365.shtml|title=PWG News: Eight teams announced for DDT4 tag tournament – ROH tag champions, TNA tag team, Briscoes, American Wolves, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=February 2, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=March 5, 2011}}</ref> In their first round match, Steen and Tozawa, known collectively as the Nightmare Violence Connection, scored an upset victory over the ] (Jay and Mark Briscoe). After another upset victory over the ], ] (] and ]), Steen and Tozawa made it to the finals of the tournament, where they were, however, defeated by ] (Matt and Nick Jackson).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_48254.shtml|title=3/4 PWG results in Reseda, Calif.: complete DDT4 tag tournament results – TNA tag team in finals, PWG Title match announced for next show|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=March 5, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=March 5, 2011}}</ref> On July 23 at PWG's eighth anniversary show, Steen first defeated PAC in a singles match, before teaming with ] to defeat PWG World Tag Team Champions, The Young Bucks, in a non-title match. After Claudio Castagnoli had defeated Chris Hero in the main event of the evening to retain the PWG World Championship, Steen challenged him to a match and, in his third match of the night, defeated him to win the PWG World Championship for the second time.<ref name=PWGWorld2>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_51641.shtml|title=PWG News: New PWG champion – impromptu title match concludes "PWG 8" Saturday night|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 24, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=July 24, 2011}}</ref> At the following event on August 20, Steen entered the ], defeating ] and ] in his first round and semifinal matches. Later that same night, Steen was defeated in the finals by old rival El Generico.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_52395.shtml|title=8/20 PWG results in Reseda, Calif.: BOLA tournament winner, Young Bucks not shaking hands turned into angle, Tag Title match, Finlay debuts|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=August 21, 2011|accessdate=August 21, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On September 10, Steen made his first PWG World Championship defense, defeating former champion Davey Richards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_53173.shtml|title=PWG: title match results from Saturday night, main event for next show|date=September 11, 2011|accessdate=September 11, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On October 22, Steen lost the PWG World Championship to El Generico in a ], following interference from The Young Bucks. After the match Super Dragon made his first appearance in over three years by saving Steen with the two accepting The Young Bucks' challenge for a Guerrilla Warfare match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_54484.shtml|title=10/22 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: PWG Title change, SoCal character returns, Young Bucks vs. Future Shock for Tag Titles|date=October 23, 2011|accessdate=October 23, 2011|last=Massingham|first=Matt|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On December 10, Steen and Dragon, known collectively as "Appetite for Destruction", defeated The Young Bucks in a Guerrilla Warfare match to win the PWG World Tag Team Championship.<ref name=Fear>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_55896.shtml|title=12/10 PWG "Fear" results Reseda, Calif.: Hero surprise return, new PWG tag champs, Generico vs. Dick Togo, American Wolves|date=December 11, 2011|accessdate=December 11, 2011|last=Massingham|first=Matt|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On March 17, Steen defeated El Generico and Eddie Edwards in a three-way match to win the PWG World Championship for the third time.<ref name=PWGWorld3>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_59248.shtml|title=PWG Title changes hands Saturday|date=March 18, 2012|accessdate=March 18, 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Steen made his first title defense on April 21, defeating ] in an open challenge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_60648.shtml|title=4/21 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: Super Smash Bros. win DDT4 tag tournament, Steen defends PWG Title in Open Challenge|last=Ryan|first=Joey|authorlink=Joey Ryan (wrestler)|date=April 22, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=April 22, 2012}}</ref> On May 25, Steen successfully defended the PWG World Championship against ]. That same night, Steen and Dragon were stripped of the PWG World Tag Team Championship, after Dragon was sidelined with a heel fracture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_61808.shtml|title=5/25 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: New PWG tag champs, Steen PWG Title defense, Elgin debut, Joey Ryan post-Gut Check|date=May 26, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=May 26, 2012}}</ref> On July 21 at ''Threemendous III'', PWG's ninth anniversary event, Steen made his third successful defense of the PWG World Championship against ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_63574.shtml|title=7/21 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: Steen defends PWG Title, three-team Tag Title ladder match, Elgin vs. Callihan, Edwards, Strong, Joey Ryan|last=Pirrello|first=Matty|author2=Massingham, Matt |date=July 22, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=July 22, 2012}}</ref> On September 1, Steen was eliminated from the ] in the first round by ], following a distraction from Brian Cage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_64787.shtml|title=9/1 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: BOLA First Round features Steen, Richards vs. Elgin MOTYC re-match, Gut Check'er|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=September 2, 2012|accessdate=September 2, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> After having his championship belt stolen from him by the 2012 Battle of Los Angeles winner ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_64806.shtml|title=9/2 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: Complete results from BOLA Night 2 with finals of tourney|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=September 2, 2012|accessdate=October 28, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Steen successfully defended the title in a three-way match against ] and Ricochet on October 27,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_66238.shtml|title=Show Results: 10/27 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: Steen defends PWG Title, Kenny Omega returns, Callihan vs. Richards|last=Settles|first=Patrick|date=October 28, 2012|accessdate=October 28, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> after which he challenged Cole to a match for December 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1351447254|title=10/27 PWG Results: Reseda, California|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=October 28, 2012|accessdate=October 28, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On December 1, Steen lost the PWG World Championship to Adam Cole in a Guerrilla Warfare match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_66952.shtml|title=Show Results – 12/1 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: New PWG champ crowned, Joey Ryan's farewell match, Strong & Edwards|author=Nick|date=December 2, 2012|accessdate=December 2, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1354465086|title=12/1 PWG Results: Reseda, California|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=December 2, 2012|accessdate=December 2, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref> After El Generico had agreed to a deal with ], he and Steen reunited one more time on January 12, 2013, by entering the ]. After wins over the Briscoe Brothers and Future Shock (Adam Cole and ]), they were defeated in the finals of the tournament by The Young Bucks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_67840.shtml|title=Show Results – 1/12 PWG DDT4 tournament in Reseda, Calif.: Complete coverage of new PWG tag champs, Generico's farewell, more|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=January 13, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=January 13, 2013}}</ref> On August 31, Steen turned ] and formed a new ] named "The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling" with PWG World Champion Adam Cole and PWG World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/79991/2013-pro-wrestling-guerrilla-battle-of-los-angeles-winner-is.html?p=1|title=2013 Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Battle of Los Angeles winner is.....|author=John C.|date=September 1, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|accessdate=September 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXheblQDV0c|title=PWG – 2013 BOLA – The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling|date=September 1, 2013|accessdate=September 3, 2013|work=]|publisher=]}}</ref> On July 26, 2014, Steen was defeated by ] in his PWG farewell match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_79777.shtml|title=Show results – 7/26/27 PWG "Eleven" in Reseda, Calif.: Anniversary show features new PWG Tag Champs, PWG Title match, Guerrilla Warfare, Kevin Steen's farewell, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 27, 2014|accessdate=July 27, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
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=== Return to PWG (2010–2014) === | ||
When Steen left ROH in 2010, his friend Super Dragon asked him to wrestle in PWG and Steen agreed.<ref name="HellRisingDVD"/> On December 11, 2010, Steen wrestled ] for his first PWG win in two years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0118.html|title=Cyanide: A Loving Tribute to Poison|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308001920/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0118.html|archive-date=March 8, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> He then returned to a more prominent role in the company after a few sporadic years, having only made five appearances between 2009 and 2010. On January 29, 2011, Steen was defeated by Chris Hero at PWG's annual ]-sponsored event. Later that evening, after a four-way tag team match to determine which of four teams would enter the ] tournament, Steen ran out to attack the eventual winners, the RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime and Johnny Yuma), before declaring his intention of winning the DDT4 tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_47214.shtml|title=1/29 PWG results in Los Angeles: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of PWG Title match, Kaval vs. Davey, Roberts retirement, Legends Battle Royal|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=January 30, 2011|access-date=March 5, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110202151723/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_47214.shtml|archive-date=February 2, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 2, 2011, it was announced that Steen would be teaming with Akira Tozawa for the tournament, which took place on March 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_47365.shtml|title=PWG News: Eight teams announced for DDT4 tag tournament – ROH tag champions, TNA tag team, Briscoes, American Wolves, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=February 2, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110208141416/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_47365.shtml|archive-date=February 8, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> In their first round match, Steen and Tozawa, known collectively as the Nightmare Violence Connection, scored an upset victory over the ] (Jay and Mark Briscoe). After another upset victory over the ], ] (] and ]), Steen and Tozawa made it to the finals of the tournament, where they were defeated by ] (Matt and Nick Jackson).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_48254.shtml|title=3/4 PWG results in Reseda, Calif.: complete DDT4 tag tournament results – TNA tag team in finals, PWG Title match announced for next show|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=March 5, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307095318/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_48254.shtml|archive-date=March 7, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 23 at PWG's eighth anniversary show, Steen first defeated PAC in a singles match, before teaming with ] to defeat PWG World Tag Team Champions, The Young Bucks, in a non-title match. After Claudio Castagnoli had defeated Chris Hero in the main event of the evening to retain the PWG World Championship, Steen challenged him to a match and, in his third match of the night, defeated him to win the PWG World Championship for the second time.<ref name=PWGWorld2>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_51641.shtml|title=PWG News: New PWG champion – impromptu title match concludes "PWG 8" Saturday night|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 24, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=July 24, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110803122141/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_51641.shtml|archive-date=August 3, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> At the following event on August 20, Steen entered the ], defeating ] and ] in his first round and semifinal matches. Later that same night, Steen was defeated in the finals by old rival El Generico.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_52395.shtml|title=8/20 PWG results in Reseda, Calif.: BOLA tournament winner, Young Bucks not shaking hands turned into angle, Tag Title match, Finlay debuts|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=August 21, 2011|access-date=August 21, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822090917/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_52395.shtml|archive-date=August 22, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 10, Steen made his first PWG World Championship defense, defeating former champion Davey Richards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_53173.shtml|title=PWG: title match results from Saturday night, main event for next show|date=September 11, 2011|access-date=September 11, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012112413/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_53173.shtml|archive-date=October 12, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
On October 22, Steen lost the PWG World Championship to El Generico in a ], following interference from The Young Bucks. After the match Super Dragon made his first appearance in over three years by saving Steen with the two accepting The Young Bucks' challenge for a Guerrilla Warfare match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_54484.shtml|title=10/22 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: PWG Title change, SoCal character returns, Young Bucks vs. Future Shock for Tag Titles|date=October 23, 2011|access-date=October 23, 2011|last=Massingham|first=Matt|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111024094726/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_54484.shtml|archive-date=October 24, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 10, Steen and Dragon, known collectively as "Appetite for Destruction", defeated The Young Bucks in a Guerrilla Warfare match to win the PWG World Tag Team Championship.<ref name=Fear>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_55896.shtml|title=12/10 PWG "Fear" results Reseda, Calif.: Hero surprise return, new PWG tag champs, Generico vs. Dick Togo, American Wolves|date=December 11, 2011|access-date=December 11, 2011|last=Massingham|first=Matt|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061119/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_55896.shtml|archive-date=September 21, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 17, Steen defeated El Generico and Eddie Edwards in a three-way match to win the PWG World Championship for the third time.<ref name=PWGWorld3>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_59248.shtml|title=PWG Title changes hands Saturday|date=March 18, 2012|access-date=March 18, 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320000420/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_59248.shtml|archive-date=March 20, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> Steen made his first title defense on April 21, defeating ] in an open challenge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_60648.shtml|title=4/21 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: Super Smash Bros. win DDT4 tag tournament, Steen defends PWG Title in Open Challenge|last=Ryan|first=Joey|author-link=Joey Ryan (wrestler)|date=April 22, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 22, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424223710/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_60648.shtml|archive-date=April 24, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 25, Steen successfully defended the PWG World Championship against ]. That same night, Steen and Dragon were stripped of the PWG World Tag Team Championship, after Dragon was sidelined with a heel fracture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_61808.shtml|title=5/25 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: New PWG tag champs, Steen PWG Title defense, Elgin debut, Joey Ryan post-Gut Check|date=May 26, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603051559/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_61808.shtml|archive-date=June 3, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 21 at ], PWG's ninth anniversary event, Steen made his third successful defense of the PWG World Championship against ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_63574.shtml|title=7/21 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: Steen defends PWG Title, three-team Tag Title ladder match, Elgin vs. Callihan, Edwards, Strong, Joey Ryan|last=Pirrello|first=Matty|author2=Massingham, Matt|date=July 22, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=July 22, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729045226/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_63574.shtml|archive-date=July 29, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 1, Steen was eliminated from the ] in the first round by ], following a distraction from Brian Cage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_64787.shtml|title=9/1 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: BOLA First Round features Steen, Richards vs. Elgin MOTYC re-match, Gut Check'er|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=September 2, 2012|access-date=September 2, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905034150/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_64787.shtml|archive-date=September 5, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> After having his championship belt stolen from him by the 2012 Battle of Los Angeles winner ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_64806.shtml|title=9/2 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: Complete results from BOLA Night 2 with finals of tourney|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=September 2, 2012|access-date=October 28, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910060710/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_64806.shtml|archive-date=September 10, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> Steen successfully defended the title in a three-way match against ] and Ricochet on October 27,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_66238.shtml|title=Show Results: 10/27 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: Steen defends PWG Title, Kenny Omega returns, Callihan vs. Richards|last=Settles|first=Patrick|date=October 28, 2012|access-date=October 28, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211014922/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_66238.shtml|archive-date=December 11, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> after which he challenged Cole to a match for December 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1351447254|title=10/27 PWG Results: Reseda, California|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=October 28, 2012|access-date=October 28, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On December 1, Steen lost the PWG World Championship to Adam Cole in a Guerrilla Warfare match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_66952.shtml|title=Show Results – 12/1 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: New PWG champ crowned, Joey Ryan's farewell match, Strong & Edwards|author=Nick|date=December 2, 2012|access-date=December 2, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922224357/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_66952.shtml|archive-date=September 22, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1354465086 |title=12/1 PWG Results: Reseda, California |last=Namako |first=Jason |date=December 2, 2012 |access-date=December 2, 2012 |work=WrestleView |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204195221/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1354465086 |archive-date=December 4, 2012 }}</ref> | |||
==== NXT (2014–2015) ==== | |||
On August 12, 2014, ] announced that Steen had signed with them and was due to report to their developmental system ] on August 25.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_80140.shtml|title=WWE news: Kevin Steen officially signs with WWE, Steen talks how he found his way to NXT|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=August 12, 2014|accessdate=August 12, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> He was given the new ring name Kevin Owens, and NXT began airing promotional videos from November 20 to hype his upcoming debut;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=89708|title=WWE NXT report: we have a main event for the next Takeover special; someone is coming on the 11th|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=November 20, 2014|accessdate=November 20, 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> Owens detailed that he had wrestled for 14 years before making it to WWE, having faced (and formed a friendship with) several current WWE or NXT wrestlers on the independent circuit years ago, but WWE signed them first. Now that he was here, Owens declared that he would fight anyone and everyone, because fighting was the best way he could provide for his family.<ref>{{cite web|title=11/27 Zim's WWE NXT Coverage|website=prowrestling.net|accessdate=March 28, 2015|url=http://prowrestling.net/article.php?39930}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=89993|title=WWE NXT report: final show before R Evolution; Neville and Zayn; Balor and Itami in action; Bull and Baron try to have a match with a negative length; and more|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=December 4, 2014|accessdate=January 2, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=James|first1=Justin|title=James's WWE NXT report 12/4 – Week 129: Final hype for "Takeover" special, Neville-Zayn final promo exchange, Itami & Balor tag main event, Charlotte; Overall Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_82118.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}</ref> | |||
After El Generico had agreed to a deal with ], he and Steen reunited one more time on January 12, 2013, by entering the ]. After wins over the Briscoe Brothers and Future Shock (Adam Cole and ]), they were defeated in the finals of the tournament by The Young Bucks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_67840.shtml|title=Show Results – 1/12 PWG DDT4 tournament in Reseda, Calif.: Complete coverage of new PWG tag champs, Generico's farewell, more|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=January 13, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116095608/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_67840.shtml|archive-date=January 16, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 31, at the ], Steen turned ] and formed a new ] named ] with PWG World Champion Adam Cole and PWG World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/79991/2013-pro-wrestling-guerrilla-battle-of-los-angeles-winner-is.html?p=1|title=2013 Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Battle of Los Angeles winner is.....|author=John C.|date=September 1, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|access-date=September 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927022740/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/79991/2013-pro-wrestling-guerrilla-battle-of-los-angeles-winner-is.html?p=1|archive-date=September 27, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXheblQDV0c|title=PWG – 2013 BOLA – The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling|date=September 1, 2013|access-date=September 3, 2013|work=]|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930035814/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXheblQDV0c|archive-date=September 30, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 26, 2014, Steen was defeated by ] in his PWG farewell match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_79777.shtml|title=Show results – 7/26/27 PWG "Eleven" in Reseda, Calif.: Anniversary show features new PWG Tag Champs, PWG Title match, Guerrilla Warfare, Kevin Steen's farewell, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 27, 2014|access-date=July 27, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730052543/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_79777.shtml|archive-date=July 30, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
At the ] live special episode on December 11, Owens defeated ] in his debut. During the match Parker legitimately gave Owens a broken nose with a ''Third Eye'' (palm strike). Still, later that night, when ] (the former El Generico) won the ], Owens came to the ring to congratulate Zayn before powerbombing him into the ring apron to establish himself as a heel.<ref name=NXT121114>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_82237.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE NXT Takeover results 12/11: Complete virtual-time coverage of Neville vs. Zayn for the NXT Title, Itami & Balor, Charlotte, Kevin Steen/Owens's debut, Corey Graves retires|date=December 11, 2014|accessdate=December 11, 2014|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the December 18, 2014 episode of ''NXT'', Owens wrestled former NXT champion ] to a double count-out and powerbombed Neville into the apron after the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/12/18/22140236.html|accessdate=February 7, 2015|title=NXT: Owens continues mean streak|last1=Howell|first1=Nolan|website=]|publisher=Slam Wrestling}}</ref> After yet another post-match attack by Owens on Zayn, an irate Zayn demanded a match against Owens,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_82765.shtml|title=WWE NXT report 1/14 – Week 135: New timeslot kicks off with Zayn vs. Neville NXT Title re-match, plus Charlotte & Natalya, Balor vs. Kidd, Corbin vs. Dempsey; Overall Reax|date=January 14, 2015|accessdate=January 15, 2015|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Howell|first1=Nolan|title=NXT: NXT Championship contender tourney kicks off|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/01/22/22195341.html|website=]|publisher=Slam Wrestling|accessdate=February 7, 2015}}</ref> but Owens refused to wrestle unless it was for the championship. Zayn agreed and a title match was set for ] on February 11, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=NXT: Tournament and contract signing heat up|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/01/29/22207896.html|accessdate=February 7, 2015|last1=Howell|first1=Nolan|website=]|publisher=Slam Wrestling}}</ref> At the event, Owens captured the title (two months to the day after debuting) from Zayn via referee stoppage, having powerbombed a disorientated Zayn five times, and was stopped before he could execute a sixth.<ref name=overrival>{{cite web|title=WWE NXT Takeover report 2/11: Zayn vs. Owens NXT Title match, Women's Title semi-main event, Neville-Balor; Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_83281.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|last=James|first=Justin|accessdate=February 13, 2015}}</ref> On the March 25 episode of ''NXT'', he successfully retained the NXT title against ]. At ], Owens' rematch for the title against Sami Zayn went to a no-contest after Owens continued to beat down an injured Zayn, until the debuting ] stopped him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=93868&p=2|title=WWE NXT TAKEOVER UNSTOPPABLE REPORT: BANKS VS. LYNCH, OWENS VS. ZAYN, A NEW DEBUT, WHO IS THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER, AND MORE|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=PWInsider|date=May 20, 2015|accessdate=May 21, 2015}}</ref> After weeks of tension between the two, Owens faced Joe on the June 17 episode of ''NXT''. After the match went to a no contest, the two continued to brawl until they had to be separated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=94478|title=WWE NXT report: Joe versus Owens|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=PWInsider|date=June 17, 2015|accessdate=June 18, 2015}}</ref> | |||
=== WWE (2014-present) === | |||
{{Quote box|width=30%|align=right|quote="Love him or hate him, you can't deny his impact on the first six months of 2015 – or wonder how high he'll climb by year's end. It's wrestling, folks. It's Kevin Owens".|source=<small>Kenny Herzog of '']'' in July 2015<ref>{{cite web|first1=Kenny|last1=Herzog|title=WWE Wrestler of the Year (So Far): Kevin Owens|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-so-far-kevin-owens-20150701|work=]|accessdate=4 September 2015}}</ref></small>}} | |||
==== NXT Champion (2014–2015) ==== | |||
On the July 4 ] ] event held in ], ], Owens lost the NXT Championship to Finn Bálor, ending his reign at 143 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_86018.shtml|title=WWE Network Special report 7/4: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of "Beast in the East" - Lesnar's in-ring return, Owens vs. Balor for NXT Title, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=PWTorch|date=July 4, 2015|accessdate=July 4, 2015}}</ref> At ], Owens had his rematch for the title in a ] against Bálor, but he failed to regain the title.<ref name="brooklyn">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe-news/44186|title=WWE NXT TakeOver live results & main card: Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens, Sasha Banks vs. Bayley, Samoa Joe, Jushin "Thunder" Liger|author=Witner, Emerson|website=]|date=August 22, 2015|accessdate=August 22, 2015}}</ref> This match was the last match and appearance of Owens in NXT. | |||
Before signing with the WWE, Steen had attended ] in 2006, sporting a PWG shirt, and again for ] in 2009 in Montreal.<ref>{{cite web |last=Canton |first=John |date=June 11, 2022 |title=WWE ECW One Night Stand 2006 Review |url=https://tjrwrestling.net/review/wwe-ecw-one-night-stand-2006-review/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630141059/https://tjrwrestling.net/review/wwe-ecw-one-night-stand-2006-review/ |archive-date=June 30, 2022 |access-date=October 16, 2024 |website=TJRWrestling.net}}</ref> | |||
On August 12, 2014, WWE announced that Steen had signed with them and was due to report to their developmental system ] on August 25.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_80140.shtml|title=WWE news: Kevin Steen officially signs with WWE, Steen talks how he found his way to NXT|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=August 12, 2014|access-date=August 12, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812211223/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_80140.shtml|archive-date=August 12, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> His new ring name had only the surname changed to Owens, a tribute to his son Owen (who himself is named after ]), and NXT began airing promotional videos from November 20 to hype his upcoming debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=89708|title=WWE NXT report: we have a main event for the next Takeover special; someone is coming on the 11th|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=November 20, 2014|access-date=November 20, 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231122709/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=89708|archive-date=December 31, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> Owens detailed that he had wrestled for 14 years before making it to WWE, having faced (and formed friendships with) several current WWE or NXT wrestlers on the independent circuit years ago, but WWE signed them first—he declared that despite these friendships he would now fight anyone and everyone because fighting was the best way he could provide for his family.<ref>{{cite web |last=Zimmerman |first=Zack |date=November 27, 2014 |title=11/27 Zim's WWE NXT Coverage: Finn Bálor vs. Tyson Kidd, Kevin Owens's second vignette, Tyler Breeze and The Lucha Dragons in action, Bayley cuts a promo, and an old-timey Vaudevillains film |url=http://prowrestling.net/article.php?39930 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402091140/http://prowrestling.net/article.php?39930 |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=March 28, 2015 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=89993|title=WWE NXT report: final show before R Evolution; Neville and Zayn; Balor and Itami in action; Bull and Baron try to have a match with a negative length; and more|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=December 4, 2014|access-date=January 2, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102043735/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=89993|archive-date=January 2, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=James |first1=Justin |date=December 4, 2014 |title=James's WWE NXT report 12/4 – Week 129: Final hype for "Takeover" special, Neville-Zayn final promo exchange, Itami & Balor tag main event, Charlotte; Overall Reax |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_82118.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118090958/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_82118.shtml |archive-date=January 18, 2015 |access-date=January 2, 2015 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
==== Intercontinental Champion (2015–present) ==== | |||
Owens made his unannounced main roster debut on the May 18, 2015 episode of '']'' responding to ]'s ] "Open Challenge". However, instead of competing in the match, Owens attacked Cena and stomped on the United States title belt in a show of disrespect, setting up a non–title match between the two at ] on May 31,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Laboon|first1=John|title=John Cena vs. Kevin Owens|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2015/john-cena-vs-kevin-owens-27409543|publisher=WWE|accessdate=May 19, 2015}}</ref> which Owens won ] by pinfall.<ref name=EC2015>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85340.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE E. CHAMBER PPV REPORT 5/31: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of WWE Title match, Cena vs. Owens, two Elimination Chamber matches, more|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=May 31, 2015|accessdate=May 31, 2015}}</ref> A rematch between the two took place, in June, at ], which Cena won, and after the match, Owens ]ed Cena onto the ring apron.<ref name=MITB2015>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85628.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE MITB PPV RESULTS 6/14: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Dusty Rhodes 10-bell salute, WWE Title match, MITB match, Cena vs. Owens II, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 14, 2015|accessdate=June 15, 2015}}</ref> Owens later challenged Cena to a match for the United States Championship, which took place at ], on July 20, which Cena won by submission, thus ending their ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wortman|first1=James|title=United States Champion John Cena def. Kevin Owens|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2015/united-states-champion-john-cena-vs-nxt-champion-kevin-owens-27543973|publisher=WWE|accessdate=July 19, 2015}}</ref> Following the loss to Cena, Owens entered a feud with ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiMYBxWso-I|title=Kevin Owens issues a warning to Cesaro: July 29, 2015|website=YouTube|date=July 29, 2015|accessdate=July 29, 2015}}</ref> defeating him in two matches — at ] on August 23<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87122.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S SUMMERSLAM REPORT 8/23: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Taker, Title vs. Title, more big matches|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 23, 2015|accessdate=August 23, 2015}}</ref> and on an episode of ''Raw'' eight days after.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WWE Raw results, Aug. 24, 2015: The Dudley Boyz return to WWE and Sting stakes his claim on the WWE World Heavyweight Championship|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-08-24/wwe-raw-results-27860040|website=WWE|accessdate=2015-08-27}}</ref> | |||
] only two months after his debut]] | |||
On September 20, at ], Owens defeated ] to win his first singles title on the main roster, the ], becoming the first ] to hold a championship in WWE since ] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|authorlink=Wade Keller|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87597.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Night of Champions PPV Report 9/20|date=September 20, 2015|accessdate=September 25, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On October 3, Owens' first title defense came on the ] special, ], where Owens defeated ] after once again manipulating his opponents vision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/network-live-msg-lesnar-big-show/2015-10-03/results-28001373/page-4|title=Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens def. Chris Jericho|publisher=WWE|date=October 3, 2015|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref> On October 25, at ], Owens successfully defended his championship in a rematch against Ryback.<ref>http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-2015/56660-wwe-hell-in-a-cell-ppv-results-10-25-15-live-from-los-angeles</ref> Owens then took part in the tournament for the vacant ], in which he defeated ]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE RAW Results - 11/9/15 (WWE Title Tournament starts)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/56836-wwe-raw-results-11-9-15-full-coverage-from-manchester|website=wrestleview.com|accessdate=November 11, 2015|date=November 9, 2015}}</ref> and ],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE RAW Results - 11/16/15 (Final Survivor Series hype)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/56905-wwe-raw-results-11-16-15-live-results-from-greenville|website=wrestleview.com|accessdate=November 17, 2015|date=November 16, 2015}}</ref> but lost to ] in the semifinals at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/index.php/2015/11/16/1116-wwe-raw-caldwells-live-report-on-pre-survivor-series-show/|title=11/16 WWE Raw Results: CALDWELL’S Complete Live Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 16, 2015|accessdate=November 16, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/22/1122-survivor-series-live-results-caldwells-ongoing-report/|title=11/22 SURVIVOR SERIES LIVE RESULTS – Caldwell’s Ongoing Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 23, 2015|accessdate=November 23, 2015}}</ref> | |||
At ] on December 11, Owens defeated ] in his debut match, in which Parker legitimately gave him a broken nose with a ''Third Eye'' (]); later that night, when Sami Zayn (the former El Generico) won the ], Owens came to the ring to congratulate Zayn before attacking him with a ] onto the ring apron, establishing himself as a heel in the process.<ref name=NXT121114>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_82237.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE NXT Takeover results 12/11: Complete virtual-time coverage of Neville vs. Zayn for the NXT Title, Itami & Balor, Charlotte, Kevin Steen/Owens's debut, Corey Graves retires|date=December 11, 2014|access-date=December 11, 2014|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213013556/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_82237.shtml|archive-date=December 13, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> On the December 18 episode of ''NXT'', Owens wrestled former NXT Champion ] to a double countout and powerbombed Neville onto the apron after the match.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howell |first1=Nolan |title=NXT: Owens continues mean streak |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/12/18/22140236.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310092136/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/12/18/22140236.html |archive-date=March 10, 2016 |access-date=February 7, 2015 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> After yet another post-match attack by Owens on Zayn, an irate Zayn demanded a match against Owens,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_82765.shtml|title=WWE NXT report 1/14 – Week 135: New timeslot kicks off with Zayn vs. Neville NXT Title re-match, plus Charlotte & Natalya, Balor vs. Kidd, Corbin vs. Dempsey; Overall Reax|date=January 14, 2015|access-date=January 15, 2015|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128144757/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_82765.shtml|archive-date=January 28, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Howell |first1=Nolan |title=NXT: NXT Championship contender tourney kicks off |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/01/22/22195341.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150130082023/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/01/22/22195341.html |archive-date=January 30, 2015 |access-date=February 7, 2015 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> but Owens refused to wrestle unless it was for the championship—Zayn agreed and a title match was set for ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howell |first1=Nolan |title=NXT: Tournament and contract signing heat up |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/01/29/22207896.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150209123834/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/01/29/22207896.html |archive-date=February 9, 2015 |access-date=February 7, 2015 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> At the event on February 11, 2015, two months to the day after his debut, Owens captured the championship from Zayn via referee stoppage after repeatedly powerbombing a disorientated Zayn.<ref name="overrival">{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=February 11, 2015 |title=WWE NXT Takeover report 2/11: Zayn vs. Owens NXT Title match, Women's Title semi-main event, Neville-Balor; Reax |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_83281.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150212082957/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_83281.shtml |archive-date=February 12, 2015 |access-date=February 13, 2015 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> With this win, he became the quickest superstar to win the NXT Championship from his debut, a record that stood for over nine years until it was surpassed by ] in July 2024. On the March 25 episode of ''NXT'', he successfully retained the NXT Championship against ]. At ] on May 20, Owens' rematch for the title against Zayn went to a no contest after Owens continued to beat down an injured Zayn, until the debuting ] stopped him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=93868&p=2|title=WWE NXT TAKEOVER UNSTOPPABLE REPORT: BANKS VS. LYNCH, OWENS VS. ZAYN, A NEW DEBUT, WHO IS THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER, AND MORE|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=PWInsider|date=May 20, 2015|access-date=May 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521215242/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=93868&p=2|archive-date=May 21, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> After weeks of tension between the two, Owens faced Joe on the June 17 episode of ''NXT''. After the match went to a no contest, the two continued to brawl until they had to be separated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=94478|title=WWE NXT report: Joe versus Owens|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=PWInsider|date=June 17, 2015|access-date=June 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208235207/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=94478|archive-date=December 8, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Owens also made appearances on the main roster as NXT Champion, defending the title against ] during an NXT Championship open challenge on the June 4 episode of '']'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=June 5, 2015 |title=WWE Smackdown Results – 6/4/15 (Reigns vs. Sheamus) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/54717-wwe-smackdown-results-6-4-15-reigns-vs-sheamus/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630105809/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/54717-wwe-smackdown-results-6-4-15-reigns-vs-sheamus/ |archive-date=June 30, 2018 |access-date=September 18, 2022 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> against ] on the June 8 episode of '']''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=June 9, 2015 |title=WWE RAW Results – 6/8/15 (Rollins takes on J&J Security) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/54750-wwe-raw-results-6-8-15-live-results-from-new-orleans/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614030441/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/54750-wwe-raw-results-6-8-15-live-results-from-new-orleans/ |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |access-date=September 18, 2022 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> and against ] on the June 12 episode of '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ross Sapp |first=Sean |date=June 12, 2015 |title=WWE Main Event Results (6/6): Kevin Owens NXT Title Open Challenge, Stardust In Action, More |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2015/06/wwe-main-event-results-596210/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172713/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2015/06/wwe-main-event-results-596210/ |archive-date=September 20, 2022 |access-date=September 18, 2022 |website=Wrestling Inc.}}</ref> | |||
On the July 4 ] special, ] event held in ], ], Owens lost the NXT Championship to ], ending his reign at 143 days.<ref>{{cite web |author=Caldwell, James |date=July 4, 2015 |title=WWE Network Special report 7/4: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of "Beast in the East" – Lesnar's in-ring return, Owens vs. Balor for NXT Title, more |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_86018.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705062509/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_86018.shtml |archive-date=July 5, 2015 |access-date=July 4, 2015 |website= |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At ] on August 22, Owens had his rematch for the title in a ] against Bálor, but failed to regain the title in what would be his final match in NXT.<ref name="brooklyn">{{cite web |author=Witner |first=Emerson |date=August 22, 2015 |title=WWE NXT TakeOver live results & main card: Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens, Sasha Banks vs. Bayley, Samoa Joe, Jushin "Thunder" Liger |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe-news/44186 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605095032/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe-news/44186 |archive-date=June 5, 2022 |access-date=August 22, 2015 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
Owens then entered a feud with Ambrose, where Owens lost the Intercontinental Championship to Ambrose at ] on December 13, ending his reign at 84 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/12/13/1213-wwe-tlc-ppv-results-caldwells-ongoing-real-time-report/|title=12/13 WWE TLC PPV RESULTS – Caldwell’s Complete Real-Time Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=December 13, 2015|accessdate=December 14, 2015}}</ref> On the January 14, 2016 episode of '']'', Owens challenged Ambrose for the Intercontinental Championship, with the match ending in a double countout. On January 24, at ], Owens got a rematch for the title in a ] match, which he was unsuccessful. Later that night, Owens entered the ] match as the 18th entrant, where he eliminated the debuting ], before being eliminated by long time rival ].<ref>http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2016/royal-rumble-match-wwe-world-heavyweight-championship-28402653/page-2</ref> | |||
==== Intercontinental Champion (2015–2016) ==== | |||
The following night on ''Raw'', Owens entered a feud with ], with the two trading victories over each other on back to back episodes of ''Raw''.<ref>http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-01-25/wwe-raw-results-28599338/page-2</ref><ref>http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-02-01/wwe-raw-results-2016-02-01-28632185/page-9</ref> On the February 15 episode of ''Raw'', Owens won the Intercontinental Championship for a second time, defeating former champion Dean Ambrose, ], ] and Ziggler in a ] match. At ], Owens defended the Intercontinental Championship in a match against Ziggler, which he won.<ref>http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/676261-wwe-fastlane-results-22116/3</ref> | |||
{{quote box|width=30%|align=right|quote="Love him or hate him, you can't deny his impact on the first six months of 2015 – or wonder how high he'll climb by year's end. It's wrestling, folks. It's Kevin Owens".|source=<small>Kenny Herzog of '']'' in July 2015<ref>{{cite magazine|first1=Kenny|last1=Herzog|title=WWE Wrestler of the Year (So Far): Kevin Owens|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-so-far-kevin-owens-20150701|magazine=]|access-date=4 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702151300/http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-so-far-kevin-owens-20150701|archive-date=July 2, 2015|url-status=live|df=mdy-all|date=July 2015}}</ref></small>}} | |||
While still the NXT Champion, Owens made his unannounced main roster debut on the May 18 episode of ''Raw'', responding to ]'s ] open challenge. However, instead of competing in the match, he attacked Cena and stomped on the United States title in a show of disrespect, setting up a non-title match between the two at ] on May 31,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Laboon |first1=John |date=May 18, 2015 |title=John Cena vs. Kevin Owens |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2015/john-cena-vs-kevin-owens-27409543 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520110638/http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2015/john-cena-vs-kevin-owens-27409543 |archive-date=May 20, 2015 |access-date=May 19, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref> which Owens won ] by pinfall.<ref name=EC2015>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85340.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE E. CHAMBER PPV REPORT 5/31: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of WWE Title match, Cena vs. Owens, two Elimination Chamber matches, more|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=May 31, 2015|access-date=May 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150601072258/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85340.shtml|archive-date=June 1, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> A rematch between the two took place at ] on June 14, which Cena won, and after the match, Owens powerbombed Cena onto the ring apron.<ref name=MITB2015>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85628.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE MITB PPV RESULTS 6/14: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Dusty Rhodes 10-bell salute, WWE Title match, MITB match, Cena vs. Owens II, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 14, 2015|access-date=June 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616192750/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85628.shtml|archive-date=June 16, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Owens, no longer NXT Champion later challenged Cena to a match for the United States Championship at ] on July 19, which Cena won by submission, thus ending their ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wortman |first1=James |date=July 19, 2015 |title=United States Champion John Cena def. Kevin Owens |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2015/united-states-champion-john-cena-vs-nxt-champion-kevin-owens-27543973 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724221822/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2015/united-states-champion-john-cena-vs-nxt-champion-kevin-owens-27543973 |archive-date=July 24, 2015 |access-date=July 19, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref> After the loss to Cena, Owens defeated ] at ] on August 23<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87122.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S SUMMERSLAM REPORT 8/23: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Taker, Title vs. Title, more big matches|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 23, 2015|access-date=August 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904175855/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87122.shtml|archive-date=September 4, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> and on an episode of ''Raw'' eight days later.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=August 24, 2015 |title=WWE Raw results, Aug. 24, 2015: The Dudley Boyz return to WWE and Sting stakes his claim on the WWE World Heavyweight Championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-08-24/wwe-raw-results-27860040 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828002604/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-08-24/wwe-raw-results-27860040 |archive-date=August 28, 2015 |access-date=August 27, 2015 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
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On September 20 at ], Owens defeated ] to win his first singles title on the main roster, the ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87597.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Night of Champions PPV Report 9/20|date=September 20, 2015|access-date=September 25, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222739/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87597.shtml|archive-date=September 23, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 3, Owens' first title defense came on the ] special, ], where Owens defeated ].<ref>{{cite web |date=October 3, 2015 |title=Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens def. Chris Jericho |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/network-live-msg-lesnar-big-show/2015-10-03/results-28001373/page-4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006230123/https://www.wwe.com/shows/network-live-msg-lesnar-big-show/2015-10-03/results-28001373/page-4 |archive-date=October 6, 2015 |access-date=October 3, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref> On October 25, at ], Owens successfully defended the championship in a rematch against Ryback.<ref>{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=October 25, 2015 |title=WWE Hell in a Cell PPV Results |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-2015/56660-wwe-hell-in-a-cell-ppv-results-10-25-15-live-from-los-angeles/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151028232017/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-2015/56660-wwe-hell-in-a-cell-ppv-results-10-25-15-live-from-los-angeles |archive-date=October 28, 2015 |access-date=October 25, 2015 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Owens then took part in the tournament for the vacant ], in which he defeated ]<ref>{{cite web |last=Tedesco |first=Mike |date=November 9, 2015 |title=WWE RAW Results – 11/9/15 (WWE Title Tournament starts) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/56836-wwe-raw-results-11-9-15-full-coverage-from-manchester/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112083914/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/56836-wwe-raw-results-11-9-15-full-coverage-from-manchester |archive-date=November 12, 2015 |access-date=November 11, 2015 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> and ],<ref>{{cite web |last=Tedesco |first=Mike |date=November 16, 2015 |title=WWE RAW Results – 11/16/15 (Final Survivor Series hype) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/56905-wwe-raw-results-11-16-15-live-results-from-greenville/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117192549/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/56905-wwe-raw-results-11-16-15-live-results-from-greenville |archive-date=November 17, 2015 |access-date=November 17, 2015 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> but lost to ] in the semifinals at ] on November 22.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/index.php/2015/11/16/1116-wwe-raw-caldwells-live-report-on-pre-survivor-series-show/|title=11/16 WWE Raw Results: CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report|last=Caldwell|first=James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 16, 2015|access-date=November 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117202052/http://www.pwtorch.com/index.php/2015/11/16/1116-wwe-raw-caldwells-live-report-on-pre-survivor-series-show/|archive-date=November 17, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/22/1122-survivor-series-live-results-caldwells-ongoing-report/|title=11/22 SURVIVOR SERIES LIVE RESULTS – Caldwell's Ongoing Report|last=Caldwell|first=James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 23, 2015|access-date=November 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123083638/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/22/1122-survivor-series-live-results-caldwells-ongoing-report/|archive-date=November 23, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He then entered a feud with Ambrose, where he lost the Intercontinental Championship to Ambrose at ] on December 13, ending his reign at 84 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/12/13/1213-wwe-tlc-ppv-results-caldwells-ongoing-real-time-report/|title=12/13 WWE TLC PPV RESULTS – Caldwell's Complete Real-Time Report|last=Caldwell|first=James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=December 13, 2015|access-date=December 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151216141600/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/12/13/1213-wwe-tlc-ppv-results-caldwells-ongoing-real-time-report/|archive-date=December 16, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Owens unsuccessfully challenged Ambrose for the championship on the January 7 episode of ''SmackDown'' and at the ] pay-per-view on January 24, 2016 in a ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=January 8, 2016 |title=WWE SmackDown results – 1/7/16 (Ambrose vs. Owens) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/57364-wwe-smackdown-results-1-7-16-ambrose-vs-owens/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109063403/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/57364-wwe-smackdown-results-1-7-16-ambrose-vs-owens |archive-date=January 9, 2016 |access-date=January 8, 2016 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=1/24 WWE Royal Rumble PPV Results – CALDWELL's Complete Live PPV Report|date=January 24, 2016|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/01/24/caldwell2016rumblereport/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128011920/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/01/24/caldwell2016rumblereport/|archive-date=January 28, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that night, Owens entered the ], but was unsuccessful after being eliminated by Sami Zayn.<ref>{{cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=December 21, 2015 |title=Triple H won the 2016 Royal Rumble Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2016/royal-rumble-match-wwe-world-heavyweight-championship |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301180927/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2016/royal-rumble-match-wwe-world-heavyweight-championship |archive-date=March 1, 2016 |access-date=January 24, 2016 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
The following night on ''Raw'', Owens entered a feud with ], with the two trading victories over each other on back to back episodes of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tedesco |first=Mike |date=January 25, 2016 |title=WWE RAW Results – 1/25/16 (The Rock, Fastlane main event) |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57562-wwe-raw-results-1-25-16-live-results-from-miami |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127204619/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57562-wwe-raw-results-1-25-16-live-results-from-miami |archive-date=January 27, 2016 |access-date=January 25, 2016 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Tedesco |first1=Mike |date=February 2, 2016 |title=WWE RAW Results – WWE RAW Results – 2/1/16 (Tag Team Match Main Event) |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57635-wwe-raw-results-2-1-16-live-results-from-birmingham/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609151246/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57635-wwe-raw-results-2-1-16-live-results-from-birmingham/ |archive-date=June 9, 2016 |access-date=June 3, 2016 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> On the February 15 episode of ''Raw'', Owens won the Intercontinental Championship for a second time, defeating former champion Dean Ambrose, ], ] and Ziggler in a ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tedesco |first1=Mike |date=February 16, 2016 |title=WWE RAW Results – 2/15/16 (Big Show vs. Braun Strowman) |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57788-wwe-raw-results-2-15-16-live-results-from-anaheim |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160217015325/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57788-wwe-raw-results-2-15-16-live-results-from-anaheim |archive-date=February 17, 2016 |access-date=February 16, 2016 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> At ] on February 21, Owens successfully defended the Intercontinental Championship against Ziggler.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=2/21 WWE Fast Lane Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live PPV Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/02/21/caldwellfastlaneppvreport/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 21, 2016|access-date=February 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223051511/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/02/21/caldwellfastlaneppvreport/|archive-date=February 23, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> At ] on April 3, Owens lost the title against ] in a seven-way ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=3/21 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/03/21/march21rawresults/|website=PWTorch.com|access-date=March 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324193628/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/03/21/march21rawresults/|archive-date=March 24, 2016|url-status=live|date=March 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Caldwell |first1=James |date=April 3, 2016 |title=4/3 WrestleMania 32 PPV Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report on Main PPV |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/03/wm32liveresults/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404040347/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/03/wm32liveresults/ |archive-date=April 4, 2016 |access-date=April 3, 2016 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> He resumed the feud with longtime rival Sami Zayn after he attacked him on ''Raw'',<ref name="Raw4042016">{{cite web |last1=Caldwell |first1=James |date=April 4, 2016 |title=4/4 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Report on post-WM32 |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/04/april4rawresults/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405065827/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/04/april4rawresults/ |archive-date=April 5, 2016 |access-date=April 4, 2016 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> which led to a match at ] on May 1, where Owens defeated Zayn.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caldwell |first1=James |date=May 1, 2016 |title=5/1 WWE Payback Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/01/payback2016results/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503115647/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/01/payback2016results/ |archive-date=May 3, 2016 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At ] on May 22, Owens faced Zayn, Cesaro and The Miz in a ] for the Intercontinental Championship, but failed to regain the title when The Miz pinned Cesaro.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Artus |first1=Matthew |date=May 22, 2016 |title=Intercontinental Champion The Miz won a Fatal 4-Way Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2016/intercontinental-championship-fatal-4-way-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160524070229/http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2016/intercontinental-championship-fatal-4-way-results |archive-date=May 24, 2016 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |publisher=]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Owens defeated AJ Styles to qualify for the ] ],<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=5/23 WWE Raw TV Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/23/may23rawresultscomplete/|date=May 23, 2016|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160525011315/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/23/may23rawresultscomplete/|archive-date=May 25, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> but he failed to win the match at Money in the Bank on June 19.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Oster|first1=Aaron|title=Dean Ambrose leaves Vegas as champ at Money in the Bank|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/pro-wrestling/ring-posts-blog/bal-dean-ambrose-leaves-vegas-as-champ-at-money-in-the-bank-20160620-story.html|work=]|date=June 20, 2016|access-date=June 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821190914/http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/pro-wrestling/ring-posts-blog/bal-dean-ambrose-leaves-vegas-as-champ-at-money-in-the-bank-20160620-story.html|archive-date=August 21, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==== Universal Champion (2016–2017) ==== | |||
{{quote box|width=30%|align=right|quote="I think ]] wants Raw to be the best show possible and if you want that, you've got to pick me, because I'm the best thing going, But being picked where I was<!--not a mistake--> kind of a ], to be honest, but I'll use that as motivation to show everybody why I should be the face of Raw."|source=<small>Owens commenting on his 18th draft pick position, in an interview with '']'' in August 2016<ref>{{cite web|first=De Menezes|last=Jack|title=Kevin Owens has a point to prove to Stephanie McMahon and Mick Foley after 'slap in the face' draft pick|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-mma-wrestling/kevin-owens-has-a-point-to-prove-to-stephanie-mcmahon-and-mick-foley-after-slap-in-the-face-draft-a7171986.html|work=]|date=August 4, 2016|access-date=May 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831085935/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-mma-wrestling/kevin-owens-has-a-point-to-prove-to-stephanie-mcmahon-and-mick-foley-after-slap-in-the-face-draft-a7171986.html|archive-date=August 31, 2017|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref></small>}} | |||
During the ], Owens was drafted to the ] brand.<ref>{{cite web|title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era|url=https://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results|publisher=]|access-date=July 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720044640/http://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results|archive-date=July 20, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> At ] on July 24, Owens was defeated by Zayn.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Battleground 2016 live review|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2016/07/24/powells-wwe-battleground-2016-live-review-dean-ambrose-vs-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-vs-sami-zayn-sasha-banks-and-a-mystery-partner-vs-charlotte-an/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 24, 2016|access-date=July 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726144250/https://prowrestling.net/site/2016/07/24/powells-wwe-battleground-2016-live-review-dean-ambrose-vs-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-vs-sami-zayn-sasha-banks-and-a-mystery-partner-vs-charlotte-an/|archive-date=July 26, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> At ] on August 21, Owens teamed with ] to defeat ].<ref name="SSlam2016">{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=August 21, 2016 |title=8/21 WWE Summerslam Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/21/summerslam2016resultsfinal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823124530/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/21/summerslam2016resultsfinal/ |archive-date=August 23, 2016 |access-date=August 21, 2016 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the August 22 episode of ''Raw'', Owens defeated ] to qualify for the vacant ] ] the following week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2016/08/22/822-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-finn-balor-injury-and-the-wwe-universal-championship-summerslam-fallout/|title=8/22 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Finn Balor injury and the WWE Universal Championship, SummerSlam fallout|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=August 22, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=August 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823041531/https://prowrestling.net/site/2016/08/22/822-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-finn-balor-injury-and-the-wwe-universal-championship-summerslam-fallout/|archive-date=August 23, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> On the August 29 episode of ''Raw'', Owens defeated ], ] and ] after interference from ] to win the Universal Championship, his first ] in WWE.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=August 29, 2016 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REVIEW 8/29: Ongoing coverage of fatal four-way for the WWE Universal Title |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/29/kellers-wwe-raw-review-829-ongoing-coverage-fatal-four-way-wwe-universal-title-match-kevin-owens-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-big-cass/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901173718/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/29/kellers-wwe-raw-review-829-ongoing-coverage-fatal-four-way-wwe-universal-title-match-kevin-owens-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-big-cass/ |archive-date=September 1, 2016 |access-date=August 29, 2016 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Between September and October, Owens successfully defended the title against Rollins, first in a singles match at ] on September 25,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-clash-champions-live-results-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-221501|title=WWE Clash of Champions Live Results: Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins|author=Dave Meltzer|work=]|date=September 25, 2016|access-date=October 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009183007/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-clash-champions-live-results-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-221501|archive-date=October 9, 2016|url-status=live|author-link=Dave Meltzer}}</ref> and then at ] in a ] match on October 30,<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Hell in a Cell 2016 live review: Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte for the WWE Women's Championship, Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Rusev for the U.S. Championship|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/30/powells-wwe-hell-in-a-cell-2016-live-review-sasha-banks-vs-charlotte-for-the-wwe-womens-championship-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-roman-reigns-vs-rusev/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031085627/http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/30/powells-wwe-hell-in-a-cell-2016-live-review-sasha-banks-vs-charlotte-for-the-wwe-womens-championship-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-roman-reigns-vs-rusev/|archive-date=October 31, 2016|url-status=live|date=October 30, 2016}}</ref> both times after interferences from Jericho.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=September 25, 2016 |title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens def. Seth Rollins |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2016/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927115151/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2016/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=September 27, 2016 |access-date=September 25, 2016 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=October 30, 2016 |title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens def. Seth Rollins (Hell in a Cell Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2016/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-hell-in-a-cell-match-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031085611/http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2016/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-hell-in-a-cell-match-results |archive-date=October 31, 2016 |access-date=October 30, 2016 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> Owens and Jericho were later announced as co-captains of Team Raw for the traditional ] against Team SmackDown, alongside ], Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins at ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tedesco |first=Mike |date=October 31, 2016 |title=WWE RAW Results – 10/31/16 (Live from Hartford, Goldberg returns, Hell in a Cell fallout, Survivor Series teams) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/68935-wwe-raw-results-103116-live-hartford-goldberg-returns-hell-cell-fallout-survivor-series-teams/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129220904/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/68935-wwe-raw-results-103116-live-hartford-goldberg-returns-hell-cell-fallout-survivor-series-teams/ |archive-date=November 29, 2016 |access-date=September 18, 2022 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> At the event on November 20, Team SmackDown would emerge victorious.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Survivor Series 2016 live review: Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar, three Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown elimination matches, IC and WWE Cruiserweight Title matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2016/11/20/powells-wwe-survivor-series-2016-live-review-goldberg-vs-brock-lesnar-three-team-raw-vs-team-smackdown-elimination-matches-ic-and-wwe-cruiserweight-title-matches/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429042329/https://prowrestling.net/site/2016/11/20/powells-wwe-survivor-series-2016-live-review-goldberg-vs-brock-lesnar-three-team-raw-vs-team-smackdown-elimination-matches-ic-and-wwe-cruiserweight-title-matches/|archive-date=April 29, 2017|url-status=live|date=November 20, 2016}}</ref> | |||
] in September 2016]] | |||
The following night on ''Raw'', Owens defeated Rollins in a ] to retain the championship once again following the interference of Jericho.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tedesco |first1=Mike |date=November 21, 2016 |title=WWE RAW Results – 11/21/16 (Live from Toronto, fallout from WWE Survivor Series PPV on Sunday night) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/69715-wwe-raw-results-112116-live-toronto-fallout-wwe-survivor-series-ppv-sunday-night/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122161101/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/69715-wwe-raw-results-112116-live-toronto-fallout-wwe-survivor-series-ppv-sunday-night/ |archive-date=November 22, 2016 |access-date=November 21, 2016 |work= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> ] Reigns then issued a challenge to Owens, who stated that he did not need Jericho's help against him, and Owens suffered his first pinfall loss since becoming champion after losing a non-title match to Reigns that same night,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/11/28/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1128-live-coverage-charlotte-defends-sasha-banks-new-day-defends-anderson-gallows/|title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/28: Live coverage – Charlotte defends against Sasha Banks, New Day defends against Anderson & Gallows|date=November 28, 2016|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129124116/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/11/28/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1128-live-coverage-charlotte-defends-sasha-banks-new-day-defends-anderson-gallows/|archive-date=November 29, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> thus earning Reigns a WWE Universal Championship match against Owens at ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=November 28, 2016 |title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens vs. U.S. Champion Roman Reigns |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129210322/http://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns |archive-date=November 29, 2016 |access-date=November 28, 2016 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> At the event on December 18, after failing to help Jericho defeat Rollins,<ref>{{cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=December 18, 2016 |title=Seth Rollins def. Chris Jericho |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/seth-rollins-vs-chris-jericho-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220211741/https://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/seth-rollins-vs-chris-jericho-results |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> Owens retained the championship by disqualification when Jericho intentionally attacked him with a ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pappolla |first1=Ryan |date=December 18, 2016 |title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens def. Roman Reigns by Disqualification |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220211805/https://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-results |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> This led to Reigns' rematch at the ] pay-per-view event being under the stipulation that would see Jericho (who would pin Reigns in a ] involving Owens, to win the United States Championship on the January 9, 2017, episode of ''Raw'')<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=KELLER'S WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT 1/9: Reigns vs. Owens & Jericho, Shawn Michaels, Foley's Performance Review, Undertaker "rumored" to appear|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/09/kellers-wwe-monday-night-raw-report-19-reigns-vs-owens-jericho-shawn-michaels-foleys-performance-review-undertaker-rumored-appear/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=January 9, 2017|access-date=January 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110233324/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/09/kellers-wwe-monday-night-raw-report-19-reigns-vs-owens-jericho-shawn-michaels-foleys-performance-review-undertaker-rumored-appear/|archive-date=January 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> being suspended above the ring in a ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns (Chris Jericho will be suspended in a shark cage above the ring)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns|work=]|date=December 19, 2016|access-date=December 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221144544/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns|archive-date=December 21, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 29 at the Royal Rumble, Owens defeated Reigns in a No Disqualification match after ] interfered.<ref>{{cite web |last=Taylor |first=Scott |date=January 29, 2017 |title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens def. Roman Reigns (No Disqualification Match, with Chris Jericho suspended above the ring in a shark cage) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201200455/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-results |archive-date=February 1, 2017 |access-date=January 29, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Owens defended the title against Strowman (who revealed that he helped Owens retain the WWE Universal Championship because of his dislike for Reigns and because Owens had promised him a title shot) and once again retained the title after Reigns attacked both him and Strowman.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|date=January 30, 2017|title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/30: Ongoing coverage of Royal Rumble fallout including Owens celebration cut short by ominous Strowman news|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/30/kellers-wwe-raw-report-130-ongoing-coverage-royal-rumble-fallout-including-owens-celebration-cut-short-ominous-strowman-news/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201183437/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/30/kellers-wwe-raw-report-130-ongoing-coverage-royal-rumble-fallout-including-owens-celebration-cut-short-ominous-strowman-news/|archive-date=February 1, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On the February 6 episode of ''Raw'', Owens was challenged by ] to a championship match at ], which Jericho accepted on Owens' behalf, much to his dismay.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=February 6, 2017 |title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens vs. Goldberg |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/kevin-owens-vs-goldberg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207113631/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/kevin-owens-vs-goldberg |archive-date=February 7, 2017 |access-date=February 6, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> On the February 13 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho hosted a "Festival of Friendship" for Owens, who was not impressed with Jericho's idea of humor and instead then presented Jericho with a new list as a gift, but when Jericho realized that he was the first name on it and that it was "The List of KO", Owens turned on Jericho and viciously attacked him.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 2/13: Las Vegas Festival of Friendship, Emmalina's debut, Fastlane developments, more|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/02/13/kellers-wwe-raw-report-213-las-vegas-festival-friendship-emmalinas-debut-fastlane-developments/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 13, 2017|access-date=February 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214182611/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/02/13/kellers-wwe-raw-report-213-las-vegas-festival-friendship-emmalinas-debut-fastlane-developments/|archive-date=February 14, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> At Fastlane on March 5, Owens lost the title to Goldberg in 22 seconds after a distraction from Jericho, thus ending his championship reign at 188 days.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=March 5, 2017 |title=Goldberg def. Kevin Owens to win the Universal Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/kevin-owens-vs-goldberg-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306154320/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/kevin-owens-vs-goldberg-results |archive-date=March 6, 2017 |access-date=March 5, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
====United States Champion and teaming with Sami Zayn (2017–2019) ==== | |||
The following night on ''Raw'', Owens accepted Jericho's challenge for a match at ] on April 2 as long as Jericho would defend the United States Championship,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clapp |first1=John |date=March 6, 2017 |title=United States Champion Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/chris-jericho-vs-kevin-owens |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307051104/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/chris-jericho-vs-kevin-owens |archive-date=March 7, 2017 |access-date=March 6, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> which Owens won for the first time in his career.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clapp |first1=John |date=April 2, 2017 |title=Kevin Owens def. United States Champion Chris Jericho |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/chris-jericho-vs-kevin-owens-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403111434/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/chris-jericho-vs-kevin-owens-results |archive-date=April 3, 2017 |access-date=April 2, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> On the April 11 episode of ''SmackDown Live'', Owens was traded to the ] brand as part of the ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|title=KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/11: Superstar Shake-up Night 2 details|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/11/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-411-superstar-shake-night-2-details/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 11, 2017|date=April 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170412143414/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/11/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-411-superstar-shake-night-2-details/|archive-date=April 12, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Owens, who would still defend his newly won title against Jericho at ] with the winner going to SmackDown as well,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pappolla |first1=Ryan |date=April 3, 2017 |title=United States Champion Kevin Owens vs. Chris Jericho |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2017/united-states-champion-kevin-owens-vs-chris-jericho |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404131604/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2017/united-states-champion-kevin-owens-vs-chris-jericho |archive-date=April 4, 2017 |access-date=April 3, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> started referring to himself as the "Face of America" and also began sporting a different look, having trimmed his beard and hair down, while wearing a suit.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/17/kellers-wwe-raw-report-417-post-superstar-shake-edition-including-follow-roman-braun-beatdown-angle/|title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 4/17: Post-Superstar Shake-up edition including follow-up on Roman-Braun beatdown angle|date=April 17, 2017|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418163610/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/17/kellers-wwe-raw-report-417-post-superstar-shake-edition-including-follow-roman-braun-beatdown-angle/|archive-date=April 18, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/18/wwe-smackdown-report-418-six-way-contenders-match-naomi-vs-charlotte/|title=KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/18: Six-Way Contenders Match, Naomi vs. Charlotte, Styles vs. Corbin|date=April 18, 2017|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420045936/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/18/wwe-smackdown-report-418-six-way-contenders-match-naomi-vs-charlotte/|archive-date=April 20, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/24/kellers-wwe-raw-report-424-braun-vs-kalisto-dumpster-match-jericho-transitions-miz-tv-ambrose/|title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 4/24: Braun vs. Kalisto in a dumpster match, Jericho transitions to Miz TV with Ambrose, more|date=April 24, 2017|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170425120035/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/24/kellers-wwe-raw-report-424-braun-vs-kalisto-dumpster-match-jericho-transitions-miz-tv-ambrose/|archive-date=April 25, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/25/425-wwe-smackdown-report-shinsuke-nakamuras-debut-talking-segment-interrupted-ziggler-styles-vs-corbin-payback-hype/|title=4/25 WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: Shinsuke Nakamura's debut in a talking segment interrupted by Ziggler, Styles vs. Corbin, Payback hype|date=April 25, 2017|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427103546/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/25/425-wwe-smackdown-report-shinsuke-nakamuras-debut-talking-segment-interrupted-ziggler-styles-vs-corbin-payback-hype/|archive-date=April 27, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> At Payback on April 30, Owens lost the title back to Jericho, thus ending his reign at 28 days.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wortman |first1=James |date=April 30, 2017 |title=Chris Jericho def. United States Champion Kevin Owens |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2017/united-states-champion-kevin-owens-vs-chris-jericho-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505121435/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2017/united-states-champion-kevin-owens-vs-chris-jericho-results |archive-date=May 5, 2017 |access-date=April 30, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> However, Owens reclaimed the title on the May 2 episode of ''SmackDown Live'' by defeating Jericho, and then attacking and injuring him after the match as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/05/02/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-52-jericho-joins-smackdown-shane-takes-belt-jinder-jinder-vs-sami/|title=KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/2: Jericho joins Smackdown, Shane takes belt from Jinder, Jinder vs. Sami|date=May 2, 2017|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170521133220/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/05/02/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-52-jericho-joins-smackdown-shane-takes-belt-jinder-jinder-vs-sami/|archive-date=May 21, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> At ] on May 21, Owens defeated ] by count-out to retain the ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=May 21, 2017 |title=United States Champion Kevin Owens def. AJ Styles via count-out |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2017/kevin-owens-aj-styles-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226073311/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2017/kevin-owens-aj-styles-results |archive-date=December 26, 2017 |access-date=November 18, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> Owens competed in the ] at ] on June 18, along with Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Styles, ] and ], which was won by Corbin.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=June 18, 2017 |title=Baron Corbin won the 2017 Money in the Bank contract |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2017/money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031204228/http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2017/money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-results |archive-date=October 31, 2017 |access-date=November 18, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
During a house show at ] on July 7, Owens lost the United States Championship to Styles, ending his second reign at 66 days.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |date=July 7, 2017 |title=AJ Styles wins United States Championship from Kevin Owens at Madison Square Garden Live Event |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/aj-styles-wins-us-title-madison-square-garden |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709152714/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/aj-styles-wins-us-title-madison-square-garden |archive-date=July 9, 2017 |access-date=July 7, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> He regained it at ] on July 23<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2017-07-23 |title=7/23 Powell's WWE Battleground Live Review: Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton in a Punjabi Prison match for the WWE Championship, AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens for the U.S. Championship, John Cena vs. Rusev in a flag match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/07/23/723-powells-wwe-battleground-live-review-jinder-mahal-vs-randy-orton-punjabi-prison-match-wwe-championship-aj-styles-vs-kevin-owens-u-s-championship-john-cena-vs-rusev/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170724061634/http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/07/23/723-powells-wwe-battleground-live-review-jinder-mahal-vs-randy-orton-punjabi-prison-match-wwe-championship-aj-styles-vs-kevin-owens-u-s-championship-john-cena-vs-rusev/ |archive-date=2017-07-24 |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> and lost it back to Styles two days later on ''SmackDown'' in a triple threat match also involving the returning ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=July 25, 2017 |title=WWE Smackdown Results – 7/25/17 (Fallout from Battleground PPV) |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/87115-wwe-smackdown-results-july-25-2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170727094422/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/87115-wwe-smackdown-results-july-25-2017/ |archive-date=July 27, 2017 |access-date=July 27, 2017 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> The following week, Owens received a rematch, where Styles retained after the referee did not see Owens' shoulder up, due to being accidentally struck by Owens earlier in the match. After the match, Owens demanded a rematch with a competent official. ''SmackDown Live'' General Manager Daniel Bryan then made a match between Owens and Styles for the United States Championship at ], with Commissioner ] as the special guest referee.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=August 1, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 8/1: John Cena vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a first-time dream match, Owens challenges Styles for U.S. Title |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/01/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-81-john-cena-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-first-time-dream-match-owens-challenges-styles-u-s-title/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043041/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/01/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-81-john-cena-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-first-time-dream-match-owens-challenges-styles-u-s-title/ |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=November 18, 2017 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> During that time, Owens dropped the Face of America gimmick and reverted to the Prizefighter persona, shedding both the suits, America-orientated promos and his pursuit of the United States Championship. At SummerSlam on August 20, Owens was defeated by Styles, in a match where both wrestlers argued with Shane over his decisions.<ref>{{cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=August 20, 2017 |title=United States Champion AJ Styles def. Kevin Owens (Special Guest Referee Shane McMahon) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/aj-styles-kevin-owens-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014054027/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/aj-styles-kevin-owens-results |archive-date=October 14, 2017 |access-date=November 18, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> On the August 22 episode of ''SmackDown Live'', Owens demanded another rematch which Shane allowed, with Baron Corbin as the special guest referee, but was once again unsuccessful, after Corbin walked out on the match and Shane took over, distracting Owens enough for Styles to capitalize and win. This also meant that as long as Styles held the title, Owens ], ending his feud with Styles.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=August 22, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 8/22: Summerslam fallout including Owens-Styles-Shane controversy and a new roster member |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/22/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-822-summerslam-fallout-including-owens-styles-shane-controversy-new-roster-member/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201031627/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/22/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-822-summerslam-fallout-including-owens-styles-shane-controversy-new-roster-member/ |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=November 18, 2017 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
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On the September 5 episode of ''SmackDown Live'', Owens demanded another shot at the United States Championship; when Shane refused, Owens insulted Shane's children, causing him to attack Owens. As a result, Shane was suspended and Bryan announced that ] would be on ''SmackDown Live'' the following week.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=September 5, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/5: Nakamura vs. Orton to earn WWE Title match at Hell in a Cell, Carmella vs. Natalya, big Shane-Owens angle |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/09/05/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-95-nakamura-vs-orton-earn-wwe-title-match-hell-cell-carmella-vs-natalya-big-shane-owens-angle/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043311/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/09/05/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-95-nakamura-vs-orton-earn-wwe-title-match-hell-cell-carmella-vs-natalya-big-shane-owens-angle/ |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=November 18, 2017 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At ] on October 8, Owens defeated Shane in a Hell in a Cell match after interference from Zayn, who turned heel to push Owens off the announce table as Shane attempted a ''Leap of Faith'' off the cell.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=October 8, 2017 |title=Kevin Owens def. Shane McMahon (Falls Count Anywhere Hell in a Cell Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2017/shane-mcmahon-kevin-owens-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122201647/http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2017/shane-mcmahon-kevin-owens-results |archive-date=November 22, 2017 |access-date=November 18, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> On the following episode of ''SmackDown Live'', Zayn referred to Owens as his "brother", after revealing why he helped Owens rather than allow Shane to win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/10/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-1010-sami-zayn-explaining-owens-shane-fallout-styles-challenges-corbin/|title=KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 10/10: Sami Zayn has some explaining to do, Owens-Shane fallout, Styles challenges Corbin|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=October 10, 2017|access-date=November 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012094846/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/10/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-1010-sami-zayn-explaining-owens-shane-fallout-styles-challenges-corbin/|archive-date=October 12, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> At Survivor Series on November 19, Owens and Zayn attacked Shane McMahon during the main event, which backfired after McMahon attacked both with a steel chair and Orton delivered an ''RKO'' to Owens.<ref name="SSeries2017">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Survivor Series 2017 live review: Brock Lesnar vs. AJ Styles, "Team Raw" Kurt Angle, Braun Strowman, Triple H, Finn Balor, and Samoa Joe vs. "Team Smackdown" Shane McMahon, John Cena, Shinsuke Nakamura, Randy Orton, and Bobby Roode, The Shield vs. New Day, Charlotte vs. Alexa Bliss|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/19/powells-wwe-survivor-series-2017-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-aj-styles-team-raw-kurt-angle-braun-strowman-triple-h-finn-balor-samoa-joe-vs-team-smackdown-shane-mcmahon-john-cena/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171120042056/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/19/powells-wwe-survivor-series-2017-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-aj-styles-team-raw-kurt-angle-braun-strowman-triple-h-finn-balor-samoa-joe-vs-team-smackdown-shane-mcmahon-john-cena/|archive-date=November 20, 2017|url-status=live|date=November 19, 2017}}</ref> At ] on December 17, Owens and Zayn defeated Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura in a tag team match with their jobs on the line and with McMahon and Bryan as special guest referees, after Bryan gave them a fast count.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=December 17, 2017 |title=Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn def. Shinsuke Nakamura & Randy Orton |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2017/randy-orton-shinsuke-nakamura-kevin-owens-sami-zayn-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171221005107/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2017/randy-orton-shinsuke-nakamura-kevin-owens-sami-zayn-results |archive-date=December 21, 2017 |access-date=December 17, 2017 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> Both failed to win AJ Styles's WWE Championship in a ] at ] on January 28<ref>{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |date=January 28, 2018 |title=WWE Champion AJ Styles def. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2018/aj-styles-kevin-owens-sami-zayn-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129144827/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2018/aj-styles-kevin-owens-sami-zayn-results |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> and at ] on March 11 in a ] also involving ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Fastlane 2018 live review: AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena in a six-way for the WWE Championship, The Usos vs. New Day for the Smackdown Tag Titles, Charlotte Flair vs. Ruby Riott for the Smackdown Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/03/11/wwe-fastlane-2018-live-review-aj-styles-vs-kevin-owens-vs-sami-zayn-vs-baron-corbin-vs-dolph-ziggler-vs-john-cena-six-way-wwe-championship-usos-vs-new-day-sm/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312024519/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/03/11/wwe-fastlane-2018-live-review-aj-styles-vs-kevin-owens-vs-sami-zayn-vs-baron-corbin-vs-dolph-ziggler-vs-john-cena-six-way-wwe-championship-usos-vs-new-day-sm/|archive-date=March 12, 2018|url-status=live|date=March 11, 2018}}</ref> After that, they continued their feud against Bryan and McMahon, culminating in a tag team match at ] on April 8, where Bryan made his in-ring return, being defeated after Bryan submitted Zayn.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-wrestlemania-34-live-results-news-recap-254991|title=WWE WrestleMania 34 live results, news & recap|magazine=]|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|date=April 8, 2018|access-date=April 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409041313/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-wrestlemania-34-live-results-news-recap-254991|archive-date=April 9, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The night after WrestleMania 34, Owens, now a free agent, showed up on ''Raw'' along with Zayn and asked Raw General Manager ] for a job. Though reluctant, Angle made a match between Owens and Zayn where whoever won the match and would receive a Raw contract, but the match ended in a no contest and Owens and Zayn remained free agents.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/04/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-4-9-the-day-after-wrestlemania-34-edition-with-reigns-lesnar-and-rousey-fallout|title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 4/9: The Day After WrestleMania 34 Edition with Reigns-Lesnar and Rousey fallout, Lashley, Ember, AOP, Jeff Hardy, Joe returns|last=Wade|first=Keller|date=April 9, 2018|access-date=September 12, 2019|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330005944/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/04/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-4-9-the-day-after-wrestlemania-34-edition-with-reigns-lesnar-and-rousey-fallout|archive-date=March 30, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> This decision was overruled the following week, as both men would be awarded Raw contracts by Raw Commissioner ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2018-04-16 |title=WWE Raw Live TV Review: The Superstar Shakeup Night One, Sasha Banks vs. Bayley, Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt vs. The Revival for a shot at the vacant Raw Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/16/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-the-superstar-shakeup-night-one-sasha-banks-vs-bayley-matt-hardy-and-bray-wyatt-vs-the-revival-for-a-shot-at-the-vacant-raw-tag-titles/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417111441/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/16/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-the-superstar-shakeup-night-one-sasha-banks-vs-bayley-matt-hardy-and-bray-wyatt-vs-the-revival-for-a-shot-at-the-vacant-raw-tag-titles/ |archive-date=April 17, 2018 |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the May 7 episode of ''Raw'', he lost a ] qualifying match to Braun Strowman.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/05/08/5-8-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-money-in-the-bank-season-kicking-off-with-qualifying-matches-including-bryan-rusev-hardy-miz-charlotte-royce|title=5/8 WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS: Keller's report on Money in the Bank season kicking off with qualifying matches including Bryan-Rusev, Hardy-Miz, Charlotte-Royce|last=Wade|first=Keller|date=May 8, 2018|access-date=September 12, 2019|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416103232/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/05/08/5-8-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-money-in-the-bank-season-kicking-off-with-qualifying-matches-including-bryan-rusev-hardy-miz-charlotte-royce|archive-date=April 16, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> At ] on May 6, Owens and Zayn were defeated by Strowman and Lashley.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 6, 2018 |title=Powell's WWE Backlash live review: AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a No DQ match for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe, Carmella vs. Charlotte Flair for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/05/06/powells-wwe-backlash-live-review-aj-styles-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-a-no-dq-match-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-samoa-joe-carmella-vs-charlotte-flair-for-the-smackdown-womens/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180507085555/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/05/06/powells-wwe-backlash-live-review-aj-styles-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-a-no-dq-match-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-samoa-joe-carmella-vs-charlotte-flair-for-the-smackdown-womens/ |archive-date=May 7, 2018 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the May 14 episode of ''Raw'', he was given another opportunity to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match, which he won by defeating Lashley and ] in a triple threat match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 14, 2018 |title=WWE Raw Live TV Review: Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens for the Intercontinental Championship, Baron Corbin vs. Bobby Roode vs. No Way Jose in a Men's MITB qualifier, Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley vs. Mickie James in a Women's MITB qualifier |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/05/14/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-seth-rollins-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-intercontinental-championship-baron-corbin-vs-bobby-roode-vs-no-way-jose-in-a-mens-mitb-qualifier-alexa-bliss-vs-bayley-vs-mickie-j/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512152738/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/05/14/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-seth-rollins-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-intercontinental-championship-baron-corbin-vs-bobby-roode-vs-no-way-jose-in-a-mens-mitb-qualifier-alexa-bliss-vs-bayley-vs-mickie-j/ |archive-date=May 12, 2019 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At the event on June 17, the ladder match was won by Braun Strowman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 17, 2018 |title=Powell's WWE Money in the Bank live review: Two MITB ladder matches, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship, Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey for the Raw Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/06/17/powells-wwe-money-in-the-bank-live-review-two-mitb-ladder-matches-aj-styles-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-wwe-championship-nia-jax-vs-ronda-rousey-for-the-raw-women/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514155446/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/06/17/powells-wwe-money-in-the-bank-live-review-two-mitb-ladder-matches-aj-styles-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-wwe-championship-nia-jax-vs-ronda-rousey-for-the-raw-women/ |archive-date=May 14, 2019 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
In the following weeks, Owens unsuccessfully attempted to develop a partnership with Strowman to replace an injured Sami Zayn, leading to Strowman destroying Owens' car.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 25, 2018 |title=Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins for the Intercontinental Championship, the build to Extreme Rules continues |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/06/25/powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-dolph-ziggler-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-intercontinental-championship-the-build-to-extreme-rules-continues/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627144344/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/06/25/powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-dolph-ziggler-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-intercontinental-championship-the-build-to-extreme-rules-continues/ |archive-date=June 27, 2018 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on July 15, Owens defeated Strowman after he threw Owens from the top of the cage through the announce table, meaning Owens' feet touched the floor first, rendering him the winner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 15, 2018 |title=Powell's WWE Extreme Rules live review: Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles vs. Rusev vs. for the WWE Championship, Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins in a 30-minute Iron Man match for the IC Title, Bludgeon Brothers vs. Team Hell No for the Smackdown Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/07/15/powells-wwe-extreme-rules-live-review-roman-reigns-vs-bobby-lashley-aj-styles-vs-rusev-vs-for-the-wwe-championship-dolph-ziggler-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-30-minute-iron-man-match-for-the-ic-title/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716025424/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/07/15/powells-wwe-extreme-rules-live-review-roman-reigns-vs-bobby-lashley-aj-styles-vs-rusev-vs-for-the-wwe-championship-dolph-ziggler-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-30-minute-iron-man-match-for-the-ic-title/ |archive-date=July 16, 2018 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the July 23 episode of ''Raw'', Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon granted Kevin Owens an opportunity to face Strowman at ] under the stipulation that if Owens won, he received Strowman's ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 23, 2018 |title=7/23 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Bobby Lashley vs. Roman Reigns to determine Brock Lesnar's challenger for the WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, and Triple H's big announcement, The B-Team vs. Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt for the Raw Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/07/23/7-23-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-bobby-lashley-vs-roman-reigns-to-determine-brock-lesnars-challenger-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-at-summerslam-stephanie-mcmahons-big-announcement-t/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724062824/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/07/23/7-23-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-bobby-lashley-vs-roman-reigns-to-determine-brock-lesnars-challenger-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-at-summerslam-stephanie-mcmahons-big-announcement-t/ |archive-date=July 24, 2018 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on August 19, Owens lost to Strowman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 19, 2018 |title=Powell's WWE SummerSlam 2018 live review: Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship, AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe for the WWE Championship, Alexa Bliss vs. Ronda Rousey for the Raw Women's Championship, Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/08/19/powells-wwe-summerslam-2018-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-roman-reigns-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-wwe-championship-alexa-bliss-vs-ronda-rousey-for-the-raw/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327101239/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/08/19/powells-wwe-summerslam-2018-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-roman-reigns-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-wwe-championship-alexa-bliss-vs-ronda-rousey-for-the-raw/ |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the August 27 episode of ''Raw'', after failing to win the Intercontinental Championship from Seth Rollins, Owens sat in the middle of the ring and said the words "I Quit".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=August 27, 2018 |title=Kevin Owens quits after instant-classic match with Seth Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2018-08-27/article/kevin-owens-quits |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831174758/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2018-08-27/article/kevin-owens-quits |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=September 2, 2018 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> On the September 3 episode of ''Raw'', Owens returned to attack Bobby Lashley.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 3, 2018 |title=9/3 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Labor Day edition with Shawn Michaels on the last Undertaker vs. Triple H match, The Bellas vs. Riott Squad, B-Team vs. The Revival for the Raw Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/09/03/9-3-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-labor-day-edition-with-shawn-michaels-on-the-last-undertaker-vs-triple-h-match-the-bellas-vs-riott-squad-b-team-vs-the-revival-for-the-raw-tag-titles/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180905001151/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/09/03/9-3-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-labor-day-edition-with-shawn-michaels-on-the-last-undertaker-vs-triple-h-match-the-bellas-vs-riott-squad-b-team-vs-the-revival-for-the-raw-tag-titles/ |archive-date=September 5, 2018 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on October 6, in what was originally set to be a singles match between Owens and Cena,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=August 10, 2018 |title=John Cena vs. Kevin Owens announced for WWE Super Show-Down in Australia |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/111400-cena-owens-wwe-super-show-down-australia/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018003140/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/111400-cena-owens-wwe-super-show-down-australia/ |archive-date=October 18, 2018 |access-date=September 18, 2022 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> he instead teamed with ] in a losing effort against Lashley and Cena.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Super Show-Down live review: Undertaker vs. Triple H for the final time, AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe in a no DQ, no count-out match for the WWE Title, The Shield vs. Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, and Dolph Ziggler, Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte for the Smackdown Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/10/06/powells-wwe-super-show-down-live-review-undertaker-vs-triple-h-for-the-final-time-aj-styles-vs-samoa-joe-in-a-no-dq-no-count-out-match-for-the-wwe-title-the-shield-vs-braun-strowman-dre/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006120330/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/10/06/powells-wwe-super-show-down-live-review-undertaker-vs-triple-h-for-the-final-time-aj-styles-vs-samoa-joe-in-a-no-dq-no-count-out-match-for-the-wwe-title-the-shield-vs-braun-strowman-dre/|archive-date=October 6, 2018|url-status=live|date=October 6, 2018}}</ref> On October 8, WWE announced Owens suffered injuries to both knees in a match with Lashley the previous night on ''Raw'', which required surgery.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 8, 2018 |title=Bobby Lashley injures Kevin Owens |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/bobby-lashley-kevin-owens-injured |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301201534/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/bobby-lashley-kevin-owens-injured |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=March 1, 2019 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
On the February 26, 2019, episode of ''SmackDown'', Owens returned as a ], replacing ] in the ] match at ] against ], per ]'s orders. At the pay-per view on March 10, a returning ] was added to the match, thus making it a triple threat match,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/02/26/2-26-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-daniel-bryan-kofi-kingston-contract-signing-with-shane-stephanie-more-gargano-and-ciampa-rusev-nakamura-vs-ricochet-black/|title=2/26 WWE Smackdown Results: Keller's report on Daniel Bryan-Kofi Kingston contract signing with Shane & Stephanie, Rusev & Nakamura vs. Ricochet & Black|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|date=February 26, 2019|access-date=March 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302024555/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/02/26/2-26-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-daniel-bryan-kofi-kingston-contract-signing-with-shane-stephanie-more-gargano-and-ciampa-rusev-nakamura-vs-ricochet-black/|archive-date=March 2, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and Owens failed to win the title after Bryan pinned Ali.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=March 10, 2019 |title=WWE Champion Daniel Bryan def. Kevin Owens and Mustafa Ali (Triple Threat Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2019/daniel-bryan-vs-kevin-owens-mustafa-ali-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090716/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2019/daniel-bryan-vs-kevin-owens-mustafa-ali-results |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=March 10, 2019 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> After ], Owens started a storyline, where he congratulated Kofi Kingston for winning the WWE Championship and joined ] as their honorary third member, since ] was recovering from an injury.<ref name="SmackDown04162019">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/16/4-16-wwe-smackdown-live-results-barnetts-review-of-the-2019-wwe-superstar-shakeup-night-two-with-vince-mcmahon-introducing-the-brands-biggest-acquisition-paige-introduces-her-new-tag-team/|title=4/16 WWE Smackdown Live Results: Barnett's review of the 2019 WWE Superstar Shakeup Night Two with Vince McMahon introducing the brand's biggest acquisition, Paige introduces her new tag team|date=April 16, 2019|last=Barnett|first=Jake|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417022736/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/16/4-16-wwe-smackdown-live-results-barnetts-review-of-the-2019-wwe-superstar-shakeup-night-two-with-vince-mcmahon-introducing-the-brands-biggest-acquisition-paige-introduces-her-new-tag-team/|archive-date=April 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> However, since Daniel Bryan suffered an injury at WrestleMania, SmackDown needed a top level heel,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=May 2, 2019 |title=Report: Daniel Bryan Has Been Medically Cleared |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-daniel-bryan-has-been-medically-cleared |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190503025529/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-daniel-bryan-has-been-medically-cleared |archive-date=May 3, 2019 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |work=Fightful}}</ref> so on the April 23 episode of ''SmackDown'', Owens turned on Kingston and attacked him and ], proclaiming that he wanted the WWE Championship, thus turning him back into a ].<ref name="SmackDown04232019">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/04/23/4-23-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-roman-reigns-vince-mcmahon-fallout-shinsuke-vs-kofi-charlotte-becky-face-off/|title=4/23 WWE Smackdown Results: Keller's report on Roman Reigns-Vince McMahon fallout, Shinsuke vs. Kofi, Charlotte-Becky face off|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|date=April 23, 2019|access-date=April 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424020354/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/04/23/4-23-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-roman-reigns-vince-mcmahon-fallout-shinsuke-vs-kofi-charlotte-becky-face-off/|archive-date=April 24, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 19, Owens failed to win the WWE Championship from Kingston at ].<ref name="MITB2019">{{cite web|date=May 19, 2019|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=5/19 WWE Money in the Bank PPV Report: Keller's full match results with analysis and star ratings for Rollins-Styles, Kofi-Owens, Lynch-Charlotte, Lynch-Evans, Mcmahon-Miz, Reigns-Elias|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/05/19/5-19-wwe-money-in-the-bank-ppv-report-kellers-full-match-results-with-analysis-and-star-ratings-for-rollins-styles-kofi-owens-lynch-charlotte-lynch-evans-mcmahon-miz-reigns-elias/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108214230/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/05/19/5-19-wwe-money-in-the-bank-ppv-report-kellers-full-match-results-with-analysis-and-star-ratings-for-rollins-styles-kofi-owens-lynch-charlotte-lynch-evans-mcmahon-miz-reigns-elias/|archive-date=November 8, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> At ] on June 23, Owens teamed with Sami Zayn to defeat Big E and Xavier Woods.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 23, 2019 |title=WWE Stomping Grounds results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Baron Corbin with a special referee for the WWE Universal Championship, Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler in a cage match for the WWE Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Lacey Evans for the Raw Women's Title, Samoa Joe vs. Ricochet the U.S. Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/23/wwe-stomping-grounds-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-baron-corbin-with-a-special-referee-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-dolph-ziggler-in-a-cage-match-for-the/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729100044/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/23/wwe-stomping-grounds-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-baron-corbin-with-a-special-referee-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-dolph-ziggler-in-a-cage-match-for-the/ |archive-date=July 29, 2020 |access-date=June 23, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> | |||
====Singles competition; brand switches (2019–2022)==== | |||
On the July 2 episode of ''SmackDown'', Owens questioned ]'s decisions and underhanded tactics before they were interrupted by ], leading to McMahon booking them in a tag team match which they lost after a miscommunication.<ref>{{cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=July 2, 2019 |title=7/2 WWE Smackdown Live Results: Barnett's review of the first show since Eric Bischoff was named executive director, the build to Extreme Rules continues |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/02/7-2-wwe-smackdown-live-results-barnetts-review-of-the-first-show-since-eric-bischoff-was-named-executive-director-the-build-to-extreme-rules-continues/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818201713/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/02/7-2-wwe-smackdown-live-results-barnetts-review-of-the-first-show-since-eric-bischoff-was-named-executive-director-the-build-to-extreme-rules-continues/ |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=July 3, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> The following week, Owens stated his distaste in McMahon's constant dominance on television, before fleeing as McMahon called for security. Later that night, Owens interfered in Ziggler's match against ] and hit McMahon with a ], turning ] once again.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 9, 2019 |title=7/9 WWE Smackdown Live results: Powell's review of Finn Balor vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a non-title match, Roman Reigns vs. Dolph Ziggler, Nikki Cross vs. Carmella, Daniel Bryan vs. Xavier Woods vs. Otis, the final push for Extreme Rules |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/09/7-9-wwe-smackdown-live-results-powells-review-of-finn-balor-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-a-non-title-match-kevin-owens-vs-dolph-ziggler-nikki-cross-vs-carmella-tag-team-summit-the-final-push-for/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126084159/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/09/7-9-wwe-smackdown-live-results-powells-review-of-finn-balor-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-a-non-title-match-kevin-owens-vs-dolph-ziggler-nikki-cross-vs-carmella-tag-team-summit-the-final-push-for/ |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |access-date=July 10, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on July 14, Owens defeated Ziggler in 17 seconds.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=July 14, 2019 |title=Kevin Owens def. Dolph Ziggler |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/extreme-rules-2019/kevin-owens-vs-dolph-ziggler-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415202535/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/extreme-rules-2019/kevin-owens-vs-dolph-ziggler-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=July 14, 2019 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on August 11, Owens defeated McMahon in a match where had Owens lost, he would be fired.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 11, 2019 |title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship, Kofi Kingston vs. Samoa Randy Orton for the WWE Championship, Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon, Trish Stratus vs. Charlotte Flair, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs. Finn Balor |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/11/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-samoa-randy-orton-for-the-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-vs-shane-m/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002131559/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/11/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-samoa-randy-orton-for-the-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-vs-shane-m/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=August 11, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Owens then lost to ] in the first round of the ], where McMahon served as the special guest referee.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 20, 2019 |title=8/20 WWE Smackdown Live results: Powell's review of Daniel Bryan vs. Buddy Murphy, Kevin Owens vs. Elias and Apollo Crews vs. Andrade in first round King of the Ring tournament matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/20/8-20-wwe-smackdown-live-results-powells-review-of-daniel-bryan-vs-buddy-murphy-kevin-owens-vs-elias-and-apollo-crews-vs-andrade-in-first-round-king-of-the-ring-tournament-matches/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819004011/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/20/8-20-wwe-smackdown-live-results-powells-review-of-daniel-bryan-vs-buddy-murphy-kevin-owens-vs-elias-and-apollo-crews-vs-andrade-in-first-round-king-of-the-ring-tournament-matches/ |archive-date=August 19, 2020 |access-date=August 21, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the September 10 episode of ''SmackDown'', McMahon fired Owens, after McMahon tapped out to ] in their King of the Ring semi-final match, where Owens was serving as the special guest referee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pappolla |first=Ryan |date=September 10, 2019 |title=Shane McMahon fired Kevin Owens after Chad Gable advanced to the King of the Ring Final |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2019-09-10/article/chad-gable-def-shane-mcmahon |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016154022/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2019-09-10/article/chad-gable-def-shane-mcmahon |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |access-date=September 12, 2019 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> The following week, Owens attended the show as an audience member, but had also filed a kayfabe wrongful termination lawsuit against McMahon.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pappolla |first=Ryan |date=September 17, 2019 |title=Kevin Owens laid a lawsuit onto Shane McMahon |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2019-09-17/article/kevin-owens-laid-a-lawsuit-onto-shane-mcmahon |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416033852/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2019-09-17/article/kevin-owens-laid-a-lawsuit-onto-shane-mcmahon |archive-date=April 16, 2020 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> On October 4, during the ], Owens defeated McMahon in a ladder match with both men's careers on the line. As per the pre-match stipulation, McMahon was fired from WWE.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brookhouse |first=Brent |date=October 4, 2019 |title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Stunning debut, The Rock, title change highlight Fox premiere |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-stunning-debut-the-rock-title-change-highlight-fox-premiere/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020182204/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-stunning-debut-the-rock-title-change-highlight-fox-premiere/ |archive-date=October 20, 2020 |access-date=October 5, 2019 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
On October 11, Owens moved back to the ] ] as part of the ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Middleton |first=Marc |date=October 11, 2019 |title=WWE Draft Third Round Picks Revealed - Kevin Owens, The Revival, Lacey Evans, Alexa Bliss, Natalya |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/10/wwe-draft-third-round-picks-revealed-kevin-owens-660653/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729033539/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/10/wwe-draft-third-round-picks-revealed-kevin-owens-660653/ |archive-date=July 29, 2020 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=Wrestling Inc.}}</ref> On November 23 at ], Owens made a one-off appearance as ]'s mystery fourth partner for the ] against ] (], ], ], and ]), which Team Ciampa won.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=November 24, 2019 |title=Kevin Owens joins Team Ciampa at NXT TakeOver: WarGames |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/nxt-news/kevin-owens-joins-team-ciampa-nxt-takeover-wargames-298081 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128202217/https://www.f4wonline.com/nxt-news/kevin-owens-joins-team-ciampa-nxt-takeover-wargames-298081 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |work=]}}</ref> At ] on November 24, Owens made up part of Team Raw in a losing effort to Team SmackDown also involving Team NXT.<ref>{{cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=November 24, 2019 |title=Team SmackDown def. Team Raw & Team NXT (Men's Survivor Series Elimination Triple Threat Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/men%E2%80%99s-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127112229/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/men%E2%80%99s-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results |archive-date=November 27, 2020 |access-date=November 24, 2019 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Owens began a feud with Seth Rollins,<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 25, 2019 |title=11/25 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of the night after Survivor Series edition with AJ Styles vs. a four-way winner for the U.S. Championship, Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka, Seth Rollins' town hall meeting |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/25/11-25-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-the-night-after-survivor-series-edition-with-aj-styles-vs-humberto-carrillo-for-the-u-s-championship-charlotte-flair-vs-asuka-seth-rollins-town-hall-m/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031082044/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/25/11-25-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-the-night-after-survivor-series-edition-with-aj-styles-vs-humberto-carrillo-for-the-u-s-championship-charlotte-flair-vs-asuka-seth-rollins-town-hall-m/ |archive-date=October 31, 2020 |access-date=November 26, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> and would be targeted in attacks by Rollins and his allies ] (] and ]).<ref>{{cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2019 |title=RAW: Seth Rollins calls out the RAW roster after a poor Survivor Series |url=https://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2019/11/25/22803055.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128031412/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2019/11/25/22803055.html |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=December 9, 2019 |title=12/09 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Rey Mysterio vs. AJ Styles for the U.S. Championship, Rusev and Lana divorce, the brand's final push for the WWE TLC pay-per-view |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/09/12-09-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-rey-mysterio-vs-aj-styles-for-the-u-s-championship-rusev-and-lana-divorce-the-brands-final-push-for-the-wwe-tlc-pay-per-view/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129043146/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/09/12-09-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-rey-mysterio-vs-aj-styles-for-the-u-s-championship-rusev-and-lana-divorce-the-brands-final-push-for-the-wwe-tlc-pay-per-view/ |archive-date=November 29, 2020 |access-date=December 9, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Owens entered the ] on January 26, 2020, at #27, but was eliminated by Rollins.<ref name="RR2020">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 26, 2020 |title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan in a strap match for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/26/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-vs-daniel-bryan-in-a-strap-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-asuka-for-th/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200423174232/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/26/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-vs-daniel-bryan-in-a-strap-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-asuka-for-th/ |archive-date=April 23, 2020 |access-date=January 26, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on April 4, Owens defeated Rollins in a No Disqualification match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/03/09/3-9-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-edge-returning-following-randy-ortons-attack-on-beth-phoenix-rey-mysterio-vs-angel-garza-drew-mcintyre-in-action-the-build-to-wrestlemania-kicks-in/|title=3/9 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Edge returning following Randy Orton's attack on Beth Phoenix, Rey Mysterio vs. Angel Garza, Drew McIntyre in action, the build to WrestleMania kicks in|date=March 9, 2020|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 9, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Powers |first=Kevin |date=April 4, 2020 |title=Kevin Owens def. Seth Rollins in a No Disqualification Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812113722/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=August 12, 2020 |access-date=April 4, 2020 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> On the pre-show at ] on July 19, Owens defeated ], an ally of Rollins.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Extreme Rules results: Powell's review of Seth Rollins vs. Rey Mysterio in An Eye For An Eye match, WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman vs. Bray Wyatt in a non-title Swamp Fight, Asuka vs. Sasha Banks for the Raw Women's Championship, Drew McIntyre vs. Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/19/wwe-extreme-rules-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-rey-mysterio-in-an-eye-for-an-eye-match-wwe-universal-champion-braun-strowman-vs-bray-wyatt-in-a-non-title-swamp-fight-asuka-vs-sash/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 19, 2020|access-date=July 19, 2020}}</ref> After this, Owens entered into a program with ],<ref name="Raw08242020">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 24, 2020 |title=8/24 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Keith Lee's debut, Drew McIntyre's opening segment, Apollo Crews vs. Bobby Lashley in an arm wrestling contest officiated by Mark Henry, SummerSlam fallout and WWE Payback hype |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/24/8-24-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-keith-lees-debut-drew-mcintyres-opening-segment-apollo-crews-vs-bobby-lashley-in-an-arm-wrestling-contest-officiated-by-mark-henry-summerslam-fal/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205140457/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/24/8-24-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-keith-lees-debut-drew-mcintyres-opening-segment-apollo-crews-vs-bobby-lashley-in-an-arm-wrestling-contest-officiated-by-mark-henry-summerslam-fal/ |archive-date=December 5, 2021 |access-date=August 25, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> trading victories until the October 12 episode of ''Raw'', when Owens defeated Black, ending their feud.<ref name="Raw10122020">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 12, 2020 |title=10/12 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the 2020 WWE Draft night two, Dual-Brand Battle Royal for a shot at the Raw Women's Championship, Kevin Owens vs. Aleister Black in a No DQ match, Seth Rollins says farewell to Raw, Mustafa Ali's first promo as Retribution's leader |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/12/10-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-2020-wwe-draft-night-two-dual-brand-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-raw-womens-championship-kevin-owens-vs-aleister-black-in-a-no-dq-match/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117183030/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/12/10-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-2020-wwe-draft-night-two-dual-brand-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-raw-womens-championship-kevin-owens-vs-aleister-black-in-a-no-dq-match/ |archive-date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=November 24, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> | |||
As part of the ] in October, Owens was drafted to the ] brand.<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=October 9, 2020 |title=See all the results from the 2020 Draft |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008042643/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020 |archive-date=October 8, 2021 |access-date=October 12, 2020 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> He defeated Dolph Ziggler on the October 30 episode of ''SmackDown'' to qualify for Team SmackDown at ] on November 22,<ref name="SmackDown10302020">{{cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=October 30, 2020 |title=10/30 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review Jey Uso paying consequences for losing to Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan vs. Jey Uso, and Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler in Team Smackdown qualifiers for Survivor Series |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/30/10-30-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-jey-uso-paying-consequences-for-losing-to-roman-reigns-daniel-bryan-vs-jey-uso-and-kevin-owens-vs-dolph-ziggler-in-team-smackdown-qualif/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211152147/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/30/10-30-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-jey-uso-paying-consequences-for-losing-to-roman-reigns-daniel-bryan-vs-jey-uso-and-kevin-owens-vs-dolph-ziggler-in-team-smackdown-qualif/ |archive-date=February 11, 2022 |access-date=October 31, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> where Team SmackDown lost in a clean sweep by Team Raw.<ref name="SS2020">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 22, 2020 |title=WWE Survivor Series results: Powell's review of Undertaker's Final Farewell, Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns, Asuka vs. Sasha Banks, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods vs. The Street Profits, Bobby Lashley vs. Sami Zayn in champion vs. champion matches, Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown in Survivor Series elimination matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/22/wwe-survivor-series-results-powells-review-of-undertakers-final-farewell-drew-mcintyre-vs-roman-reigns-asuka-vs-sasha-banks-kofi-kingston-and-xavier-woods-vs-the-street-profits-bobby-lashl/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403151936/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/22/wwe-survivor-series-results-powells-review-of-undertakers-final-farewell-drew-mcintyre-vs-roman-reigns-asuka-vs-sasha-banks-kofi-kingston-and-xavier-woods-vs-the-street-profits-bobby-lashl/ |archive-date=April 3, 2022 |access-date=November 22, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Owens then reignited his rivalry against ] and challenged him for the Universal Championship on three occasions—at ] on December 20, in a steel cage match on the December 25 episode of ''SmackDown'', and at ] on January 31, 2021, but lost all matches after interference from ] and ].<ref name="TLC2020">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=December 20, 2020 |title=WWE TLC results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a TLC match for the WWE Universal Championship, Drew McIntyre vs. AJ Styles in a TLC match for the WWE Championship, The Fiend vs. Randy Orton in a Firefly Inferno Match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/20/wwe-tlc-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-drew-mcintyre-vs-aj-styles-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-championship-the-fiend-vs/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326044047/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/20/wwe-tlc-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-drew-mcintyre-vs-aj-styles-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-championship-the-fiend-vs/ |archive-date=March 26, 2022 |access-date=December 20, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref name="SmackDown12252020">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=12/25 WWE SmackDown TV Results: Keller's report on Reigns vs. Owens in a cage for the Universal Title, Sami vs. Big E for IC Title, Charlotte & Asuka first tag title defense|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/12/25/12-25-wwe-smackdown-tv-results-kellers-report-on-reigns-vs-owens-in-a-cage-for-the-universal-title-sami-vs-big-e-for-ic-title-charlotte-asuka-first-tag-title-defense/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=December 25, 2020|access-date=November 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102215407/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/12/25/12-25-wwe-smackdown-tv-results-kellers-report-on-reigns-vs-owens-in-a-cage-for-the-universal-title-sami-vs-big-e-for-ic-title-charlotte-asuka-first-tag-title-defense/|archive-date=January 2, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="RR2021">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 31, 2021 |title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre vs. Goldberg for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing match for the WWE Universal Championship, Sasha Banks vs. Carmella for the Smackdown Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/31/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-drew-mcintyre-vs-goldberg-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-wwe/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401230310/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/31/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-drew-mcintyre-vs-goldberg-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-wwe/ |archive-date=April 1, 2022 |access-date=January 31, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At Night 2 of ] on April 11, Owens defeated Sami Zayn and attacked ] after the match.<ref name="WM37N2">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 11, 2021 |title=WrestleMania 37 results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. Edge vs. Daniel Bryan in a Triple Threat for the WWE Universal Championship, Asuka vs. Rhea Ripley for the Raw Women's Championship, Big E vs. Apollo Crews in a Nigerian Drum Fight for the IC Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/11/wrestlemania-37-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-edge-vs-daniel-bryan-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-asuka-vs-rhea-ripley-for-the-raw-women/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318163401/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/11/wrestlemania-37-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-edge-vs-daniel-bryan-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-asuka-vs-rhea-ripley-for-the-raw-women/ |archive-date=March 18, 2022 |access-date=April 11, 2021 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on June 20, Owens lost to Zayn.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 20, 2021 |title=WWE Hell in a Cell results: Powell's live review of Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre in an HIAC match for the WWE Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley in an HIAC match for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair for the Raw Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/06/20/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-an-hiac-match-for-the-wwe-championship-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-in-an-hiac-match-for-the-smackdown-womens-cha/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703212607/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/06/20/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-an-hiac-match-for-the-wwe-championship-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-in-an-hiac-match-for-the-smackdown-womens-cha/ |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |access-date=June 21, 2021 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot net}}</ref> After a brief hiatus,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=June 21, 2022 |title=Kevin Owens to take 'a little break' following WWE Hell in a Cell |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/kevin-owens-take-little-break-following-wwe-hell-cell-344766 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922040537/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/kevin-owens-take-little-break-following-wwe-hell-cell-344766 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=September 18, 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Owens returned on the July 2 episode of ''SmackDown'', defeating Zayn in a ] to qualify for the ] at ].<ref name="SmackDown07022021">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 2, 2021 |title=7/2 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Edge addressing Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn in a Last Man Standing match to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/02/7-2-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-edge-addressing-roman-reigns-kevin-owens-vs-sami-zayn-in-a-last-man-standing-match-to-qualify-for-the-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417191151/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/02/7-2-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-edge-addressing-roman-reigns-kevin-owens-vs-sami-zayn-in-a-last-man-standing-match-to-qualify-for-the-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match/ |archive-date=April 17, 2022 |access-date=July 2, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on July 18, Owens failed to win the contract as it was won by ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=July 18, 2021 |title=Big E won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/mens-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007033415/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/mens-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-results |archive-date=October 7, 2022 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |work= |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
As part of the ], Owens was drafted to the ].<ref name="Raw10042021">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 4, 2021 |title=10/4 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the WWE Draft night two, Goldberg returns, the build to WWE Crown Jewel continues |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/04/10-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-wwe-draft-night-two-goldberg-returns-the-build-to-wwe-crown-jewel-continues/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108081644/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/04/10-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-wwe-draft-night-two-goldberg-returns-the-build-to-wwe-crown-jewel-continues/ |archive-date=November 8, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the November 1 episode of ''Raw'', Owens lost to WWE Champion Big E in a non-title match; after Seth Rollins hit a cheap shot on Big E, during which Owens attempted to pin Big E afterwards, he apologized to E and claimed he never saw Rollins' involvement in the match, and subsequently challenged Rollins to a match for the following week. However, E hit the ''Big Ending'' on Owens even after an apology, claiming he can "see right through" Owens.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 1, 2021 |title=11/1 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair for the Raw Women's Championship, WWE Champion Big E vs. Kevin Owens in a non-title match, Finn Balor vs. Chad Gable, WWE Women's Tag Champions Rhea Ripley and Nikki Cross vs. Zelina Vega and Carmella in a non-title match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/01/11-1-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynch-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-raw-womens-championship/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521095244/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/01/11-1-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynch-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-raw-womens-championship/ |archive-date=May 21, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> The following week, Owens attacked Big E out of frustration after the former's match against Rollins, turning ] for the first time since 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 8, 2021 |title=11/8 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair vs. Liv Morgan vs. Carmella vs. Queen Zelina for a shot at the Raw Women's Championship, WWE Champion Big E vs. Chad Gable in a non-title match, the build to Survivor Series |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/08/11-8-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-rhea-ripley-vs-bianca-belair-vs-liv-morgan-vs-carmella-vs-queen-zelina-for-a-shot-at-the-raw-womens-championship-wwe/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128184049/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/08/11-8-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-rhea-ripley-vs-bianca-belair-vs-liv-morgan-vs-carmella-vs-queen-zelina-for-a-shot-at-the-raw-womens-championship-wwe/ |archive-date=November 28, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Owens attacked ] the next week, cementing his heel turn.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 15, 2021 |title=11/15 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens, Big E, Randy Orton, and Riddle vs. Seth Rollins and The Usos, The Street Profits vs. Alpha Academy, Bianca Belair vs. Tamina, the brand's final push for WWE Survivor Series |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/15/11-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-finn-balor-vs-kevin-owens-big-e-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-seth-rollins-and-the-usos-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy-bianca-belair-vs-tamina/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116093847/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/15/11-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-finn-balor-vs-kevin-owens-big-e-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-seth-rollins-and-the-usos-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy-bianca-belair-vs-tamina/ |archive-date=January 16, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the November 29 episode of ''Raw'', Owens defeated Big E by ] to be added to the WWE Championship match at the ] pay-per-view, making it a ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 29, 2021 |title=11/29 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Edge's return, WWE Champion Big E vs. Kevin Owens in a non-title match, Finn Balor vs. Seth Rollins, RKBro vs. Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler for the Raw Tag Titles, Damian Priest vs. Apollo Crews for the U.S. Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/29/11-29-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-edges-return-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-non-title-match-finn-balor-vs-seth-rollins-rkbro-vs-robert-roode-and-dolph-ziggler-for-the-r/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816125204/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/29/11-29-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-edges-return-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-non-title-match-finn-balor-vs-seth-rollins-rkbro-vs-robert-roode-and-dolph-ziggler-for-the-r/ |archive-date=August 16, 2022 |access-date=November 30, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At Day 1 on January 1, 2022, Owens failed to win the title as ] and ] were added to the match and Lesnar won the title.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 1, 2022 |title=WWE Day 1 results: Powell's review of Big E vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan for the Raw Women's Championship, The Usos vs. Kofi Kingston and King Woods for the Smackdown Tag Titles, Edge vs. The Miz |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/01/wwe-day-1-results-powells-review-of-big-e-vs-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-championship-becky-lynch-vs-liv-morgan-for-the-raw-womens-championship/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103203242/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/01/wwe-day-1-results-powells-review-of-big-e-vs-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-championship-becky-lynch-vs-liv-morgan-for-the-raw-womens-championship/ |archive-date=January 3, 2022 |access-date=January 1, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the March 7 episode of ''Raw'', Owens and Rollins failed to capture the ] in a triple threat tag team match against RK-Bro and Alpha Academy. Later that night, Owens announced that he was hosting "The KO Show" at ] and invited ] to be the guest,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 7, 2022 |title=3/7 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Chad Gable and Otis vs. Randy Orton and Riddle vs. Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens in a Triple Threat for the Raw Tag Titles, Edge explains his attack on AJ Styles, Jerry Lawler appears, Logan Paul and Miz hold a Homecoming Party |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/03/07/3-7-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-chad-gable-and-otis-vs-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-seth-rollins-and-kevin-owens-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-raw-tag-titles-edge-explains-his-attack-o/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328105223/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/03/07/3-7-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-chad-gable-and-otis-vs-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-seth-rollins-and-kevin-owens-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-raw-tag-titles-edge-explains-his-attack-o/ |archive-date=March 28, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> who accepted the invitation the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=March 8, 2022 |title='Stone Cold' Steve Austin accepts Kevin Owens' WWE WrestleMania 38 invitation |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/stone-cold-steve-austin-accepts-kevin-owens-wwe-wrestlemania-38-challenge |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329151159/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/stone-cold-steve-austin-accepts-kevin-owens-wwe-wrestlemania-38-challenge |archive-date=March 29, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=]}}</ref> In the main event of Night 1 of WrestleMania 38 on April 2, Owens revealed that the invitation to the show was a ruse, challenging Austin to an impromptu No Holds Barred match, which Austin accepted 19 years after his retirement. Owens lost to Austin and was subsequently escorted out of the stadium by Dallas police officers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 2, 2022 |title=WrestleMania 38 results: Powell's live review of night one with Steve Austin on The KO Show, Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey for the Smackdown Women's Title, Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair for the Raw Women's Title, Seth Rollins vs. an opponent of Vince McMahon's choosing |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/02/wrestlemania-38-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-with-steve-austin-on-the-ko-show-charlotte-flair-vs-ronda-rousey-for-the-smackdown-womens-title-becky-lynch-vs-bianca-belair-fo/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405020921/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/02/wrestlemania-38-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-with-steve-austin-on-the-ko-show-charlotte-flair-vs-ronda-rousey-for-the-smackdown-womens-title-becky-lynch-vs-bianca-belair-fo/ |archive-date=April 5, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> | |||
Two days later on ''Raw'', Owens admitted making a mistake by challenging Austin to a match, before he was interrupted by a clean shaven ], who claimed to be Elias' younger brother Ezekiel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 4, 2022 |title=4/4 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of the Raw After WrestleMania with Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, the return of Cody Rhodes, new Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair appears, the "debut" of Veer Mahaan |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/04/4-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-raw-after-wrestlemania-with-undisputed-wwe-universal-champion-roman-reigns-the-return-of-cody-rhodes-new-raw-womens-champion-bianca-belair-appears/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427141333/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/04/4-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-raw-after-wrestlemania-with-undisputed-wwe-universal-champion-roman-reigns-the-return-of-cody-rhodes-new-raw-womens-champion-bianca-belair-appears/ |archive-date=April 27, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Over the following weeks, Owens refused to believe he was really Elias's brother, and thought he was actually Elias himself.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 18, 2022 |title=4/18 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. an opponent of Seth Rollins' choosing, Finn Balor vs. Theory for the U.S. Title, Sasha Banks and Naomi vs. Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, RK-Bro vs. The Street Profits in a non-title match, commitment ceremonies, lie detector test |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/18/4-18-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-finn-balor-vs-theory-for-the-u-s-championship-sasha-banks-and-naomi-vs-rhea-ripley-and-liv-morgan-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-titles-kevin-owens-gives/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512201402/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/18/4-18-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-finn-balor-vs-theory-for-the-u-s-championship-sasha-banks-and-naomi-vs-rhea-ripley-and-liv-morgan-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-titles-kevin-owens-gives/ |archive-date=May 12, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the May 23 episode of ''Raw'', Owens challenged Ezekiel to a match at ],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 23, 2022 |title=5/23 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. The Miz, Bobby Lashley's "All Mighty challenge" for Omos and MVP, Becky Lynch comments on losing to Asuka, the build to Hell in a Cell continues |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/23/5-23-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-the-miz-bobby-lashleys-all-mighty-challenge-for-omos-and-mvp-becky-lynch-comments-on-losing-to-asuka-the-build-to-hell-in-a-cell/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625111359/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/23/5-23-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-the-miz-bobby-lashleys-all-mighty-challenge-for-omos-and-mvp-becky-lynch-comments-on-losing-to-asuka-the-build-to-hell-in-a-cell/ |archive-date=June 25, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> which he accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=May 23, 2022 |title=Two new matches announced for WWE Hell in a Cell |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/two-matches-announced-for-wwe-hell-in-a-cell |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201205351/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/two-matches-announced-for-wwe-hell-in-a-cell |archive-date=December 1, 2022 |access-date=September 18, 2022 |website=]}}</ref> At the event on June 5, Owens defeated Ezekiel.<ref name="HIAC2022">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 5, 2022 |title=WWE Hell in a Cell results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins in a HIAC match, Bianca Belair vs. Asuka vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Title, Theory vs. Mustafa Ali for the U.S. Title, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos and MVP in a handicap match, Kevin Owens vs. Ezekiel, Judgment Day vs. AJ Styles, Finn Balor, and Liv Morgan |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/05/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-hiac-match-bianca-belair-vs-asuka-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-raw-womens-title-theory-vs-mustafa-ali-for-the-u/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615191634/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/05/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-hiac-match-bianca-belair-vs-asuka-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-raw-womens-title-theory-vs-mustafa-ali-for-the-u/ |archive-date=June 15, 2022 |access-date=June 5, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the August 8 episode of ''Raw'', Owens stretchered Ezekiel out of the arena after attacking him with an Apron Powerbomb, a move he had not used in years, thus ending their feud.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 8, 2022 |title=8/8 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Bobby Lashley vs. Ciampa for the U.S. Championship, the tournament for the vacant WWE Women's Tag Team Titles begins, Seth Rollins vs. Angelo Dawkins, Rey Mysterio vs. Finn Balor |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/08/8-8-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-ciampa-for-the-u-s-championship-the-tournament-for-the-vacant-wwe-womens-tag-team-titles-begins-seth-rollins-vs-angelo-dawkins-re/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820203442/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/08/8-8-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-ciampa-for-the-u-s-championship-the-tournament-for-the-vacant-wwe-womens-tag-team-titles-begins-seth-rollins-vs-angelo-dawkins-re/ |archive-date=August 20, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> The following week on ''Raw'', having not held a championship in WWE for over five years, Owens said it was time to bring back the "Prizefighter".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 15, 2022 |title=8/15 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Bobby Lashley vs. AJ Styles for the U.S. Championship, Riddle returns, Alexa Bliss and Asuka vs. Nikki ASH and Doudrop in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title tournament first-round match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/15/8-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-aj-styles-for-the-u-s-championship-riddle-returns-alexa-bliss-and-asuka-vs-nikki-ash-and-doudrop-in-a-wwe-womens-tag-te/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816012254/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/15/8-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-aj-styles-for-the-u-s-championship-riddle-returns-alexa-bliss-and-asuka-vs-nikki-ash-and-doudrop-in-a-wwe-womens-tag-te/ |archive-date=August 16, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the August 22 episode of ''Raw'', with his old titantron and duct tape "KO" tank top, he answered an open challenge by ] and defeated ] before fending off an attack from Gable and ] afterwards, turning ] in the process.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 22, 2022 |title=8/22 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Edge vs. Damian Priest, Alexa Bliss and Asuka vs. Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title tournament semifinal match, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus appears |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/22/8-22-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-edge-vs-damian-priest-alexa-bliss-and-asuka-vs-iyo-sky-and-dakota-kai-in-a-wwe-womens-tag-team-title-tournament-semifinal-match-wwe-hall/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903040851/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/22/8-22-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-edge-vs-damian-priest-alexa-bliss-and-asuka-vs-iyo-sky-and-dakota-kai-in-a-wwe-womens-tag-team-title-tournament-semifinal-match-wwe-hall/ |archive-date=September 3, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> | |||
==== Feud with The Bloodline and Cody Rhodes (2022–present)==== | |||
{{See also|Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn}} | |||
After a brief hiatus due to a knee injury,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=November 17, 2022 |title=Kevin Owens Update |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/165203/kevin-owens-update.html?p=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621102050/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/165203/kevin-owens-update.html?p=1 |archive-date=June 21, 2024 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=PWInsider}}</ref> Owens returned on the November 18 episode of ''SmackDown'', revealing himself as the fifth member of ] (], ], and ]) and ]'s team at ] against ] (Roman Reigns, ], ], ], and Sami Zayn).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mahjouri |first=Shakiel |date=November 18, 2022 |title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Kevin Owens stuns Roman Reigns, teams set for Survivor Series WarGames |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-kevin-owens-stuns-roman-reigns-teams-set-for-survivor-series-wargames/live/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119103919/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-kevin-owens-stuns-roman-reigns-teams-set-for-survivor-series-wargames/live/ |archive-date=November 19, 2022 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=]}}</ref> At the event on November 26, Owens' team lost to The Bloodline in a ].<ref name="SSeries2022">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 26, 2022 |title=WWE Survivor Series WarGames results: Powell's review of The Bloodline vs. Drew McIntyre, Kevin Owens, and The Brawling Brutes in a WarGames match, Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Alexa Bliss, and Mia Yim vs. Rhea Ripley, Nikki Cross, and Damage CTRL in a WarGames match, Seth Rollins vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Theory for the U.S. Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/26/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-the-bloodline-vs-drew-mcintyre-kevin-owens-and-the-brawling-brutes-in-a-wargames-match-bianca-belair-becky-lynch-asuka-alexa-bliss-and/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127185802/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/26/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-the-bloodline-vs-drew-mcintyre-kevin-owens-and-the-brawling-brutes-in-a-wargames-match-bianca-belair-becky-lynch-asuka-alexa-bliss-and/ |archive-date=November 27, 2022 |access-date=November 27, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> | |||
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At the ] on January 28, 2023, Owens lost to Reigns in an Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match. After the match, Owens was beaten down by The Bloodline, except for Zayn, who would hit Reigns with a chair, leading to the entire Bloodline attacking Zayn.<ref name="RR2023">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 28, 2023 |title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women's Championship, Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight in a Pitch Black match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-women/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519195404/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-women/ |archive-date=May 19, 2023 |access-date=January 28, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> After the ] main event on February 18, Owens saved Zayn from a beatdown by Reigns and Jimmy Uso.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 18, 2023 |title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, two Elimination Chamber matches, Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/18/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-sami-zayn-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-two-elimination-chamber-matches-edg/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226133417/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/18/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-sami-zayn-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-two-elimination-chamber-matches-edg/ |archive-date=February 26, 2023 |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', Zayn offered an olive branch to Owens and proposed that they team up to bring down The Bloodline together, but Owens rejected it.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 20, 2023 |title=2/20 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of the Elimination Chamber fallout edition with Austin Theory vs. Edge for the U.S. Championship, Mustafa Ali vs. Dolph Ziggler, Seth Rollins vs. The Miz |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/20/2-20-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-elimination-chamber-fallout-edition-with-austin-theory-vs-edge-for-the-u-s-championship-mustafa-ali-vs-dolph-ziggler-seth-rollins-vs-the-miz/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228041031/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/20/2-20-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-elimination-chamber-fallout-edition-with-austin-theory-vs-edge-for-the-u-s-championship-mustafa-ali-vs-dolph-ziggler-seth-rollins-vs-the-miz/ |archive-date=February 28, 2023 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the March 17 episode of ''SmackDown'', ] invited Owens and Zayn to hash it out so they can reunite to fight against The Bloodline, but Owens again declined to team up with Zayn. Later that night, Zayn confronted Jey Uso in the ring and was beaten up by The Usos. Owens ran out to save Zayn and embraced him, officially reuniting their tag team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=March 17, 2023 |title=3/17 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Moore's review of Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus for an Intercontinental Title shot at WrestleMania 39, Sami Zayn confronting Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes's appearance, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio vs. Zelina Vega and Santos Escobar |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/03/17/3-17-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-moores-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-for-an-intercontinental-title-shot-at-wrestlemania-39-sami-zayn-confronting-jey-uso-cody-rhodess-appearance-r/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324235147/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/03/17/3-17-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-moores-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-for-an-intercontinental-title-shot-at-wrestlemania-39-sami-zayn-confronting-jey-uso-cody-rhodess-appearance-r/ |archive-date=March 24, 2023 |access-date=March 18, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At Night 1 of WrestleMania 39 on April 1, Owens and Zayn won the ]hip (consisting of both the Raw and ]s) from The Usos in the main event, his first title win in six years.<ref name="WM39N1">{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=April 1, 2023 |title=4/1 WWE WrestleMania 39 – Night 1: Keller's report on Cena vs. Austin Theory, Rollins vs. Logan Paul, Usos vs. Sami & KO, Charlotte vs. Ripley, more |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/04/01/4-1-wwe-wrestlemania-39-night-1-kellers-report-on-cena-vs-austin-theory-rollins-vs-logan-paul-usos-vs-sami-ko-charlotte-vs-ripley-more/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402214858/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/04/01/4-1-wwe-wrestlemania-39-night-1-kellers-report-on-cena-vs-austin-theory-rollins-vs-logan-paul-usos-vs-sami-ko-charlotte-vs-ripley-more/ |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |access-date=April 1, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> This made Owens the 23rd ] champion and marked the second straight year he headlined a WrestleMania. The critically acclaimed match was ] by ] and became the eighth main roster WWE match to receive five stars, making it the first five star match in Owens' career.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-03-25 |title=Dave Meltzer Star Ratings - Wrestlemania 39 (2023) |url=https://www.iwnerd.com/dave-meltzer-star-ratings-wrestlemania-39-2023/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407185852/https://www.iwnerd.com/dave-meltzer-star-ratings-wrestlemania-39-2023/ |archive-date=April 7, 2023 |access-date=April 17, 2023 |website=IWNerd.com}}</ref> | |||
As part of the ], Owens, along with Zayn, was drafted to the ] ].<ref>{{cite web |date=April 28, 2023 |title=See all the results from the 2023 Draft |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430031156/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2023 |archive-date=April 30, 2023 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |publisher=]}}</ref> On the April 28 episode of ''SmackDown'', they defeated the Usos in a WrestleMania rematch to retain the titles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=April 28, 2023 |title=4/28 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of the WWE Draft night one, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. Jimmy and Jey Uso for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles, Zelina Vega vs. Sonya Deville |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/28/4-28-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-the-wwe-draft-night-one-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-jimmy-and-jey-uso-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-titles-zelina-vega-vs-sony/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505235229/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/28/4-28-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-the-wwe-draft-night-one-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-jimmy-and-jey-uso-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-titles-zelina-vega-vs-sony/ |archive-date=May 5, 2023 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on May 27, Owens and Zayn retained their Undisputed Tag Team Championship against The Bloodline's Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa.<ref name="NOC2023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/27/wwe-night-of-champions-results-powells-live-review-of-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-roman-reigns-and-solo-sikoa-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-titles-brock-lesnar-vs-cody-rhodes-seth-rollins-vs/|title=WWE Night of Champions results: Powell's live review of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles, Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins vs. AJ Styles for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Title|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=May 27, 2023|access-date=May 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527173019/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/27/wwe-night-of-champions-results-powells-live-review-of-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-roman-reigns-and-solo-sikoa-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-titles-brock-lesnar-vs-cody-rhodes-seth-rollins-vs/|archive-date=May 27, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Over the following months, Owens and Zayn successfully defended the titles against ]'s ] and ], ], and ]'s ] and ] in several matches on ''Raw'' and ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 12, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (6/12): Powell's live review of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles, Matt Riddle vs. Damian Priest in a Money in the Bank qualifier, Cody Rhodes vs. The Miz |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/12/wwe-raw-results-6-12-powells-live-review-of-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-champions-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-gunther-and-ludwig-kaiser-in-a-non-title-match-matt-riddle-vs-damian-priest-in-a-mone/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613003711/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/12/wwe-raw-results-6-12-powells-live-review-of-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-champions-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-gunther-and-ludwig-kaiser-in-a-non-title-match-matt-riddle-vs-damian-priest-in-a-mone/ |archive-date=June 13, 2023 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=June 30, 2023 |title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (6/30): Barnett’s review of Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair for the WWE Women’s Championship, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. Pretty Deadly for the Undisputed WWE Tag Titles, Roman Reigns on the MITB go-home show |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/30/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-6-30-barnetts-review-of-asuka-vs-charlotte-flair-for-the-wwe-womens-championship-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-pretty-deadly-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701180446/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/30/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-6-30-barnetts-review-of-asuka-vs-charlotte-flair-for-the-wwe-womens-championship-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-pretty-deadly-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag/ |archive-date=July 1, 2023 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 17, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (7/17): Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar's appearance in Cody Rhodes country, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez vs. Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/17/wwe-raw-results-7-17-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnars-appearance-in-cody-rhodes-country-liv-morgan-and-raquel-rodriguez-vs-sonya-deville-and-chelsea-green-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-team-ti/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230718212555/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/17/wwe-raw-results-7-17-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnars-appearance-in-cody-rhodes-country-liv-morgan-and-raquel-rodriguez-vs-sonya-deville-and-chelsea-green-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-team-ti/ |archive-date=July 18, 2023 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on September 2, Owens and Zayn lost the titles to Priest and ] in a Pittsburgh Steel City ] after interference from fellow Judgment Day members, ending their reign at 154 days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilpin |first=Matt |date=September 2, 2023 |title=WWE Payback 2023 full recap, highlights, photos and exclusives |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2023/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903034211/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2023/results |archive-date=September 3, 2023 |access-date=September 3, 2023 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> They were unsuccessful in a rematch for the titles on the September 25 episode of ''Raw''.<ref name="Raw09252023">{{cite web |last=Brookhouse |first=Brent |date=September 25, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Judgment Day beats Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in chaotic main event |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-judgment-day-beats-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-in-chaotic-main-event/live/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004045225/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-judgment-day-beats-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-in-chaotic-main-event/live/ |archive-date=October 4, 2023 |access-date=September 25, 2023 |work=]}}</ref> Also at Payback, Rhodes got Jey Uso—who was on SmackDown and had quit WWE shortly before Payback—reinstated as a member of Raw, and it was revealed that someone was traded to SmackDown for Jey. On the October 13 episode of ''SmackDown'', new SmackDown General Manager ] revealed that Owens had been traded to SmackDown for Jey,<ref>{{cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=October 13, 2023 |title=Kevin Owens Joins WWE SmackDown, Jey Uso Trade Now Complete |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kevin-owens-joins-wwe-smackdown-jey-uso-trade-now-complete |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023121033/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kevin-owens-joins-wwe-smackdown-jey-uso-trade-now-complete |archive-date=October 23, 2023 |access-date=October 13, 2023 |work=Fightful}}</ref> in turn splitting up the team of Owens and Zayn.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tessier |first=Colin |date=October 13, 2023 |title=Kevin Owens: My 'Bittersweet' Move To WWE SmackDown Effectively Ends My Partnership With Sami Zayn |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kevin-owens-my-bittersweet-move-wwe-smackdown-effectively-ends-my-partnership-sami-zayn |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023122317/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kevin-owens-my-bittersweet-move-wwe-smackdown-effectively-ends-my-partnership-sami-zayn |archive-date=October 23, 2023 |access-date=October 13, 2023 |work=Fightful}}</ref> | |||
On the December 15 episode of ''SmackDown'', Owens defeated ] to advance in the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=December 15, 2023 |title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (12/15): Barnett's review of the return of Roman Reigns, Carmelo Hayes vs. Grayson Waller and Kevin Owens vs. Austin Theory in tourney matches for a shot at the U.S. Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/15/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-12-15-barnetts-review-of-the-return-of-roman-reigns-carmelo-hayes-vs-grayson-waller-and-kevin-owens-vs-austin-theory-in-tourney-matches-for-a-shot-at-the-u-s/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231218123758/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/15/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-12-15-barnetts-review-of-the-return-of-roman-reigns-carmelo-hayes-vs-grayson-waller-and-kevin-owens-vs-austin-theory-in-tourney-matches-for-a-shot-at-the-u-s/ |archive-date=December 18, 2023 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> The following week, Owens defeated ]'s ] to advance to the finals of the tournament at ] on January 5, 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=December 22, 2023 |title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (12/22): Barnett's review of AJ Styles vs. Solo Sikoa, Carmelo Hayes vs. Kevin Owens and Santos Escobar vs. Bobby Lashley in tournament matches for a shot at the U.S. Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/22/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-12-22-barnetts-review-of-aj-styles-vs-solo-sikoa-carmelo-hayes-vs-kevin-owens-and-santos-escobar-vs-bobby-lashley-in-tournament-matches-for-a-shot-at-the-u/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240413223907/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/22/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-12-22-barnetts-review-of-aj-styles-vs-solo-sikoa-carmelo-hayes-vs-kevin-owens-and-santos-escobar-vs-bobby-lashley-in-tournament-matches-for-a-shot-at-the-u/ |archive-date=April 13, 2024 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> where he defeated ] to win the tournament and earn a title match against ] at ].<ref name="SmackDown01052024">{{cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=January 5, 2024 |title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (1/5): Barnett's review of Roman Reigns and Logan Paul's appearances, Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. AJ Styles for a shot at the WWE Universal Title at the Royal Rumble |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/05/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-1-5-barnetts-review-of-roman-reigns-and-logan-pauls-appearances-randy-orton-vs-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-a-shot-at-the-wwe-universal-title-at-the-royal-ru/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240121030338/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/05/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-1-5-barnetts-review-of-roman-reigns-and-logan-pauls-appearances-randy-orton-vs-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-a-shot-at-the-wwe-universal-title-at-the-royal-ru/ |archive-date=January 21, 2024 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on January 27, Owens lost to Paul via disqualification after he was caught using a pair of brass knuckles, given to him by Theory and ], against Paul by the referee.<ref name="RR2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Universal Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/27/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-vs-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 27, 2024|access-date=February 10, 2024|archive-date=January 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127233116/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/27/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-vs-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref> He then took part in the men's ] at the ] on February 24, but was eliminated by Randy Orton.<ref name="EC2024">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 24, 2024 |title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax for the Women's World Championship, Elimination Chamber matches, Grayson Waller Effect with Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/24/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-nia-jax-for-the-womens-world-championship-elimination-chamber-matches-grayson-waller-effect-with-seth-rollins-and-cody-rho/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007145358/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/24/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-nia-jax-for-the-womens-world-championship-elimination-chamber-matches-grayson-waller-effect-with-seth-rollins-and-cody-rho/ |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the March 15 episode of ''SmackDown'', SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that Owens would compete in a triple threat match against Orton and Paul for the United States Championship at ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Gregory |date=March 15, 2024 |title=Logan Paul defends the U.S. Title against Randy Orton and Kevin Owens |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/40/logan-paul-vs-randy-orton-vs-kevin-owens-united-states-title-triple-threat |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001222325/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/saturday/logan-paul-vs-randy-orton-vs-kevin-owens-united-states-title-triple |archive-date=October 1, 2024 |access-date=March 16, 2024 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> At Night 2 of WrestleMania XL on April 7, Owens failed to win the title when he was pinned by Paul after interference from ].<ref name="WM40N2">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 7, 2024 |title=WrestleMania XL results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes for the WWE Universal Championship with Bloodline Rules, Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/07/wrestlemania-xl-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-with-bloodline-rules-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heav/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408025008/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/07/wrestlemania-xl-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-with-bloodline-rules-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heav/ |archive-date=April 8, 2024 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> | |||
On the April 19 episode of ''SmackDown'', Owens reignited his feud with The Bloodline after he was attacked by its newest member, ].<ref name="SmackDown04192024">{{cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=April 19, 2024 |title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (4/19): Barnett's review of Bayley vs. Naomi for the WWE Women's Championship, LA Knight vs. AJ Styles for a shot at the WWE Championship at WWE Backlash |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/19/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-4-19-barnetts-review-of-bayley-vs-naomi-for-the-wwe-womens-championship-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-a-shot-at-the-wwe-championship-at-wwe-backlash/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240420022344/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/19/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-4-19-barnetts-review-of-bayley-vs-naomi-for-the-wwe-womens-championship-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-a-shot-at-the-wwe-championship-at-wwe-backlash/ |archive-date=April 20, 2024 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on May 4, Owens and Orton lost to Sikoa and Tonga in a Tag Team Street Fight after interference from Tama's brother ].<ref name="BacklashFrance">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 4, 2024 |title=WWE Backlash France results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso for the World Hvt. Title, Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/04/wwe-backlash-france-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-jey-uso-for-the-world-hvt-title-bayley-vs-naomi-vs-tiffany-str/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924224014/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/04/wwe-backlash-france-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-jey-uso-for-the-world-hvt-title-bayley-vs-naomi-vs-tiffany-str/ |archive-date=September 24, 2024 |access-date=May 4, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on July 6, Owens, Orton and ] lost to the Bloodline's Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga and the debuting ] in a six-man tag team match after interference from Loa.<ref name="MITB2024">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 6, 2024 |title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell's review of Damian Priest vs. Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, two MITB ladder matches, Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/06/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-damian-priest-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-two-mitb-ladder-matches-sami-zayn-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-intercontinental/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240706213626/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/06/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-damian-priest-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-two-mitb-ladder-matches-sami-zayn-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-intercontinental/ |archive-date=July 6, 2024 |access-date=July 6, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the August 9 episode of ''SmackDown'', Owens was offered an Undisputed WWE Championship match by Rhodes as a token of gratitude for assisting Rhodes in his feud with The Bloodline.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 9, 2024 |title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (8/9): Powell's review of Roman Reigns' return, DIY vs. Pretty Deadly for a shot at the WWE Tag Titles, Andrade vs. Santos Escobar for a shot at the U.S. Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/09/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-8-9-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-return-diy-vs-pretty-deadly-for-a-shot-at-the-wwe-tag-titles-andrade-vs-santos-escobar-for-a-shot-at-the-u-s-title/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814083550/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/09/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-8-9-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-return-diy-vs-pretty-deadly-for-a-shot-at-the-wwe-tag-titles-andrade-vs-santos-escobar-for-a-shot-at-the-u-s-title/ |archive-date=August 14, 2024 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on August 31, Owens failed to win the title from Rhodes.<ref name="BashBerlin">{{cite web |last=McGuire |first=Colin |date=August 31, 2024 |title=WWE Bash in Berlin results: McGuire's review of Gunther vs. Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Title, Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship, CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre in a strap match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/31/wwe-bash-in-berlin-results-mcguires-review-of-gunther-vs-randy-orton-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-cody-rhodes-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-wwe-championship-cm-punk-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-a-strap-mat/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927144608/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/31/wwe-bash-in-berlin-results-mcguires-review-of-gunther-vs-randy-orton-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-cody-rhodes-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-wwe-championship-cm-punk-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-a-strap-mat/ |archive-date=September 27, 2024 |access-date=August 31, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On October 5, after ] went off the air, fans captured video footage of Owens attacking Rhodes as he was entering his bus, turning Owens ] for the first time since 2022.<ref name="BadBlood2024">{{cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=October 5, 2024 |title=Kevin Owens Attacks Cody Rhodes In Parking Lot After WWE Bad Blood |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kevin-owens-attacks-cody-rhodes-after-wwe-bad-blood |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241017135125/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kevin-owens-attacks-cody-rhodes-after-wwe-bad-blood |archive-date=October 17, 2024 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |work=Fightful}}</ref> Owens solidified his heel turn on the following episode of ''SmackDown'' by attacking Orton in the parking lot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 11, 2024 |title=WWE Smackdown results (10/11): Powell's review of Roman Reigns' return, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill vs. Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, LA Knight vs. Carmelo Hayes for the U.S. Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/11/wwe-smackdown-results-10-11-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-return-bianca-belair-and-jade-cargill-vs-lash-legend-and-jakara-jackson-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-titles-la-knight-vs-carmelo/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241017100844/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/11/wwe-smackdown-results-10-11-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-return-bianca-belair-and-jade-cargill-vs-lash-legend-and-jakara-jackson-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-titles-la-knight-vs-carmelo/ |archive-date=October 17, 2024 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> A match was made official between Owens and Orton for ]. However, at the event both men brawled throughout the arena and the match never started.<ref name="CrownJewel2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's review of Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes for the Crown Jewel Championship, Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan for the Women's Crown Jewel Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/02/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-gunther-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-crown-jewel-championship-nia-jax-vs-liv-morgan-for-the-womens-crown-jewel-championship/|work=]|date=November 2, 2024|access-date=November 2, 2024}}</ref> At ] on December 14, Owens had another match against Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship but failed to win the title.<ref>{{cite web |last=Beaston |first=Erik |date=December 15, 2024 |title=WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10147081-wwe-saturday-nights-main-event-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-highlights |access-date=December 15, 2024 |website=]}}</ref> After the event went off the air, Owens brutally attacked Rhodes with a '']'' and got into a heated verbal and physical confrontation with ] ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gaydos |first=Ryan |date=December 15, 2024 |title=Kevin Owens hits Cody Rhodes with piledriver, Chelsea Green makes history at Saturday Night's Main Event |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/kevin-owens-hits-cody-rhodes-piledriver-chelsea-green-makes-history-saturday-nights-main-event |access-date=December 19, 2024 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref> Owens stole the ] (that was presented to Rhodes by Levesque specially for ''Saturday Night's Main Event'') and began referring to himself as the “True WWE Champion".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chowdhury |first=Pragya |date=December 18, 2024 |title=Kevin Owens Sparks a WWE Title Debate: Who is the Real Champion? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/wwe/top-stories/kevin-owens-sparks-a-wwe-title-debate-who-is-the-real-champion/articleshow/116411165.cms |access-date=December 19, 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
== Other media == | == Other media == | ||
In 2012, Ring of Honor (ROH) released |
In 2012, ] (ROH) released a two-disc set entitled ''Kevin Steen: Ascension to the Top'', focusing on his first two years with the promotion, and ''Kevin Steen: Descent into Madness'', covering his solo run from 2009 to 2010. In 2013, ROH released a DVD titled ''Kevin Steen: Hell Rising'', which included both his best matches in the promotion and a ], in which Steen went into detail most notably about his relationship with Jim Cornette and his booking of ROH.<ref name=HellRisingDVD>{{cite AV media notes|title=ROH Hell Rising|orig-date=2014|publisher=]|year=2013}}</ref> The DVD was pulled from ROH's online store shortly after its release.<ref name=PWTorchHellRising>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/radicanstake/article_71633.shtml|title=Radican's ROH DVD Review Series: "Kevin Steen: Hell Rising" – Steen discusses relationship with Cornette, run as ROH champ, new details on time away from ROH in 2011|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=June 30, 2013|access-date=December 18, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219081311/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/radicanstake/article_71633.shtml|archive-date=December 19, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/288627|title=100 Percent Fordified: Ring of Honor Kevin Steen – Hell Rising|last=Ford|first=Kevin|date=June 25, 2013|access-date=December 18, 2013|work=411Mania|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219100312/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/288627|archive-date=December 19, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> It was made available again during the 2013 Christmas season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/product/kevin-steen-hell-rising-2-disc-set|title=Kevin Steen: Hell Rising 2 disc set|access-date=December 4, 2014|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210141045/http://www.rohwrestling.com/product/kevin-steen-hell-rising-2-disc-set|archive-date=December 10, 2014}}</ref> Following his departure, ROH released another three disc set entitled ''Thanks Steen Thanks'', which featured matches from the end of his championship run through his final match with the company. | ||
Owens is a playable character in the video games such as '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas|title=Superstars and Divas featured on WWE 2K16 roster list|date=August 10, 2015|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321095326/https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas|archive-date=March 21, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 6, 2019}}</ref> '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/gallery/wwe-2k17-roster-art-photos|title=Photos: Find out who made the WWE 2K17 roster|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401063820/https://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/gallery/wwe-2k17-roster-art-photos|archive-date=April 1, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 6, 2019}}</ref> '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k18/article/wwe-2k18-roster-playable-character-list|title=WWE 2K18 roster: Meet the Superstars joining the list of playable characters|last=Artus|first=Matthew|date=September 27, 2017|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107162419/http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k18/article/wwe-2k18-roster-playable-character-list|archive-date=November 7, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=November 4, 2017}}</ref> '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/wwe-2k19-roster-full-list-200-confirmed-wrestlers-/2900-2163/|title=WWE 2K19 Roster Full List: 200+ Confirmed Wrestlers & DLC Superstars|website=]|first=Mat|last=Elfring|date=October 11, 2018|access-date=October 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014404/https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/wwe-2k19-roster-full-list-200-confirmed-wrestlers-/2900-2163/|archive-date=October 13, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> '']'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=WWE 2K20 Roster: All Characters, Superstars and Legends |website=The Smack Down Hotel |url=https://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/wwe2k20/roster/ |access-date=March 16, 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref> '']'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=WWE 2K22 Full Roster List |url=https://wwe.2k.com/roster-list/ |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=WWE 2K22 |language=en-US}}</ref> '']''<ref>{{Cite web |title=WWE 2K23 Roster |url=https://wwe.2k.com/2k23/roster-list/ |access-date=March 16, 2023 |website=WWE 2K23 |language=en-US}}</ref> and '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WWE 2K24 Roster |url=https://wwe.2k.com/2k24/roster-list/ |access-date=March 3, 2023 |website=WWE 2K24 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Steen married Karina Lamer in 2007.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://instagram.com/karinaleilas/ |title=Karina Steen (@karinaleilas) • Instagram photos and videos |access-date=October 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222095505/https://www.instagram.com/karinaleilas/ |archive-date=December 22, 2015 }}</ref> They have a son named Owen (named after ], with Steen dedicating his WWE ring name to both his son and Hart)<ref name="Son">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/fightowensfight/status/199461469719494656|archive-url=https://archive.today/20151013011000/https://twitter.com/fightowensfight/status/199461469719494656|archive-date=October 13, 2015|date=May 7, 2012|access-date=June 2, 2015|last=Steen|first=Kevin|title=Owen Steen|publisher=Twitter}}</ref> and a daughter named Élodie Leila.<ref name="Daughter">{{cite web|last=Steen|first=Kevin|title=Élodie Leila Steen|url=https://twitter.com/FightSteenFight/status/458640103506583552|publisher=]|date=April 22, 2014|access-date=April 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714161249/https://twitter.com/FightSteenFight/status/458640103506583552|archive-date=July 14, 2014}}</ref> At the end of the '']'' event in May 2008, a then-six-month-old Owen appeared in a segment with ] in which Excalibur called him "ugly", prompting Steen to perform three consecutive package piledrivers on him before placing Owen on top of Excalibur for the pinfall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/movies/news/75830/Pro-Wrestling-Guerrilla:-Dynamite-Duumvirate-Tag-Team-Title-Tournament-Night-1---5.17.08.htm|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla: Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament Night 1 – 5.17.08|date=May 18, 2008|access-date=February 21, 2010|last=Domingo|first=Bayani|publisher=411Mania|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607014539/http://www.411mania.com/movies/news/75830/Pro-Wrestling-Guerrilla:-Dynamite-Duumvirate-Tag-Team-Title-Tournament-Night-1---5.17.08.htm|archive-date=June 7, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
Growing up in ], Steen is of ] heritage and speaks French as his first language.<ref></ref><ref name="Leaders">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/wwe-nxt-sami-zayn-adrian-neville-fergal-devitt-kevin-steen-hideo-itami-interview-26641720|website=WWE.com|date=September 18, 2014|accessdate=August 26, 2015|title=Leaders of the new school}}</ref> Steen participated in sports such as hockey, soccer, and baseball. He never considered developing a career out of any of those sports, especially soccer after suffering an injury at age 11. Instead, he considered becoming a professional wrestler after watching a VHS tape of ] with his father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.steenwrestling.com/bio.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716133757/http://www.steenwrestling.com/bio.htm|archivedate=July 16, 2011|title=Biography}}</ref> Steen learned to speak English as a teenager from watching '']'' and mimicking the promos and commentary that he heard.<ref name="Leaders" /> | |||
Steen and his wife Karina<ref>http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/0519/594438/kevin-owens-wife-posts-video-of-their-son-reacting-to-his-dad/</ref>{{unreliable source?|certain=y|date=February 2016}}<ref>https://instagram.com/karinaleilas/</ref> have a son named Owen (named after ])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/fightowensfight/status/199461469719494656|date=May 7, 2012|accessdate=June 2, 2015|last=Steen|first=Kevin|title=Owen Steen|publisher=Twitter}}</ref> and a daughter named Élodie Leila.<ref>{{cite web|last=Steen|first=Kevin|title=Élodie Leila Steen|url=https://twitter.com/FightSteenFight/status/458640103506583552|publisher=]|date=April 22, 2014|accessdate=April 23, 2014}}</ref> In May 2008, at the end of the '']'' event, Steen's then-six-month-old son appeared in a segment with ], in which Excalibur called him ugly. Steen performed three consecutive package piledrivers on Excalibur before placing his son on top of Excalibur for the pin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/movies/news/75830/Pro-Wrestling-Guerrilla:-Dynamite-Duumvirate-Tag-Team-Title-Tournament-Night-1---5.17.08.htm|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla: Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament Night 1 – 5.17.08|date=May 18, 2008|accessdate=February 21, 2010|last=Domingo|first=Bayani|publisher=411Mania}}</ref> | |||
Steen is best friends with fellow Canadian wrestler Rami Sebei, currently known in WWE as ], with the pair's on-screen characters ] various times since they first met in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/kevin-owens-sami-zayn-friendship/\|title=BROTHERS: The Kevin Owens And Sami Zayn Story|website=ProWrestling Stories|first=Marc|last=Madison|date=January 15, 2023 }}</ref> | |||
== In wrestling == | |||
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Steen is a fan of Canadian country singer ]. The two met at her Montreal show in 2018, where he joined her on stage and she promised that she would sing her song "]" for him if he defeated his then-rival, ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dasgupta |first1=Riju |title=WWE News: Kevin Owens shows up at Shania Twain concert, has a hilarious exchange |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/wwe-news-kevin-owens-shows-up-at-shania-twain-concert-has-a-hilarious-exchange-video |website=Sportskeeda |date=June 27, 2018 |access-date=7 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Longmire |first1=Rebecca |title=WWE Star Kevin Owens Sparks Twitter Meltdown As He Joins Shania Twain Onstage, Begs Her To Play His Favourite Song |url=https://etcanada.com/news/342102/wwe-star-kevin-owens-sparks-twitter-meltdown-as-he-joins-shania-twain-onstage-begs-her-to-play-his-favourite-song/ |website=ET Canada |date=June 27, 2018 |publisher=Corus Entertainment Inc. |access-date=7 February 2023 |archive-date=February 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207033009/https://etcanada.com/news/342102/wwe-star-kevin-owens-sparks-twitter-meltdown-as-he-joins-shania-twain-onstage-begs-her-to-play-his-favourite-song/ }}</ref> | |||
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* '''Finishing moves''' | |||
** '''As Kevin Owens''' | |||
*** ]<ref name=WWE/> | |||
** '''As Kevin Steen | |||
*** ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1266560218.php|title=ROH on HDNet Recap – 2/15/10|date=February 12, 2010|accessdate=February 19, 2010|last=Martin|first=Adam|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> – 2010 | |||
*** ''F-Cinq''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ringofhonor/article_78629.shtml|title=Metzger's ROH TV results 5/25: Maintenance show post-NYC includes Kevin Steen main event, TV Title match, more|last=Metzger|first=Mike|date=May 26, 2014|accessdate=August 30, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> (]) / ''Deep Sea Diverticulitis''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/43095-feature-jason-namako-recaps-pwg-is-your-body-ready|title=Jason Namako recaps PWG Is your Body Ready?|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=August 8, 2013|accessdate=May 10, 2014|work=WrestleView}}</ref> (]) (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1329148998|title=ROH on Sinclair Results – 2/11/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=February 13, 2012|accessdate=February 22, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref><ref name=ROH021812>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1329760554|title=ROH on Sinclair Results – 2/18/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=February 20, 2012|accessdate=February 22, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1331563758|title=ROH on Sinclair Results – 3/10/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=March 12, 2012|accessdate=March 16, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref> – 2012–2014 | |||
*** ],<ref name="OWOW"/><ref name="Wrestlingdata">{{cite web|url = http://wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=560|title = Kevin Steen|accessdate = February 22, 2014|publisher = Wrestlingdata.com}}</ref> sometimes from the ]<ref name=GBHXI/> | |||
*** ]<ref name=ROH>{{cite web|url=https://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/roster/kevin-steen|title=Kevin Steen|accessdate=December 27, 2011|work=]}}</ref> | |||
*** ''Steenalizer'' (],<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/k/kevin-steen.html|title=Kevin Steen|accessdate=October 23, 2010|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref><ref name="Wrestlingdata"/> sometimes into the turnbuckles)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_champion/champion006.html|title="Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen Title History|accessdate=November 29, 2015|work=]}}</ref> | |||
* '''Signature moves''' | |||
** ]<ref name="Wrestlingdata"/> | |||
** ]<ref>John Canton (July 19, 2015). . ''TJR Wrestling''. Retrieved July 19, 2015.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/0720/598511/wwe-monday-night-raw-results/index-7.shtml|title=WWE Monday Night RAW Results: Undertaker And Brock Lesnar Brawl, Divas Matches, More|work=WrestlingInc.com|accessdate=8 August 2015}}</ref><ref>James Caldwell (October 26, 2015). . ''Pro Wrestling Torch''. Retrieved October 26, 2015.</ref> | |||
** ]<ref name=MITB2015 /><ref>Caldwell, James (July 20, 2015). . ''Pro Wrestling Torch''. Retrieved July 20, 2015.</ref> | |||
** ]<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
** ] onto the barricade<ref name="411’s WWE RAW Report 8.10.15">Tony Acero (August 10, 2015). . ''411Mania''. Retrieved August 10, 2015.</ref><ref>Tony Acero (December 7, 2015). . ''411Mania''. Retrieved December 7, 2015.</ref><ref>Marc Middleton (December 13, 2015). . ''Wrestling Inc.''. Retrieved December 13, 2015.</ref> | |||
** ]<ref>Justin James (December 18, 2014). . ''Pro Wrestling Torch''. Retrieved December 18, 2014.</ref><ref>Larry Csonka (November 5, 2015). . ''411Mania''. Retrieved November 5, 2015.</ref><ref>Caldwell, James (November 22, 2015). . ''Pro Wrestling Torch''. Retrieved November 22, 2015.</ref> | |||
** ''Go Home Driver''<ref name="OWOW"/> (ROH / PWG) / ] into an ]<ref name="OWOW"/><ref name="Wrestlingdata"/> (]) | |||
** ]<ref name="OWOW"/><ref name="Wrestlingdata"/> | |||
** ],<ref name="OWOW"/><ref name="Wrestlingdata"/> sometimes while performing a ]<ref name="CSSEC2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2015/5/31/8678045/wwe-elimination-chamber-2015-results-live-streaming-match-coverage|title=WWE Elimination Chamber 2015 results, live streaming match coverage: John Cena vs. Kevin Owens|accessdate=November 6, 2015|last1=Mroko|first1=Geno|last2=Dawson|first2=Chris|date=May 31, 2015|publisher=CageSideSeats}}</ref> | |||
** Multiple ] variations | |||
*** ]<ref name=MITB2015/> | |||
*** ''Sidewinder Suplex'' (])<ref name="Wrestlingdata"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/48628/The-Independent-Insight:-CZW-%5CBest-of-the-Best-V%5C-5.14.05.htm|title=The Independent Insight: CZW "Best of the Best V" 5.14.05|accessdate=November 30, 2009|last=Nichols|first=JP|date=January 24, 2007|publisher=411Mania}}</ref> | |||
*** ]<ref>{{citation|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/104-ring-of-honor/33242-roh-tv-report-roh-title-tournament-matches|title=ROH TV report – ROH title tournament matches|last=Musgrave|first=Dave|date=September 22, 2013|accessdate=April 19, 2014|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ringofhonor/article_77895.shtml|title=Metzger's ROH TV results 4/19: Steen vs. Elgin for an IWGP Title shot, The Decade six-man tag from Mania Weekend|last=Metzger|first=Mike|date=April 20, 2014|accessdate=April 19, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
*** ] from the ]<ref name=MITB2015 /><ref>Jason Namako (March 25, 2015). . ''Wrestleview''. Retrieved March 25, 2015.</ref><ref>Sean Ross Sapp (May 31, 2015).. ''Wrestling Inc''. Retrieved May 31, 2015.</ref><ref name="pwtorch.com">Caldwell, James (August 23, 2015). . ''Pro Wrestling Torch''. Retrieved August 23, 2015.</ref> – usually used as a ] counter | |||
** ] spun into a ]<ref name=EC2015/><ref name=MITB2015/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/wrestling/wwe-elimination-chamber-2015-results-5800116|title=WWE Elimination Chamber 2015: Results and review - Kevin Owens in stunning debut victory over John Cena|accessdate=November 6, 2015|last=Docking|first=Neil|date=June 1, 2015|publisher=]}}</ref> – 2015–present | |||
** ] into the ring apron<ref name=NXT121114/><ref name=MITB2015/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_82363.shtml#.VjzzRWvXjXk|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 12/18 - WEEK 131: Takeover fall-out, including Neville vs. Owens, Zayn's tiitle win, more; Overall Reax|accessdate=November 6, 2015|last=James|first=Justin|date=December 18, 2015|publisher=PWTorch}}</ref> – usually used to cause a storyline injury | |||
** ]<ref>Sean Ross Sapp (May 31, 2015). . ''Wrestling Inc''. Retrieved May 31, 2015.</ref> | |||
** ]<ref name=Thunderdome>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/64118|title=BG Says: PWG Beyond the Thunderdome|accessdate=November 30, 2009|last=Garoon|first=Brad|date=January 24, 2008|publisher=411Mania}}</ref> | |||
** ]<ref name="OWOW"/><ref name="Wrestlingdata"/> | |||
** ] ]<ref name=NXT121114/><ref name="411’s WWE RAW Report 8.10.15"/><ref name="pwtorch.com"/> | |||
** ''Steen Breaker''<ref name="Wrestlingdata"/> (ROH / PWG) / ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=75799&p=4|title=COMPLETE ROH 11TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW iPPV COVERAGE: TWO TITLES CHANGE HANDS, SCUM DOUBLES IN SIZE, AND A TON OF GREAT WRESTLING AS ROH PRESENTS THEIR BEST OVERALL EVENT IN YEARS By Stuart Carapola}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/49274/roh-on-hdnet-report-colt-cabana-el-generico-take-on-kevin-steen-steve-corino-in-an-anything-goes-match-that-may-be-the-best-match-on-the-best-episode-of-roh-on-hdnet-this-year.html?p=1|title=ROH ON HDNET REPORT: COLT CABANA & EL GENERICO TAKE ON KEVIN STEEN & STEVE CORINO IN AN ANYTHING GOES MATCH THAT MAY BE THE BEST MATCH ON THE BEST EPISODE OF ROH ON HDNET THIS YEAR By Stuart Carapola}}</ref> (WWE) | |||
** ]<ref name="OWOW"/><ref name="Wrestlingdata"/> | |||
* '''Nicknames''' | |||
** "The Anti-Christ of Pro Wrestling"<ref name=ROH/> | |||
** "Mr. Wrestling"<ref name=ROH/> | |||
** "Wrestling's Worst Nightmare"<ref name=ROH021812/> | |||
** "The Zoo Enthusiast" | |||
** '''"The Prizefighter"''' | |||
** '''"K.O."''' | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** "]" by ]<ref name=Themes>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1499&page=15&sortby=colWorkers&sorttype=ASC|title=Themes|work=Cagematch|accessdate=March 11, 2012}}</ref> (]/]/]) | |||
** "Creeper" by Ian Anderson (ROH) | |||
** "Unsettling Differences" by Blue Smock Nancy (ROH/PWG) | |||
** '''"Fight"''' by ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wwe-nxt-fight-kevin-owens/id951108863|title=WWE NXT: Fight (Kevin Owens) – Single|date=December 12, 2014|accessdate=December 13, 2014|work=]|publisher=]}}</ref> (]/]; December 11, 2014–present) | |||
== Championships and accomplishments == | == Championships and accomplishments == | ||
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* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_74869.shtml|title=Show results – 11/30 AAW in Berwyn, Ill.: Steen captures AAW Title, Finals of Allegiance Tag Tournament more|date=December 1, 2013| |
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_74869.shtml|title=Show results – 11/30 AAW in Berwyn, Ill.: Steen captures AAW Title, Finals of Allegiance Tag Tournament more|date=December 1, 2013|access-date=December 1, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203034155/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_74869.shtml|archive-date=December 3, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=565|title=AAW Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=November 30, 2013|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | ||
* '''Capital City Championship Combat''' | * '''Capital City Championship Combat''' | ||
** |
** C4 Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1143|title=C4 Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=June 6, 2009|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | ||
** |
** C4 Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1419|title=C4 Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=April 30, 2011|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | ||
** |
** C4 Championship Tournament (2009)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1261&page=2|title=C4 Championship Tournament (2009)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=June 6, 2009|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | ||
* '''Combat Revolution Wrestling''' | |||
** CRW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Pat Skillz<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luttecrw.com/champ_tagteam.html|title=Historique du Titre Tag Team de la CRW|accessdate=January 19, 2014|work=Combat Revolution Wrestling|language=French}}</ref> | |||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (])<ref name="CZWiron">{{cite web|url=http://www.czwrestling.com/titlehistory/#NewHorror|title=CZW New Horror Champions| |
** ] (])<ref name="CZWiron">{{cite web|url=http://www.czwrestling.com/titlehistory/#NewHorror |title=CZW New Horror Champions |access-date=October 23, 2010 |publisher=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091005104115/http://www.czwrestling.com/titlehistory/ |archive-date=October 5, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=99|title=CZW Iron Man Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=August 13, 2005|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | ||
* |
*'''Elite Wrestling Revolution''' | ||
**EWR Heavyweight Championship (2 times, inaugural)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1047|title=EWR Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=February 6, 2004|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | |||
** EWR Heavyweight Championship (2 times)<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
**Elite 8 (2005)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1127&page=2|title=Elite 8 (2005)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=November 5, 2005|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | |||
** EWR Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2004)<ref></ref> | |||
**EWR Championship Tournament (2004)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1129&page=2|title=EWR Championship Tournament (2004)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=February 6, 2004|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | |||
** Elite 8 Tournament (2005) | |||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** IWS Canadian Championship (1 time)<ref name=CageTitle/> | ** IWS Canadian Championship (1 time)<ref name=CageTitle/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=412|title=IWS Canadian Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=May 24, 2008|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | ||
** IWS World Heavyweight Championship (3 times)<ref name="OWOW"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2004-06.html|title=Independent Wrestling Results – June 2004| |
** ] (3 times)<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/k/kevin-steen.html|title=Kevin Steen|access-date=October 23, 2010|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110524010312/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/k/kevin-steen.html|archive-date=May 24, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2004-06.html|title=Independent Wrestling Results – June 2004|access-date=July 5, 2008|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080505014754/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2004-06.html|archive-date=May 5, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=411|title=IWS World Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=March 22, 2008|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | ||
* '''North Shore Pro Wrestling''' | * '''North Shore Pro Wrestling''' | ||
** NSPW Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1389|title=NSPW Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=August 6, 2011|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | |||
** NSPW Championship (1 time)<ref name=CageTitle/> | |||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (])<ref name=PWGWorld2/><ref name=PWGWorld3/><ref name="PWGworld">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_champion/champion006.html|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Champion: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen| |
** ] (])<ref name=PWGWorld2/><ref name=PWGWorld3/><ref name="PWGworld">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_champion/champion006.html|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Champion: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen|access-date=October 23, 2010|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111012193614/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_champion/champion006.html|archive-date=October 12, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=123|title=PWG World Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=August 6, 2005|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | ||
** ] (]) – with ] (2) and ] (1)<ref name=Fear/><ref name="PWGTag1">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/champion016.html|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Champions: El Generico & "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen| |
** ] (]) – with ] (2) and ] (1)<ref name=Fear/><ref name="PWGTag1">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/champion016.html|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Champions: El Generico & "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen|access-date=October 23, 2010|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111012213230/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/champion016.html|archive-date=October 12, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="PWGtag2">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/champion019.html|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Champions: El Generico & "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen (2nd Reign)|access-date=October 23, 2010|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111012213235/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/champion019.html|archive-date=October 12, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=124|title=PWG World Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=July 29, 2007|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | ||
* ''''']''''' | * ''''']''''' | ||
** Ranked |
** Ranked No. 3 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the '']'' in 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2017.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2017|access-date=August 30, 2017|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831132846/http://profightdb.com/pwi-500/2017.html|archive-date=August 31, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
* ''']''' | |||
** Class of 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsiderxtra.com/ViewArticle.php?id=33999&p=1|title=Bret Hart, Kevin Owens inducted into Quebec Wrestling Hall of Fame|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=December 6, 2017|access-date=December 7, 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> | |||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (])<ref name=BorderWars/> | ** ] (])<ref name=BorderWars/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=121|title=ROH World Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=May 12, 2012|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | ||
** ] (]) – with El Generico<ref name="ROHtag">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtagteamtitles.php|title=Ring Of Honor Tag Team Championship| |
** ] (]) – with ]<ref name="ROHtag">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtagteamtitles.php|title=Ring Of Honor Tag Team Championship |access-date=April 5, 2010 |publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412035856/http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtagteamtitles.php|archive-date=April 12, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=122|title=ROH World Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=September 19, 2008|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | ||
**]<ref>{{cite web|url= |
** ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=729&page=2|title=ROH World Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament (2008)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=February 22, 2008|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | ||
** Match of the Decade (2010s) {{small|vs. El Generico at ]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/match-decade-kevin-steen-vs-el-generico-ladder-war|title=Match of The Decade: Kevin Steen vs. El Generico Ladder War|access-date=August 7, 2021|work=]|date=January 23, 2020}}</ref> | |||
* ''''']''''' | * ''''']''''' | ||
** Best Heel (2015)<ref name=" |
** Best Heel (2015)<ref name="RollingStone2015">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/wwe-wrestler-s-of-the-year-the-new-day-20151214|title=WWE Wrestler(s) of the Year|date=December 14, 2015|access-date=December 14, 2015|publisher=Rolling Stone}}</ref> | ||
** Best Promos (2015)<ref name=" |
** Best Promos (2015) {{small|tied with ]}}<ref name="RollingStoneHalfYear2015">{{cite magazine|last=Herzog|first=Kenny|title=WWE Wrestler of the Year (So Far): Kevin Owens|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-so-far-kevin-owens-75404/|magazine=]|date=July 1, 2015|access-date=December 20, 2020}}</ref> | ||
** Best Storyline (2015) |
** Best Storyline (2015) {{small|vs. John Cena}}<ref name="RollingStone2015"/> | ||
** Ranked No. 6 of the 10 best WWE wrestlers of 2016<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herzog|first=Ken|title=10 Best WWE Wrestlers of 2016|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/10-best-wwe-wrestlers-of-2016-119760/enzo-and-cass-121969/|magazine=]|date=December 21, 2016|access-date=September 30, 2020}}</ref> | |||
** Rookie of the Year (2015)<ref name="rollingstone.com"/> | |||
** |
** Rookie of the Year (2015)<ref name="RollingStone2015"/> | ||
** WWE Match of the Year (2015) {{small|vs. John Cena at ]}}<ref name="RollingStone2015"/> | |||
** WWE Wrestler of the Year (So Far) (2015)<ref name="kevin owens">{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-so-far-kevin-owens-20150701|title=WWE Wrestler of the Year (So Far)|accessdate=July 1, 2015|publisher=Rolling Stone}}</ref> | |||
** WWE Wrestler of the Half-Year (2015)<ref name="RollingStoneHalfYear2015"/> | |||
* '''''SoCal Uncensored''''' | |||
* ''''']''''' | |||
** Match of the Year (2011) <small>with Super Dragon vs. ] on December 10</small><ref name=SoCal2011>{{cite web|url=http://socaluncensored.com/2012/10/02/2011-socal-year-end-awards/|title=2011 SoCal Year End Awards|date=October 2, 2012|accessdate=August 7, 2015|work=SoCal Uncensored}}</ref> | |||
** |
** Match of the Year (2011) <small>with Super Dragon vs. ] on December 10</small><ref name=SoCal2011>{{cite web|url=http://socaluncensored.com/2012/10/02/2011-socal-year-end-awards/|title=2011 SoCal Year End Awards|date=October 2, 2012|access-date=August 7, 2015|work=SoCal Uncensored|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426170250/http://socaluncensored.com/2012/10/02/2011-socal-year-end-awards/|archive-date=April 26, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
** Wrestler of the Year (2005, 2011, 2012)<ref name=SoCal2011/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.socaluncensored.com/titles/awards/scu05.htm|title=SoCal UNCENSORED Awards 2005|work=SoCal Uncensored|access-date=April 9, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100822123621/http://www.socaluncensored.com/titles/awards/scu05.htm|archive-date=August 22, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://socaluncensored.com/2013/03/04/2012-socal-year-end-awards/|title=2012 SoCal Year End Awards|date=March 4, 2013|access-date=August 7, 2015|work=SoCal Uncensored|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929063008/http://socaluncensored.com/2013/03/04/2012-socal-year-end-awards/|archive-date=September 29, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
* '''Squared Circle Wrestling''' | |||
* ''''']''''' | |||
** 2CW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the2cwfancast.com/results.html|title=2CW Event results|accessdate=June 24, 2012|work=The 2CW Fancast}}</ref> | |||
** Ranked No. 7 of the ] in 2017<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2017/12/29/top-10-wrestlers-2017|title=Top 10 Wrestlers of the Year|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=December 29, 2017|access-date=December 30, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229202856/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2017/12/29/top-10-wrestlers-2017|archive-date=December 29, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
** ] (]) – with Jason Axe | |||
* ''''']''''' | |||
** 2CW Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2012)<ref></ref> | |||
** ] (2010–2012)<ref name=WON2010>{{cite magazine|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2011|title=Biggest issue of the year: The 2011 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Issue|magazine=]|location=]|pages=1–40|issn=1083-9593}}</ref><ref name="WON11">{{cite magazine|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 30, 2012|title=Jan 30 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Gigantic year-end awards issue, best and worst in all categories plus UFC on FX 1, death of Savannah Jack, ratings, tons and tons of news|magazine=]|location=]|issn=1083-9593}}</ref><ref name="WON12">{{cite magazine|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 23, 2013|title=The 2012 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Annual Awards Issue|magazine=]|location=]|issn=1083-9593|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/29425-the-2012-wrestling-observer-newsletter-annual-awards-issue}}</ref> | |||
* ''''']''''' | |||
** ] (2010–2012)<ref name=WON2010>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2011|title=Biggest issue of the year: The 2011 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Issue|periodical=]|publication-place=Campbell, CA|pages=1–40|issn=1083-9593}}</ref><ref name="WON11">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 30, 2012|title=Jan 30 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Gigantic year-end awards issue, best and worst in all categories plus UFC on FX 1, death of Savannah Jack, ratings, tons and tons of news|journal=]|location=Campbell, CA|issn=1083-9593}}</ref><ref name="WON12">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 23, 2013|title=The 2012 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Annual Awards Issue|journal=]|location=]|issn=1083-9593|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/29425-the-2012-wrestling-observer-newsletter-annual-awards-issue}}</ref> | |||
** ] (2010) {{small|vs. El Generico}}<ref name=WON2010/> | ** ] (2010) {{small|vs. El Generico}}<ref name=WON2010/> | ||
** ] (2023) {{small|with ] vs. ]}}<ref name="Melz23">{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=February 26, 2024 Observer Newsletter: 2023 Observer Awards issue |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-26-2024-observer-newsletter-2023-observer-awards-issue |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |date=February 23, 2024 |access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref> | |||
* '''Squared Circle Wrestling''' | |||
** 2CW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1144|title=2CW Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=June 23, 2012|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | |||
** 2CW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jason Axe<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1145|title=2CW Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=May 16, 2014|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | |||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (])<ref name="WWEUniversalChampionship">{{cite web |title=Universal Championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/universal-championship |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405165423/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/universal-championship |archive-date=April 5, 2017 |access-date=February 24, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Kreikenbohm |first=Philip |date=August 29, 2016 |title=WWE Universal Championship |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3102 |access-date=November 19, 2020 |publisher=Cagematch}}</ref> | |||
** ] (]) | |||
** ] (])<ref name="NXTChampionship">{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-championship |title=NXT Championship |publisher=] |access-date=February 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409171029/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-championship |archive-date=April 9, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1789 |title=NXT Championship |first=Philip |last=Kreikenbohm |publisher=Cagematch |date=February 11, 2015 |access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** ] (])<ref name="ICChampionship">{{cite web |title=Intercontinental Championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/intercontinental |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116121547/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/intercontinental |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=February 24, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Kreikenbohm |first=Philip |date=September 20, 2015 |title=WWE Intercontinental Championship |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=16 |access-date=November 19, 2020 |publisher=Cagematch}}</ref> | |||
** ] (]) | |||
** ] (])<ref name="USChampionship">{{cite web |title=United States Championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113024140/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/5192013-dean-ambrose |archive-date=January 13, 2016 |access-date=April 4, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Kreikenbohm |first=Philip |date=April 2, 2017 |title=WWE United States Championship |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=62 |access-date=November 19, 2020 |publisher=Cagematch}}</ref> | |||
** ] (]) – with ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championship|title=WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
** ] (]) – with Sami Zayn<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/smackdown-tag-team-championship|title=WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
** ] | |||
** ] (2023) | |||
== ''Lucha de Apuesta'' record == | |||
{{ |
{{see also|Lucha libre#Luchas de Apuestas|l1=Luchas de Apuestas}} | ||
{|class="wikitable sortable" width=100% | {|class="wikitable sortable" width=100% style="text-align: center" | ||
!width=20% scope="col"|Winner (wager) | |||
!width=20% scope="col"|Loser (wager) | |||
!width=20% scope="col"|Location | |||
!width=20% scope="col"|Event | |||
!width=15% scope="col"|Date | |||
!class="unsortable" width=5% scope="col"|Notes | |||
|- | |||
|] (mask) || Kevin Steen (contract) || New York City, New York || ] || {{dts|2010|12|18}} || This was an unsanctioned ]<ref name=FinalBattle2010/> | |||
|- | |- | ||
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=20%|Winner (wager) | |||
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=20%|Loser (wager) | |||
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17.5%|Location | |||
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=10%|Event | |||
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Date | |||
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17.5%|Notes | |||
|- align="center" | |||
|] (mask) || Kevin Steen (contract) || ] || ] || {{dts|2010|12|18}} || This was an unsanctioned fight without honor.<ref name=FinalBattle2010/> | |||
|} | |} | ||
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Canadian professional wrestler For the American basketball player, see Kevin Owens (basketball). For the British news anchor, see Kevin Owen.
Kevin Owens | |
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Owens in 2023 | |
Birth name | Kevin Yanick Steen |
Born | (1984-05-07) May 7, 1984 (age 40) Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada |
Spouse(s) |
Karina Lamer (m. 2007) |
Children | 2 |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Kevin Owens Kevin Steen |
Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Billed weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
Billed from | Marieville, Quebec, Canada |
Trained by | Jacques Rougeau Pierre Carl Ouellet Serge Jodoin Terry Taylor |
Debut | May 7, 2000 |
Kevin Yanick Steen (born May 7, 1984) is a Canadian professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Kevin Owens.
Steen began his career in 2000, at the age of 16. Prior to joining WWE in late 2014, he wrestled under his birth name for Ring of Honor (ROH), where he held the ROH World Championship and ROH World Tag Team Championship. He also wrestled extensively on the independent circuit for 14 years, most notably in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), where he held the PWG World Championship a record three times, as well as the PWG World Tag Team Championship on three occasions. Steen also competed for International Wrestling Syndicate (IWS), where he held the IWS World Heavyweight Championship three times, All American Wrestling (AAW), where he held the AAW Heavyweight Championship, and Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), where he held the CZW Iron Man Championship.
Steen signed with WWE in August 2014, and joined their developmental branch NXT before debuting on the main roster in May 2015. In WWE, he has won nine championships – the NXT Championship once, the Universal Championship once, the Intercontinental Championship twice, the United States Championship three times, and the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship (the Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships) once with Sami Zayn. He has headlined the company's flagship annual event WrestleMania on two occasions; the first at Night 1 of WrestleMania 38, in which he lost to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a one-off match 19 years after Austin's retirement, and the second at Night 1 of WrestleMania 39, where he teamed with Zayn to defeat The Usos for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team championships. After the tag team championship win, Owens became WWE's 23rd overall Grand Slam Champion.
Early life
Kevin Yanick Steen was born on May 7, 1984, in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada, and raised in Marieville, 29 kilometres (18 mi) east of Montreal. He has a brother named Edward Lower. He is of French-Canadian and Irish descent and speaks French as his first language. He learned to speak English by mimicking everything he heard while watching WWF Monday Night Raw. Steen participated in ice hockey, soccer, and baseball, but never considered developing a career out of them—especially soccer, after suffering an injury at age 11—and instead considered becoming a professional wrestler after he and his father watched a videotape of the match between Diesel and Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XI.
Professional wrestling career
Early career (2000–2004)
When Steen was 14, his parents allowed him to start training with Serge Jodoin, a wrestler based in Quebec. The following year, Steen began training with Jacques Rougeau. He also trained with Terry Taylor, whom he has called his "main trainer". Steen had his first match on May 7, 2000 (his 16th birthday) in L'Assomption, Quebec. Steen trained with Rougeau and wrestled for Rougeau's promotion for four years, before beginning to wrestle with several other Canadian promotions.
International Wrestling Syndicate (2003–2009)
On August 16, 2003, Steen made his International Wrestling Syndicate (IWS) debut at Born to Bleed. Pierre Carl Ouellet defeated El Generico and Steen at Blood, Sweat and Beers in a triple threat match on October 18, 2003. On November 15 at Payback's A Bitch, El Generico defeated Steen in their first-ever singles match against each other. IWS held its 5th anniversary show "V" on June 15, 2004, at Le SPAG, where El Generico defeated PCO in an IWS title match to win his first IWS World Heavyweight Championship, only to have Steen cash in his #1 contendership won earlier that night against Excess 69. Steen defeated El Generico, also winning his first IWS World Heavyweight Championship. Steen's first title reign in 2004, marked a pivotal milestone in the history of the promotion when he became the first IWS World Heavyweight Champion to internationally defend the title, in defeating Roderick Strong on October 30 in Rahway, New Jersey for Jersey All Pro Wrestling (JAPW).
On September 22, 2007, at Blood, Sweat & Beers, Steen defeated Jay Briscoe. On February 16, 2008, at Violent Valentine, El Generico defeated Steen for the IWS World Heavyweight Championship. On March 22, 2008, at Know Your Enemies, Steen regained the IWS World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Max Boyer & former champion El Generico in a 3-Way match. On May 24, 2008, at Freedom to Fight, Steen became the first-ever to hold two IWS titles simultaneously when he defeated Max Boyer to win the IWS Canadian Championship in an IWS Championship Unification match.
Combat Zone Wrestling (2004–2006, 2008, 2014)
Steen made his Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) debut on September 10, 2004, at High Stakes II, where SeXXXy Eddy defeated Steen, El Generico and Excess 69 in an IWS 4-Way Match, which was unofficially chosen as "CZW Match of the Year".
On May 14, 2005, Steen took part in the "CZW Best of the Best tournament" and he advanced to the finals after defeating Kenny The Bastard in the first round and Chris Hero in the second round. He was unable to clench the trophy, however, as he lost in the finals in a fatal four-way match involving B-Boy, Super Dragon, and Mike Quackenbush.
A few months later in August, Steen defeated Franky The Mobster to win the CZW Iron Man Championship. He went on to defend the championship in individual matches against Nate Webb, El Generico, Chris Sabin, and Super Dragon. In a steel cage match held at CZW Trapped involving The Canadians, The Blackout, The Forefathers of CZW, and Eddie Kingston, Steen lost the Ironman Championship to female wrestler LuFisto. He lost the championship one day shy of having a year-long reign. He then departed for a tour with Dragon Gate, and did not return to CZW until February 2008 when he made a one-time appearance and fought Vordell Walker to a no contest.
Steen returned to CZW six years later, competing in two matches for the promotion in 2014. Steen first was defeated by Japanese competitor Masato Tanaka before defeating D. J. Hyde twenty-two days later at an event in Rhode Island.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2005–2008)
While wrestling in CZW, Steen also began working for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG). On May 13, 2005, at Jason Takes PWG, Steen was entered into his first feud in PWG, when he helped Excalibur defeat Super Dragon in a Guerrilla Warfare match, in the process revealing himself as the fake Super Dragon, who had been attacking the real one the past few months. On August 6, 2005, Steen won the PWG Championship after defeating A.J. Styles at Zombies . Steen held the title for nearly four months before losing the championship to Joey Ryan at Chanukah Chaos (The C's Are Silent), following interference from Super Dragon. Steen's feud with Super Dragon ended on December 16, 2005, at Astonishing X-Mas, where he was defeated in a Guerrilla Warfare match.
In 2006, Steen began teaming with El Generico, and they began to pursue the PWG World Tag Team Championship. On July 29, 2007, at Giant-Size Annual No. #4, Steen and Generico defeated the reigning champions PAC and Roderick Strong to become the PWG World Tag Team Champions. They successfully defended the belts for almost three months before ultimately losing them to the team of Davey Richards and Super Dragon on October 27 in England as part of PWG's "European Vacation II" tour. The next night, Steen teamed with PAC in an attempt to regain the belts from Dragon and Richards, announcing before the match that if he lost, he'd leave the company indefinitely. Steen and PAC lost, leading to Steen leaving PWG.
However, Steen returned to PWG and, along with El Generico, won the title for a second time, this time from The Dynasty (Joey Ryan and Scott Lost) on March 21, 2008, in an impromptu match. Steen and Generico became the first team in PWG history to be a part of the annual Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament to defend the belts in each match they had. In the tournament finals, they lost the title to Jack Evans and Roderick Strong, thus ending their second reign. Ultimately, Steen left PWG after interest from ROH increased. According to Steen, he could not wrestle for ROH and PWG at the same time and chose ROH because of the money and the exposure.
Ring of Honor (2007–2014)
Storyline with El Generico (2007–2010)
Main article: Kevin Steen and El GenericoOn February 17, 2007, Steen returned to Ring of Honor, teaming with El Generico in a losing effort to the Briscoe Brothers. On April 14, Mark Briscoe returned in the middle of a match between Steen and Generico and his brother Jay and Erick Stevens. Mark was attacked by the duo, however, and was pinned by Steen after a package piledriver. On May 11, Steen (as a heel) and Generico (as a face) defeated Jason Blade and Eddie Edwards. At Respect is Earned on July 1, Steen and El Generico defeated The Irish Airborne (Jake and Dave Crist), Pelle Primeau and Mitch Franklin, and Jimmy Rave and Adam Pearce in a Tag Team Scramble dark match. That same night, Steen and El Generico brawled with the Briscoe Brothers, ending with Mark Briscoe suffering a mild concussion from a steel chair shot. At Driven on September 21, the Briscoe Brothers defeated Steen and El Generico to retain the ROH World Tag Team Championship. Steen and Generico suffered three consecutive losses to the Briscoes at Caged Rage on August 24 in a Steel Cage match, Manhattan Mayhem II on August 25 in a two out of three falls match, and Man Up on November 30 in a ladder match. Their only tag team win over the Briscoes was at Death Before Dishonor V Night 1 in a non-title Boston Street Fight.
On June 6, 2008, Steen and Generico participated in a one night tournament to crown new ROH World Tag Team Champions, defeating Go Shiozaki and ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness in the first round, Chris Hero and Adam Pearce in the second round, but losing to Jimmy Jacobs and Tyler Black in the finals. On July 25, Steen faced off against ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness in a title match for the company's debut show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, but Steen lost the match. At a pay-per-view taping in Boston on September 19, Steen and Generico beat The Age of the Fall to finally win the ROH World Tag Team Championship. This also fulfilled Steen's promise of winning a title in ROH before the November 21 Dayton show. They lost the championship to The American Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) at a television taping on April 10, 2009.
On December 19 at Final Battle, ROH's first live pay-per-view, after a loss to The Young Bucks, Steen turned heel by attacking his tag team partner El Generico. Steen then found a new partner in Steve Corino. At the following pay-per-view, The Big Bang! on April 3, 2010, Generico and Cabana defeated Steen and Corino via disqualification, when Steen used a chair on his former partner. On June 19 at Death Before Dishonor VIII, Steen defeated El Generico in a singles match. On September 11 at Glory By Honor IX, Generico and Cabana defeated Steen and Corino in a Double Chain match, when Cabana forced Corino to tap out. After the match Steen attacked El Generico and unmasked him. On December 18 at Final Battle, Steen and Generico ended their year–long feud in an unsanctioned Fight Without Honor, where Steen put his ROH career on the line against Generico's mask. However, Steen did not like the idea, because he would lose money if he lost, but in the end he agreed to the match, because he thought ROH would use Generico as a top wrestler after the feud. In the end El Generico won the match and thus forced Steen out of ROH. The feud was voted by Wrestling Observer Newsletter as the best feud of the year.
Prior to the outcome, on November 4, Kevin Steen's contract agreement with Ring of Honor ended due to financial budget concerns, which ultimately played a role within the stipulations of the match. Steen wrote most of the El Generico rivalry storyline himself, though he claims that his poor relationship with new booker Jim Cornette, who had little interest in either Steen or Generico, resulted in a great deal of frustration for him. During the feud, ROH booker Adam Pearce promised Steen he would main event Final Battle, but Cornette made Davey Richards-Eddie Edwards the main event and Steen-Generico after the event. Steen also claims that Cornette "froze" him out of ROH, believing he was also keeping the promotion's president Cary Silkin in the dark on when Steen would be brought back.
ROH World Champion (2011–2013)
Main article: S.C.U.M. (professional wrestling)When Steen was pulled out of ROH events, ROH President Cary Silkin paid him every month. Cornette told Steen he would be brought back a few months later, so Steen lost 40 lb (18 kg), but when ROH was sold, Cornette told him to wait another six months. Steen was unhappy and his weight jumped to 291 lb (132 kg). His contract expired in February 2011. After signing a new contract with the promotion, Steen returned to Ring of Honor on June 26, 2011, at Best in the World, being introduced by Corino, who had turned face shortly after Steen's departure from the promotion and claimed that he needed redemption as well. However, ROH officials forced him to leave the arena before he could show that he was a changed man. After Corino was defeated by Michael Elgin, Steen ran in to save him from a beatdown at the hands of the House of Truth, but ended up turning on him and his sponsor Jimmy Jacobs. Afterwards, Steen was dragged out of the arena, while Jim Cornette swore that he would never again wrestle for ROH. The original idea was to introduce Steen as a rehab wrestler. However, Steen turned down the idea, because he did not "want to look like The Bravado Brothers". Though Steen was booked as the heel of the storyline, the fans took his side and instead booed Cornette. The storyline continued on July 22, when Steen invaded ROH's official message board, writing posts praising Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. On September 15, ROH's message board was "hacked" to redirect to a video, where Steen announced his intention of attending ROH's Death Before Dishonor IX the following weekend.
At the event on September 17, Steen interrupted a match between El Generico and Jimmy Jacobs and called out Steve Corino, who was at the time wrestling in Japan, before powerbombing Jacobs on the ring apron. Steen was then confronted by Jim Cornette and ROH president Cary Silkin, whom he tried to Package Piledrive, before being ushered out of the arena by the security. On the November 5 episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling, Steen reappeared with Ohio Valley Wrestling talent Christian Mascagni as his legal adviser, threatening Jim Cornette and Ring of Honor with legal action unless he was reinstated within three weeks. On the December 3 episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling, Steen was granted a match with Steve Corino at Final Battle, with his ROH future on the line. At the event on December 23, Steen defeated Corino, thus granting back his career in ROH. Afterwards, he delivered a package piledriver to Jimmy Jacobs, before putting El Generico through a table with the same maneuver. At the end of the evening, he confronted Davey Richards and promised to become the ROH World Champion in 2012. On March 4, 2012, at the 10th Anniversary Show, Steen defeated Jimmy Jacobs in a No Holds Barred match and ended the pay-per-view by having another confrontation with Davey Richards. Steen continued his win streak during the Showdown in the Sun weekend, first defeating El Generico, with help from Jimmy Jacobs, in a Last Man Standing match on March 30 and then Eddie Edwards in a singles match on March 31. On May 12 at Border Wars, Steen defeated Davey Richards to win the ROH World Championship for the first time, making him the first Canadian to hold the championship.
Following the match, Steve Corino entered the ring and hugged Steen and Jacobs; the three men went on to form a stable later named S.C.U.M. (Suffering, Chaos, Ugliness, and Mayhem). Steen made his first successful title defense on June 15, defeating Eddie Edwards. On June 24 at Best in the World 2012: Hostage Crisis, Steen defeated Davey Richards to retain the ROH World Championship. At the following pay-per-view, Boiling Point on August 11, Steen successfully defended his title against Chikara Grand Champion Eddie Kingston. On September 15 at Death Before Dishonor X: State of Emergency, Steen made another successful title defense against Rhino. On October 6, a title match between Steen and Jay Lethal ended in a no contest in Lethal's home state of New Jersey, after which Steen spat at Lethal's parents, who were sitting at ringside. Seven days later at the following internet pay-per-view, Glory By Honor XI: The Unbreakable Hope, Steen made a successful title defense against Michael Elgin. Afterwards, Steen was delivered a box, which contained El Generico's mask. On December 16 at Final Battle 2012: Doomsday, Steen successfully defended the ROH World Championship against the returning El Generico in a ladder match. On March 2, 2013, at the 11th Anniversary Show, Steen defeated Jay Lethal in a grudge match to retain the ROH World Championship. On April 5 at Supercard of Honor VII, Steen lost the ROH World Championship to Jay Briscoe.
Final feuds (2013–2014)
At the following night's tapings of Ring of Honor Wrestling, S.C.U.M. turned on Steen, with Corino announcing that he would not be seen in ROH again. Steen, however, returned to ROH on May 4, now working as a face and replacing Jay Lethal in a tag team match, where he and Michael Elgin faced S.C.U.M.'s Cliff Compton and Jimmy Jacobs. The match ended with Jacobs pinning Steen for the win, after which Elgin walked out on him. Steen continued his rivalry with S.C.U.M. on June 22 at Best in the World 2013, where he was defeated by Matt Hardy in a No Disqualification match. The following day, Steen replaced The Briscoes due to injuries in a Steel Cage Warfare match and forced his former stable out of ROH, despite interference from Corino and Hardy, when he pinned Jimmy Jacobs to win the match and disband S.C.U.M. On August 3, Steen entered a tournament for the vacant ROH World Championship, defeating Brian Kendrick in his first round match. On August 17, Steen advanced to the semifinals of the tournament with a win over Roderick Strong.
On September 20 at Death Before Dishonor XI, Steen was eliminated from the tournament by Michael Elgin. Following the tournament, Steen started feuding with Michael Bennett. The two faced off on October 26 at Glory By Honor XII, where Bennett was victorious, following a distraction from his girlfriend Maria Kanellis. On December 14 at Final Battle 2013, Steen defeated Bennett in a Stretcher match, where the loser would be forced to stop using the piledriver. On February 8, 2014, Steen earned a shot at the ROH World Championship by defeating Jay Lethal, Michael Elgin and Tommaso Ciampa in a four-way number one contender's match.
Steen received his title match on May 10 in Toronto at Global Wars, but was defeated by the defending champion, Adam Cole. After losing to Shinsuke Nakamura at the Ring of Honor/New Japan Pro-Wrestling co-produced War of the Worlds iPPV on May 17, Steen announced he was leaving ROH. This led to him being insulted and attacked by Silas Young. After defeating Young on June 22 at Best in the World 2014, Steen announced that his contract was up in a "month and a half". At the July 19 Ring of Honor Wrestling tapings, Steen defeated Steve Corino in his final ROH match.
Return to PWG (2010–2014)
When Steen left ROH in 2010, his friend Super Dragon asked him to wrestle in PWG and Steen agreed. On December 11, 2010, Steen wrestled Akira Tozawa for his first PWG win in two years. He then returned to a more prominent role in the company after a few sporadic years, having only made five appearances between 2009 and 2010. On January 29, 2011, Steen was defeated by Chris Hero at PWG's annual WrestleReunion-sponsored event. Later that evening, after a four-way tag team match to determine which of four teams would enter the 2011 DDT4 tournament, Steen ran out to attack the eventual winners, the RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime and Johnny Yuma), before declaring his intention of winning the DDT4 tournament. On February 2, 2011, it was announced that Steen would be teaming with Akira Tozawa for the tournament, which took place on March 4. In their first round match, Steen and Tozawa, known collectively as the Nightmare Violence Connection, scored an upset victory over the Briscoe Brothers (Jay and Mark Briscoe). After another upset victory over the ROH World Tag Team Champions, Kings of Wrestling (Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli), Steen and Tozawa made it to the finals of the tournament, where they were defeated by The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). On July 23 at PWG's eighth anniversary show, Steen first defeated PAC in a singles match, before teaming with CIMA to defeat PWG World Tag Team Champions, The Young Bucks, in a non-title match. After Claudio Castagnoli had defeated Chris Hero in the main event of the evening to retain the PWG World Championship, Steen challenged him to a match and, in his third match of the night, defeated him to win the PWG World Championship for the second time. At the following event on August 20, Steen entered the 2011 Battle of Los Angeles, defeating Dave Finlay and Eddie Edwards in his first round and semifinal matches. Later that same night, Steen was defeated in the finals by old rival El Generico. On September 10, Steen made his first PWG World Championship defense, defeating former champion Davey Richards.
On October 22, Steen lost the PWG World Championship to El Generico in a ladder match, following interference from The Young Bucks. After the match Super Dragon made his first appearance in over three years by saving Steen with the two accepting The Young Bucks' challenge for a Guerrilla Warfare match. On December 10, Steen and Dragon, known collectively as "Appetite for Destruction", defeated The Young Bucks in a Guerrilla Warfare match to win the PWG World Tag Team Championship. On March 17, Steen defeated El Generico and Eddie Edwards in a three-way match to win the PWG World Championship for the third time. Steen made his first title defense on April 21, defeating Sami Callihan in an open challenge. On May 25, Steen successfully defended the PWG World Championship against Brian Cage-Taylor. That same night, Steen and Dragon were stripped of the PWG World Tag Team Championship, after Dragon was sidelined with a heel fracture. On July 21 at Threemendous III, PWG's ninth anniversary event, Steen made his third successful defense of the PWG World Championship against Willie Mack. On September 1, Steen was eliminated from the 2012 Battle of Los Angeles in the first round by Ricochet, following a distraction from Brian Cage. After having his championship belt stolen from him by the 2012 Battle of Los Angeles winner Adam Cole, Steen successfully defended the title in a three-way match against Michael Elgin and Ricochet on October 27, after which he challenged Cole to a match for December 1. On December 1, Steen lost the PWG World Championship to Adam Cole in a Guerrilla Warfare match.
After El Generico had agreed to a deal with WWE, he and Steen reunited one more time on January 12, 2013, by entering the 2013 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament. After wins over the Briscoe Brothers and Future Shock (Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly), they were defeated in the finals of the tournament by The Young Bucks. On August 31, at the 2013 Battle of Los Angeles, Steen turned heel and formed a new stable named The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling with PWG World Champion Adam Cole and PWG World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks. On July 26, 2014, Steen was defeated by Trevor Lee in his PWG farewell match.
WWE (2014-present)
NXT Champion (2014–2015)
Before signing with the WWE, Steen had attended One Night Stand in 2006, sporting a PWG shirt, and again for Breaking Point in 2009 in Montreal.
On August 12, 2014, WWE announced that Steen had signed with them and was due to report to their developmental system NXT on August 25. His new ring name had only the surname changed to Owens, a tribute to his son Owen (who himself is named after Owen Hart), and NXT began airing promotional videos from November 20 to hype his upcoming debut. Owens detailed that he had wrestled for 14 years before making it to WWE, having faced (and formed friendships with) several current WWE or NXT wrestlers on the independent circuit years ago, but WWE signed them first—he declared that despite these friendships he would now fight anyone and everyone because fighting was the best way he could provide for his family.
At NXT TakeOver: R Evolution on December 11, Owens defeated CJ Parker in his debut match, in which Parker legitimately gave him a broken nose with a Third Eye (palm strike); later that night, when Sami Zayn (the former El Generico) won the NXT Championship, Owens came to the ring to congratulate Zayn before attacking him with a powerbomb onto the ring apron, establishing himself as a heel in the process. On the December 18 episode of NXT, Owens wrestled former NXT Champion Adrian Neville to a double countout and powerbombed Neville onto the apron after the match. After yet another post-match attack by Owens on Zayn, an irate Zayn demanded a match against Owens, but Owens refused to wrestle unless it was for the championship—Zayn agreed and a title match was set for NXT TakeOver: Rival. At the event on February 11, 2015, two months to the day after his debut, Owens captured the championship from Zayn via referee stoppage after repeatedly powerbombing a disorientated Zayn. With this win, he became the quickest superstar to win the NXT Championship from his debut, a record that stood for over nine years until it was surpassed by Ethan Page in July 2024. On the March 25 episode of NXT, he successfully retained the NXT Championship against Finn Bálor. At NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable on May 20, Owens' rematch for the title against Zayn went to a no contest after Owens continued to beat down an injured Zayn, until the debuting Samoa Joe stopped him. After weeks of tension between the two, Owens faced Joe on the June 17 episode of NXT. After the match went to a no contest, the two continued to brawl until they had to be separated. Owens also made appearances on the main roster as NXT Champion, defending the title against Zack Ryder during an NXT Championship open challenge on the June 4 episode of SmackDown, against Neville on the June 8 episode of Raw and against Heath Slater on the June 12 episode of Main Event.
On the July 4 WWE Network special, The Beast in the East event held in Tokyo, Japan, Owens lost the NXT Championship to Finn Bálor, ending his reign at 143 days. At NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn on August 22, Owens had his rematch for the title in a ladder match against Bálor, but failed to regain the title in what would be his final match in NXT.
Intercontinental Champion (2015–2016)
Kenny Herzog of Rolling Stone in July 2015"Love him or hate him, you can't deny his impact on the first six months of 2015 – or wonder how high he'll climb by year's end. It's wrestling, folks. It's Kevin Owens".
While still the NXT Champion, Owens made his unannounced main roster debut on the May 18 episode of Raw, responding to John Cena's United States Championship open challenge. However, instead of competing in the match, he attacked Cena and stomped on the United States title in a show of disrespect, setting up a non-title match between the two at Elimination Chamber on May 31, which Owens won cleanly by pinfall. A rematch between the two took place at Money in the Bank on June 14, which Cena won, and after the match, Owens powerbombed Cena onto the ring apron. Owens, no longer NXT Champion later challenged Cena to a match for the United States Championship at Battleground on July 19, which Cena won by submission, thus ending their feud. After the loss to Cena, Owens defeated Cesaro at SummerSlam on August 23 and on an episode of Raw eight days later.
On September 20 at Night of Champions, Owens defeated Ryback to win his first singles title on the main roster, the Intercontinental Championship. On October 3, Owens' first title defense came on the WWE Network special, Live from Madison Square Garden, where Owens defeated Chris Jericho. On October 25, at Hell in a Cell, Owens successfully defended the championship in a rematch against Ryback. Owens then took part in the tournament for the vacant WWE World Heavyweight Championship, in which he defeated Titus O'Neil and Neville, but lost to Dean Ambrose in the semifinals at Survivor Series on November 22. He then entered a feud with Ambrose, where he lost the Intercontinental Championship to Ambrose at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 13, ending his reign at 84 days. Owens unsuccessfully challenged Ambrose for the championship on the January 7 episode of SmackDown and at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view on January 24, 2016 in a Last Man Standing match. Later that night, Owens entered the 2016 Royal Rumble match, but was unsuccessful after being eliminated by Sami Zayn.
The following night on Raw, Owens entered a feud with Dolph Ziggler, with the two trading victories over each other on back to back episodes of Raw. On the February 15 episode of Raw, Owens won the Intercontinental Championship for a second time, defeating former champion Dean Ambrose, Stardust, Tyler Breeze and Ziggler in a fatal five-way match. At Fastlane on February 21, Owens successfully defended the Intercontinental Championship against Ziggler. At WrestleMania 32 on April 3, Owens lost the title against Zack Ryder in a seven-way ladder match. He resumed the feud with longtime rival Sami Zayn after he attacked him on Raw, which led to a match at Payback on May 1, where Owens defeated Zayn. At Extreme Rules on May 22, Owens faced Zayn, Cesaro and The Miz in a fatal four-way match for the Intercontinental Championship, but failed to regain the title when The Miz pinned Cesaro. The following night on Raw, Owens defeated AJ Styles to qualify for the 2016 Money in the Bank ladder match, but he failed to win the match at Money in the Bank on June 19.
Universal Champion (2016–2017)
Owens commenting on his 18th draft pick position, in an interview with The Independent in August 2016"I think Stephanie wants Raw to be the best show possible and if you want that, you've got to pick me, because I'm the best thing going, But being picked where I was kind of a slap in the face, to be honest, but I'll use that as motivation to show everybody why I should be the face of Raw."
During the 2016 WWE draft, Owens was drafted to the Raw brand. At Battleground on July 24, Owens was defeated by Zayn. At SummerSlam on August 21, Owens teamed with Chris Jericho to defeat Enzo Amore and Big Cass. On the August 22 episode of Raw, Owens defeated Neville to qualify for the vacant Universal Championship fatal four-way elimination match the following week. On the August 29 episode of Raw, Owens defeated Big Cass, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins after interference from Triple H to win the Universal Championship, his first world title in WWE. Between September and October, Owens successfully defended the title against Rollins, first in a singles match at Clash of Champions on September 25, and then at Hell in a Cell in a Hell in a Cell match on October 30, both times after interferences from Jericho. Owens and Jericho were later announced as co-captains of Team Raw for the traditional Survivor Series match against Team SmackDown, alongside Braun Strowman, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins at Survivor Series. At the event on November 20, Team SmackDown would emerge victorious.
The following night on Raw, Owens defeated Rollins in a No Disqualification match to retain the championship once again following the interference of Jericho. WWE United States Champion Reigns then issued a challenge to Owens, who stated that he did not need Jericho's help against him, and Owens suffered his first pinfall loss since becoming champion after losing a non-title match to Reigns that same night, thus earning Reigns a WWE Universal Championship match against Owens at Roadblock: End of the Line. At the event on December 18, after failing to help Jericho defeat Rollins, Owens retained the championship by disqualification when Jericho intentionally attacked him with a Codebreaker. This led to Reigns' rematch at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view event being under the stipulation that would see Jericho (who would pin Reigns in a handicap match involving Owens, to win the United States Championship on the January 9, 2017, episode of Raw) being suspended above the ring in a shark proof cage. On January 29 at the Royal Rumble, Owens defeated Reigns in a No Disqualification match after Braun Strowman interfered. The following night on Raw, Owens defended the title against Strowman (who revealed that he helped Owens retain the WWE Universal Championship because of his dislike for Reigns and because Owens had promised him a title shot) and once again retained the title after Reigns attacked both him and Strowman. On the February 6 episode of Raw, Owens was challenged by Goldberg to a championship match at Fastlane, which Jericho accepted on Owens' behalf, much to his dismay. On the February 13 episode of Raw, Jericho hosted a "Festival of Friendship" for Owens, who was not impressed with Jericho's idea of humor and instead then presented Jericho with a new list as a gift, but when Jericho realized that he was the first name on it and that it was "The List of KO", Owens turned on Jericho and viciously attacked him. At Fastlane on March 5, Owens lost the title to Goldberg in 22 seconds after a distraction from Jericho, thus ending his championship reign at 188 days.
United States Champion and teaming with Sami Zayn (2017–2019)
The following night on Raw, Owens accepted Jericho's challenge for a match at WrestleMania 33 on April 2 as long as Jericho would defend the United States Championship, which Owens won for the first time in his career. On the April 11 episode of SmackDown Live, Owens was traded to the SmackDown brand as part of the 2017 WWE Superstar Shake-up. Owens, who would still defend his newly won title against Jericho at Payback with the winner going to SmackDown as well, started referring to himself as the "Face of America" and also began sporting a different look, having trimmed his beard and hair down, while wearing a suit. At Payback on April 30, Owens lost the title back to Jericho, thus ending his reign at 28 days. However, Owens reclaimed the title on the May 2 episode of SmackDown Live by defeating Jericho, and then attacking and injuring him after the match as well. At Backlash on May 21, Owens defeated AJ Styles by count-out to retain the United States Championship. Owens competed in the Money in the Bank ladder match at Money in the Bank on June 18, along with Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Styles, Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin, which was won by Corbin.
During a house show at Madison Square Garden on July 7, Owens lost the United States Championship to Styles, ending his second reign at 66 days. He regained it at Battleground on July 23 and lost it back to Styles two days later on SmackDown in a triple threat match also involving the returning Chris Jericho. The following week, Owens received a rematch, where Styles retained after the referee did not see Owens' shoulder up, due to being accidentally struck by Owens earlier in the match. After the match, Owens demanded a rematch with a competent official. SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan then made a match between Owens and Styles for the United States Championship at SummerSlam, with Commissioner Shane McMahon as the special guest referee. During that time, Owens dropped the Face of America gimmick and reverted to the Prizefighter persona, shedding both the suits, America-orientated promos and his pursuit of the United States Championship. At SummerSlam on August 20, Owens was defeated by Styles, in a match where both wrestlers argued with Shane over his decisions. On the August 22 episode of SmackDown Live, Owens demanded another rematch which Shane allowed, with Baron Corbin as the special guest referee, but was once again unsuccessful, after Corbin walked out on the match and Shane took over, distracting Owens enough for Styles to capitalize and win. This also meant that as long as Styles held the title, Owens could not challenge Styles for the title again, ending his feud with Styles.
On the September 5 episode of SmackDown Live, Owens demanded another shot at the United States Championship; when Shane refused, Owens insulted Shane's children, causing him to attack Owens. As a result, Shane was suspended and Bryan announced that Mr. McMahon would be on SmackDown Live the following week. At Hell in a Cell on October 8, Owens defeated Shane in a Hell in a Cell match after interference from Zayn, who turned heel to push Owens off the announce table as Shane attempted a Leap of Faith off the cell. On the following episode of SmackDown Live, Zayn referred to Owens as his "brother", after revealing why he helped Owens rather than allow Shane to win. At Survivor Series on November 19, Owens and Zayn attacked Shane McMahon during the main event, which backfired after McMahon attacked both with a steel chair and Orton delivered an RKO to Owens. At Clash of Champions on December 17, Owens and Zayn defeated Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura in a tag team match with their jobs on the line and with McMahon and Bryan as special guest referees, after Bryan gave them a fast count. Both failed to win AJ Styles's WWE Championship in a handicap match at Royal Rumble on January 28 and at Fastlane on March 11 in a six-pack challenge also involving Dolph Ziggler, Baron Corbin and John Cena. After that, they continued their feud against Bryan and McMahon, culminating in a tag team match at WrestleMania 34 on April 8, where Bryan made his in-ring return, being defeated after Bryan submitted Zayn. The night after WrestleMania 34, Owens, now a free agent, showed up on Raw along with Zayn and asked Raw General Manager Kurt Angle for a job. Though reluctant, Angle made a match between Owens and Zayn where whoever won the match and would receive a Raw contract, but the match ended in a no contest and Owens and Zayn remained free agents. This decision was overruled the following week, as both men would be awarded Raw contracts by Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon. On the May 7 episode of Raw, he lost a Money in the Bank qualifying match to Braun Strowman. At Backlash on May 6, Owens and Zayn were defeated by Strowman and Lashley. On the May 14 episode of Raw, he was given another opportunity to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match, which he won by defeating Lashley and Elias in a triple threat match. At the event on June 17, the ladder match was won by Braun Strowman.
In the following weeks, Owens unsuccessfully attempted to develop a partnership with Strowman to replace an injured Sami Zayn, leading to Strowman destroying Owens' car. At Extreme Rules on July 15, Owens defeated Strowman after he threw Owens from the top of the cage through the announce table, meaning Owens' feet touched the floor first, rendering him the winner. On the July 23 episode of Raw, Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon granted Kevin Owens an opportunity to face Strowman at SummerSlam under the stipulation that if Owens won, he received Strowman's Money in the Bank contract. At the event on August 19, Owens lost to Strowman. On the August 27 episode of Raw, after failing to win the Intercontinental Championship from Seth Rollins, Owens sat in the middle of the ring and said the words "I Quit". On the September 3 episode of Raw, Owens returned to attack Bobby Lashley. At Super Show-Down on October 6, in what was originally set to be a singles match between Owens and Cena, he instead teamed with Elias in a losing effort against Lashley and Cena. On October 8, WWE announced Owens suffered injuries to both knees in a match with Lashley the previous night on Raw, which required surgery.
On the February 26, 2019, episode of SmackDown, Owens returned as a face, replacing Kofi Kingston in the WWE Championship match at Fastlane against Daniel Bryan, per Vince McMahon's orders. At the pay-per view on March 10, a returning Mustafa Ali was added to the match, thus making it a triple threat match, and Owens failed to win the title after Bryan pinned Ali. After WrestleMania 35, Owens started a storyline, where he congratulated Kofi Kingston for winning the WWE Championship and joined The New Day as their honorary third member, since Big E was recovering from an injury. However, since Daniel Bryan suffered an injury at WrestleMania, SmackDown needed a top level heel, so on the April 23 episode of SmackDown, Owens turned on Kingston and attacked him and Xavier Woods, proclaiming that he wanted the WWE Championship, thus turning him back into a heel. On May 19, Owens failed to win the WWE Championship from Kingston at Money in the Bank. At Stomping Grounds on June 23, Owens teamed with Sami Zayn to defeat Big E and Xavier Woods.
Singles competition; brand switches (2019–2022)
On the July 2 episode of SmackDown, Owens questioned Shane McMahon's decisions and underhanded tactics before they were interrupted by Dolph Ziggler, leading to McMahon booking them in a tag team match which they lost after a miscommunication. The following week, Owens stated his distaste in McMahon's constant dominance on television, before fleeing as McMahon called for security. Later that night, Owens interfered in Ziggler's match against Roman Reigns and hit McMahon with a stunner, turning face once again. At Extreme Rules on July 14, Owens defeated Ziggler in 17 seconds. At SummerSlam on August 11, Owens defeated McMahon in a match where had Owens lost, he would be fired. Owens then lost to Elias in the first round of the King of the Ring tournament, where McMahon served as the special guest referee. On the September 10 episode of SmackDown, McMahon fired Owens, after McMahon tapped out to Chad Gable in their King of the Ring semi-final match, where Owens was serving as the special guest referee. The following week, Owens attended the show as an audience member, but had also filed a kayfabe wrongful termination lawsuit against McMahon. On October 4, during the 20th Anniversary of SmackDown, Owens defeated McMahon in a ladder match with both men's careers on the line. As per the pre-match stipulation, McMahon was fired from WWE.
On October 11, Owens moved back to the Raw brand as part of the draft. On November 23 at NXT TakeOver: WarGames, Owens made a one-off appearance as Tommaso Ciampa's mystery fourth partner for the WarGames match against The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, and Roderick Strong), which Team Ciampa won. At Survivor Series on November 24, Owens made up part of Team Raw in a losing effort to Team SmackDown also involving Team NXT. The next night on Raw, Owens began a feud with Seth Rollins, and would be targeted in attacks by Rollins and his allies AOP (Akam and Rezar). Owens entered the Royal Rumble match on January 26, 2020, at #27, but was eliminated by Rollins. At WrestleMania 36 on April 4, Owens defeated Rollins in a No Disqualification match. On the pre-show at The Horror Show at Extreme Rules on July 19, Owens defeated Murphy, an ally of Rollins. After this, Owens entered into a program with Aleister Black, trading victories until the October 12 episode of Raw, when Owens defeated Black, ending their feud.
As part of the 2020 Draft in October, Owens was drafted to the SmackDown brand. He defeated Dolph Ziggler on the October 30 episode of SmackDown to qualify for Team SmackDown at Survivor Series on November 22, where Team SmackDown lost in a clean sweep by Team Raw. Owens then reignited his rivalry against Roman Reigns and challenged him for the Universal Championship on three occasions—at TLC on December 20, in a steel cage match on the December 25 episode of SmackDown, and at Royal Rumble on January 31, 2021, but lost all matches after interference from Jey Uso and Paul Heyman. At Night 2 of WrestleMania 37 on April 11, Owens defeated Sami Zayn and attacked Logan Paul after the match. At Hell in a Cell on June 20, Owens lost to Zayn. After a brief hiatus, Owens returned on the July 2 episode of SmackDown, defeating Zayn in a Last Man Standing match to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match at Money in the Bank. At the event on July 18, Owens failed to win the contract as it was won by Big E.
As part of the 2021 Draft, Owens was drafted to the Raw brand. On the November 1 episode of Raw, Owens lost to WWE Champion Big E in a non-title match; after Seth Rollins hit a cheap shot on Big E, during which Owens attempted to pin Big E afterwards, he apologized to E and claimed he never saw Rollins' involvement in the match, and subsequently challenged Rollins to a match for the following week. However, E hit the Big Ending on Owens even after an apology, claiming he can "see right through" Owens. The following week, Owens attacked Big E out of frustration after the former's match against Rollins, turning heel for the first time since 2019. Owens attacked Finn Bálor the next week, cementing his heel turn. On the November 29 episode of Raw, Owens defeated Big E by disqualification to be added to the WWE Championship match at the Day 1 pay-per-view, making it a triple threat match. At Day 1 on January 1, 2022, Owens failed to win the title as Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar were added to the match and Lesnar won the title. On the March 7 episode of Raw, Owens and Rollins failed to capture the Raw Tag Team Championship in a triple threat tag team match against RK-Bro and Alpha Academy. Later that night, Owens announced that he was hosting "The KO Show" at WrestleMania 38 and invited "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to be the guest, who accepted the invitation the next day. In the main event of Night 1 of WrestleMania 38 on April 2, Owens revealed that the invitation to the show was a ruse, challenging Austin to an impromptu No Holds Barred match, which Austin accepted 19 years after his retirement. Owens lost to Austin and was subsequently escorted out of the stadium by Dallas police officers.
Two days later on Raw, Owens admitted making a mistake by challenging Austin to a match, before he was interrupted by a clean shaven Elias, who claimed to be Elias' younger brother Ezekiel. Over the following weeks, Owens refused to believe he was really Elias's brother, and thought he was actually Elias himself. On the May 23 episode of Raw, Owens challenged Ezekiel to a match at Hell in a Cell, which he accepted. At the event on June 5, Owens defeated Ezekiel. On the August 8 episode of Raw, Owens stretchered Ezekiel out of the arena after attacking him with an Apron Powerbomb, a move he had not used in years, thus ending their feud. The following week on Raw, having not held a championship in WWE for over five years, Owens said it was time to bring back the "Prizefighter". On the August 22 episode of Raw, with his old titantron and duct tape "KO" tank top, he answered an open challenge by Alpha Academy and defeated Chad Gable before fending off an attack from Gable and Otis afterwards, turning face in the process.
Feud with The Bloodline and Cody Rhodes (2022–present)
See also: Kevin Owens and Sami ZaynAfter a brief hiatus due to a knee injury, Owens returned on the November 18 episode of SmackDown, revealing himself as the fifth member of The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, and Butch) and Drew McIntyre's team at Survivor Series: WarGames against The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, and Sami Zayn). At the event on November 26, Owens' team lost to The Bloodline in a WarGames match.
At the Royal Rumble on January 28, 2023, Owens lost to Reigns in an Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match. After the match, Owens was beaten down by The Bloodline, except for Zayn, who would hit Reigns with a chair, leading to the entire Bloodline attacking Zayn. After the Elimination Chamber main event on February 18, Owens saved Zayn from a beatdown by Reigns and Jimmy Uso. On the following episode of Raw, Zayn offered an olive branch to Owens and proposed that they team up to bring down The Bloodline together, but Owens rejected it. On the March 17 episode of SmackDown, Cody Rhodes invited Owens and Zayn to hash it out so they can reunite to fight against The Bloodline, but Owens again declined to team up with Zayn. Later that night, Zayn confronted Jey Uso in the ring and was beaten up by The Usos. Owens ran out to save Zayn and embraced him, officially reuniting their tag team. At Night 1 of WrestleMania 39 on April 1, Owens and Zayn won the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship (consisting of both the Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships) from The Usos in the main event, his first title win in six years. This made Owens the 23rd WWE Grand Slam champion and marked the second straight year he headlined a WrestleMania. The critically acclaimed match was rated five stars by Dave Meltzer and became the eighth main roster WWE match to receive five stars, making it the first five star match in Owens' career.
As part of the 2023 WWE Draft, Owens, along with Zayn, was drafted to the Raw brand. On the April 28 episode of SmackDown, they defeated the Usos in a WrestleMania rematch to retain the titles. At Night of Champions on May 27, Owens and Zayn retained their Undisputed Tag Team Championship against The Bloodline's Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa. Over the following months, Owens and Zayn successfully defended the titles against Imperium's Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser, Pretty Deadly, and The Judgment Day's Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio in several matches on Raw and SmackDown. At Payback on September 2, Owens and Zayn lost the titles to Priest and Finn Bálor in a Pittsburgh Steel City Street Fight after interference from fellow Judgment Day members, ending their reign at 154 days. They were unsuccessful in a rematch for the titles on the September 25 episode of Raw. Also at Payback, Rhodes got Jey Uso—who was on SmackDown and had quit WWE shortly before Payback—reinstated as a member of Raw, and it was revealed that someone was traded to SmackDown for Jey. On the October 13 episode of SmackDown, new SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis revealed that Owens had been traded to SmackDown for Jey, in turn splitting up the team of Owens and Zayn.
On the December 15 episode of SmackDown, Owens defeated Austin Theory to advance in the United States Championship #1 Contender Tournament. The following week, Owens defeated NXT's Carmelo Hayes to advance to the finals of the tournament at New Year's Revolution on January 5, 2024, where he defeated Santos Escobar to win the tournament and earn a title match against Logan Paul at Royal Rumble. At the event on January 27, Owens lost to Paul via disqualification after he was caught using a pair of brass knuckles, given to him by Theory and Grayson Waller, against Paul by the referee. He then took part in the men's Elimination Chamber match at the titular event on February 24, but was eliminated by Randy Orton. On the March 15 episode of SmackDown, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that Owens would compete in a triple threat match against Orton and Paul for the United States Championship at WrestleMania XL. At Night 2 of WrestleMania XL on April 7, Owens failed to win the title when he was pinned by Paul after interference from IShowSpeed.
On the April 19 episode of SmackDown, Owens reignited his feud with The Bloodline after he was attacked by its newest member, Tama Tonga. At Backlash France on May 4, Owens and Orton lost to Sikoa and Tonga in a Tag Team Street Fight after interference from Tama's brother Tanga Loa. At Money in the Bank on July 6, Owens, Orton and Cody Rhodes lost to the Bloodline's Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga and the debuting Jacob Fatu in a six-man tag team match after interference from Loa. On the August 9 episode of SmackDown, Owens was offered an Undisputed WWE Championship match by Rhodes as a token of gratitude for assisting Rhodes in his feud with The Bloodline. At Bash in Berlin on August 31, Owens failed to win the title from Rhodes. On October 5, after Bad Blood went off the air, fans captured video footage of Owens attacking Rhodes as he was entering his bus, turning Owens heel for the first time since 2022. Owens solidified his heel turn on the following episode of SmackDown by attacking Orton in the parking lot. A match was made official between Owens and Orton for Crown Jewel. However, at the event both men brawled throughout the arena and the match never started. At Saturday Night's Main Event on December 14, Owens had another match against Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship but failed to win the title. After the event went off the air, Owens brutally attacked Rhodes with a package piledriver and got into a heated verbal and physical confrontation with Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque. Owens stole the Winged Eagle-design WWE Championship (that was presented to Rhodes by Levesque specially for Saturday Night's Main Event) and began referring to himself as the “True WWE Champion".
Other media
In 2012, Ring of Honor (ROH) released a two-disc set entitled Kevin Steen: Ascension to the Top, focusing on his first two years with the promotion, and Kevin Steen: Descent into Madness, covering his solo run from 2009 to 2010. In 2013, ROH released a DVD titled Kevin Steen: Hell Rising, which included both his best matches in the promotion and a shoot interview, in which Steen went into detail most notably about his relationship with Jim Cornette and his booking of ROH. The DVD was pulled from ROH's online store shortly after its release. It was made available again during the 2013 Christmas season. Following his departure, ROH released another three disc set entitled Thanks Steen Thanks, which featured matches from the end of his championship run through his final match with the company.
Owens is a playable character in the video games such as WWE 2K16, WWE 2K17, WWE 2K18, WWE 2K19, WWE 2K20, WWE 2K22, WWE 2K23 and WWE 2K24.
Personal life
Steen married Karina Lamer in 2007. They have a son named Owen (named after Owen Hart, with Steen dedicating his WWE ring name to both his son and Hart) and a daughter named Élodie Leila. At the end of the DDT4 Night One event in May 2008, a then-six-month-old Owen appeared in a segment with Excalibur in which Excalibur called him "ugly", prompting Steen to perform three consecutive package piledrivers on him before placing Owen on top of Excalibur for the pinfall.
Steen is best friends with fellow Canadian wrestler Rami Sebei, currently known in WWE as Sami Zayn, with the pair's on-screen characters teaming up or feuding with each other various times since they first met in 2002.
Steen is a fan of Canadian country singer Shania Twain. The two met at her Montreal show in 2018, where he joined her on stage and she promised that she would sing her song "When" for him if he defeated his then-rival, Braun Strowman.
Championships and accomplishments
Owens (then known as Kevin Steen) is a former ROH World Champion...... a former NXT Champion...... a former Universal Champion...... and a former Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Champion, along with his tag team partner Sami Zayn (back).- All American Wrestling
- Capital City Championship Combat
- C4 Championship (1 time)
- C4 Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mike Bailey
- C4 Championship Tournament (2009)
- Combat Zone Wrestling
- Elite Wrestling Revolution
- EWR Heavyweight Championship (2 times, inaugural)
- Elite 8 (2005)
- EWR Championship Tournament (2004)
- International Wrestling Syndicate
- IWS Canadian Championship (1 time)
- IWS World Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
- North Shore Pro Wrestling
- NSPW Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
- PWG World Championship (3 times)
- PWG World Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with El Generico (2) and Super Dragon (1)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 3 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2017
- Quebec Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Class of 2017
- Ring of Honor
- ROH World Championship (1 time)
- ROH World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with El Generico
- ROH World Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament (2008)
- Match of the Decade (2010s) vs. El Generico at Final Battle 2012: Doomsday
- Rolling Stone
- Best Heel (2015)
- Best Promos (2015) tied with John Cena
- Best Storyline (2015) vs. John Cena
- Ranked No. 6 of the 10 best WWE wrestlers of 2016
- Rookie of the Year (2015)
- WWE Match of the Year (2015) vs. John Cena at Money in the Bank
- WWE Wrestler of the Half-Year (2015)
- SoCal Uncensored
- Match of the Year (2011) with Super Dragon vs. The Young Bucks on December 10
- Wrestler of the Year (2005, 2011, 2012)
- Sports Illustrated
- Ranked No. 7 of the top 10 wrestlers in 2017
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Best Brawler (2010–2012)
- Feud of the Year (2010) vs. El Generico
- Feud of the Year (2023) with Sami Zayn vs. The Bloodline
- Squared Circle Wrestling
- 2CW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- 2CW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jason Axe
- WWE
- WWE Universal Championship (1 time)
- NXT Championship (1 time)
- WWE Intercontinental Championship (2 times)
- WWE United States Championship (3 times)
- WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Sami Zayn
- WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Sami Zayn
- 16th Grand Slam Champion (under current format; 23rd overall)
- WWE United States Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2023)
Lucha de Apuesta record
See also: Luchas de ApuestasWinner (wager) | Loser (wager) | Location | Event | Date | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
El Generico (mask) | Kevin Steen (contract) | New York City, New York | Final Battle 2010 | December 18, 2010 | This was an unsanctioned Fight Without Honor |
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