Kevin Owens made his WWE main roster debut in 2015, and he showed his potential early on. KO is one of the best wrestlers to come out of NXT to translate his success on the main roster in WWE. Owens defied the odds, and he quickly became extremely popular amongst fans in NXT. Nevertheless, Owens has carved out a magnificent career in WWE and he has plenty of time to add to his accolades.
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Owens only has one Universal Championship reign to his name, but he has proved that he is more than capable of winning another World Title. Owens' first few matches on a WWE pay-per-view were more memorable than forgettable. He is a superb in-ring performer and deserves a lot of credit for the success that he has made.
10 Kevin Owens Vs. Ryback - Hell In A Cell 2015
At Hell in a Cell 2015, Kevin Owens defended his newly won Intercontinental Championship against Ryback. The Prizefighter and Ryback's affairs were extremely slow and methodical.
Owens expertly worked on Ryback's shoulder throughout the match. It was one of the worst matches in Owens' WWE career. Ultimately, Ryback tried to execute his patented Shellshock but Owens fought his way through it and retained with a devastating Pop-up Powerbomb.
9 Royal Rumble Match - Royal Rumble 2016
The Prizefighter pulled double duty at Royal Rumble 2016, and he sold the effects from a brutal Last Man Standing match with Dean Ambrose earlier on in the night. Owens made his Royal Rumble match debut as the 18th entrant, and Roman Reigns' WWE Championship was at stake.
He immediately targeted AJ Styles, but The Phenomenal One was aiming to Styles Clash Owens. However, Owens refused to let that happen and he superkicked Styles and eliminated him to a chorus of boos. As expected, Owens was in no physical shape to last the course and his rival Sami Zayn ended his quest of winning the WWE Title.
8 Kevin Owens Vs. Dean Ambrose - Survivor Series 2015
The tournament to crown a new WWE Champion at Survivor Series 2015 was the main focus of the show. Owens was aiming to become the first man since The Ultimate Warrior to hold both the Intercontinental and WWE Title simultaneously. However, Dean Ambrose was standing in his way in the semifinals.
This was a decent match with both Owens and Ambrose capable of putting on a better match. The Lunatic Fringe countered Owens' Pop-Up Powerbomb with a sublime Hurricanrana. Ambrose seized the opportunity presented to him, and Dirty Deeds was enough to book his place in the final.
7 Kevin Owens Vs. Ryback - Night Of Champions 2015
Kevin Owens was gunning for his first singles title on the main roster when he challenged Ryback for the Intercontinental Championship at Night of Champions 2015. This was the opening match of the night, and Owens continued to inflict punishment on Ryback's shoulder.
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Owens was extremely dominant in this match and he was determined to not let this opportunity pass him by. Ryback persistently tried to finish Owens off with Shellshock, but it was to no avail. The Prizefighter raked Ryback's eyes and he captured his first Intercontinental Championship with a roll-up.
6 Kevin Owens Vs. Cesaro - SummerSlam 2015
Fans were in store for a treat when Kevin Owens and Cesaro locked horns at SummerSlam 2015. This was a hard-hitting match, and the pace of the match suited both men who put on an admirable performance.
Cesaro nailed Owens with a sensational springboard uppercut. Owens managed to kick out of a pinfall attempt and he retreated to the outside. However, Owens planted Cesaro with a breathtaking Suplex from the top rope, and he relied on his old faithful the Pop-Up Powerbomb for the win.
5 Kevin Owens Vs. John Cena - Battleground 2015
Kevin Owens had a shot at John Cena's United States Championship in their third and final meeting in an extraordinary trilogy. They collided once more at Battleground 2015 with the score level at one win apiece.
This was still another high-level match between Owens and Cena, but it wasn't as good as their first two encounters. However, Cena showed a new side to himself that was never seen before as he executed a Hurricanrana to escape a Pop-Up Powerbomb. Cena nailed Owens with an Avalanche Attitude Adjustment, but it was not enough to keep him down. Big Match John sealed the deal with Owens submitting to his STF.
4 Kevin Owens Vs. Dean Ambrose - TLC 2015
Kevin Owens' Intercontinental Championship reign was in serious jeopardy when he defended the gold against Dean Ambrose at TLC 2015. This match captivated the audience as the battle was explosive, and the pendulum swung in both participants' favor.
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Owens hit The Lunatic Fringe with a remarkable Kenton Bomb from the top rope. Ambrose thought that he captured the title with Dirty Deeds but Owens had a fingertip on the rope. Nonetheless, Owens' three-month Intercontinental Championship reign came to a halt with Ambrose countering Owens' Pop-Up Powerbomb with a Hurricanrana.
3 Kevin Owens Vs. John Cena - Money In The Bank 2015
Money in the Bank 2015 saw Kevin Owens and John Cena collide in a hotly anticipated rematch. The Prizefighter was looking to cement himself as a force to be reckoned with, and Cena was out for revenge.
Owens stole Cena's move set in this match, and he nailed Cena with a Five Knuckle Shuffle. It was a hard-hitting match and fans acknowledged their efforts with cries of "This is Awesome." There were a plethora of false finishes with Owens and Cena showing how resilient they were. Ultimately, a third Attitude Adjustment was enough for Cena to score the win.
2 Kevin Owens Vs. John Cena - Elimination Chamber 2015
It doesn't get any bigger than your debut match on the main roster coming against John Cena. Kevin Owens was the reigning NXT Champion, and he clashed with the United States Champion John Cena in a non-title encounter at Elimination Chamber 2015.
Fans were mesmerized at the brilliance that both men brought to the table. Cena utilized a Moonsault which isn't in his usual repertoire. It was a memorable debut, and both men kicked out of each other's respective finishers. Ultimately, Owens caught Big Match John with a Pop-Up Powerbomb for a monumental victory.
1 Kevin Owens Vs. Dean Ambrose - Royal Rumble 2016
Kevin Owens was hellbent on regaining the Intercontinental Championship from Dean Ambrose in the show opener of the 2016 Royal Rumble. However, this wasn't any ordinary match as they clashed in a Last Man Standing match.
Owens and Ambrose tore the house down, and The Lunatic Fringe wore Owens down with some vicious kendo stick shots to the back. Ambrose pulled out all of the stops to keep Owens at bay. Both men went through tables but Ambrose retained the Intercontinental Title after pushing Owens off the top rope.
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