Remember that Kevin Owens is a HHH guy. He is destined to the top, but not only because he is a HHH guy, but because he has the talent to do so on his own. He came out of NXT with a boom and squared off with the top name in the company and came out looking just fine. You can say Cena buried him all you'd like, but he is the current IC Champion. His program with Cena was unexpected and one of those shock moments that we don't seem to get to often from this company. Do you remember his debut? He spoke of being a veteran and correcting Cena about being a "rookie", new to the business. It was exactly what needed to be said to Cena and it was epic.
Owens journey has been 15 years in the making and it has been to possess the WWE title. I don't think he mentioned that by accident to the most important man in the company. I feel like it was foreshadowing what we weren't supposed to see for probably another year, but due to the events with Seth Rollins all that has to change. Reigns and Ambrose just aren't ready. This tournament is happening and no one is giving Owens a chance. He has the best chance to walk out of this tournament with the WWE title even if he is the IC Champion. There are very few folks who can carry the mic as a heel in the WWE and he is probably the best at it. Owens is unmatched on so many levels and you can tell he has mastered his craft. None of the other competitors deserve this opportunity, Owens does.
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