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Kevin Owens has taken a swing at Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton since Bad Blood, apparently as revenge for Rhodes teaming up with Roman Reigns at the PLE. Although he didn't show up on the latest WWE SmackDown, he raised some eyebrows about his future with a video he posted on social media.
WWE has ignited a fiery storyline with his recent shift to villainy. The days of the 40-year-old seeking camaraderie and playing nice are long gone, as he has resurrected a more ruthless and aggressive side of himself.
So, what’s next for him? Here are three possible twists that could happen with The Prizefighter on SmackDown.
#3. Triple H could bring back Brock Lesnar to punish Kevin Owens
Triple H could bring Brock Lesnar back after more than a year to give Owens a reality check. The WWE CCO might start the next SmackDown by calling Owens to the ring, stating that his recent actions must be addressed.
Then, The Game could drop the bombshell that KO has to go up against a former Universal Champion if he’s serious about leaving the company. He might say that if Owens wins, he can walk away from WWE, but if he loses, he'll remain with the Stamford-based promotion.
In the next few weeks, we might discover that the champion is Brock Lesnar. The Beast Incarnate was last seen at SummerSlam 2023, where he faced off against Cody Rhodes. Since then, he's been on hiatus because he was alluded to in the lawsuit against Vince McMahon.
#2. Kevin Owens could quit WWE due to Stephanie McMahon and Triple H
Kevin Owens dropped a huge surprise on WWE SmackDown, revealing he’s not thrilled with how he’s been treated in the Stamford-based promotion. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to call out Stephanie McMahon and Triple H, claiming they’ve been showing favoritism towards their golden boy, Cody Rhodes.
After being tagged by the SmackDown star, Stephanie could be gearing up for a return to confront Kevin about what he did. One possible twist could be that she reveals her husband, Triple H, has given her the green light to handle Owens herself after he mentioned her in his post.
The two might end up in a fiery argument, pushing the former Universal Champion to consider walking away. He then might declare that he won’t be renewing his contract and is officially done with WWE since he feels unappreciated and creatively stifled.
#1. Kevin Owens might pay a visit to Randy Orton's home while the latter is discussing their disagreements
After months of working together and supporting one another, everything shifted when The American Nightmare chose The Original Tribal Chief of the Bloodline over him. This decision didn’t go down well with The Prizefighter, leading to rising tension between them. Eventually, Owens took matters into his own hands and attacked Rhodes after Bad Blood.
He also attacked The Viper for siding with Cody Rhodes last week on SmackDown. This could ignite a personal feud between them. He could go to Orton's house and stand outside while Orton is in the ring.
He could even deliver a promo right outside Randy’s place while The Viper is performing. This would amp up the personal stakes, highlighting Kevin Owens' urgency and passion. Plus, it would crank up the tension, making their eventual showdown even more thrilling. It's a solid way to enrich the storyline and keep fans hooked on both characters.
