Did WWE Just Turn Kevin Owens Face On SmackDown?
The former 'Prizefighter' gave off strong "good guy" vibes last night.
2019 hasn't been kind to Kevin Owens, who, despite dipping in and out of the WWE Championship hunt a couple of times, has been portrayed as an in-ring loser, with him and ally Sami Zayn struggled to pick up victories with any kind of regularity, becoming worn-out punching bags for Raw and SmackDown babyfaces.
Now, it looks like the shoe might be on the other foot.
Owens had a strong night on yesterday's episode of SmackDown, with WWE seemingly turning him face throughout the night. It began in the opening segment, when Owens refused to read Shane McMahon's pre-prepared cue cards during a KO Show angle, sparking the ire of the 'Best in the World' and Drew McIntyre.
The "good guy" vibes continued in the night's main event, where Owens teamed with a frosty partner in Dolph Ziggler to face Heavy Machinery. They lost, with KO taking the pin, but Owens blasted him with a Stunner to close the show. "One more time!" chants filled the building. The crowd were into it.
An unexpected development, but a welcome one. Let's hope the apparent turn brings the credibility Owens needs at the moment.