10 Best Kevin Owens WWE Moments
6. His First Main Roster Title Win
Owens wouldn't have to wait long for his first taste of main roster gold, after losing his NXT Championship to Finn Bálor at the Beast tn the East Network special. KO would waste little time in jumping to Raw and SmackDown full time, but made a slightly rocky start, losing two successive PPV matches to Cena.
He regained some momentum after a short, one-sided feud with Cesaro, before challenging Ryback for his Intercontinental Championship at September's Night Of Champions. The match wasn't a particularly memorable one, but it proved significant, as Owens used dubious tactics (including a crucial rake to the eyes) to win his first main roster championship.
The reign would last a few months, and saw KO defeat current "best friend" Chris Jericho, before again besting Ryback in a rematch at Hell in a Cell. He eventually lost to Dean Ambrose at Tables, Ladders & Chairs, but completed a crucial step in his rapid rise through the ranks in the process.