10 Hidden Times WWE Stars Broke Character

5. Kevin Owens Grabs A Hold On Roman Reigns

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Kevin Owens became one of Roman Reigns' better legacy rivals during 'The Tribal Chief's iconic reign as WWE Champion between 2020 and 2024, fighting relentlessly against the tyranny of The Bloodline and in the process aiding the eventual exit of Sami Zayn and the historic ascent of Cody Rhodes.

It all couldn't have been more at odds with their initial work together.

A hated heel from the off on the main roster, 'KO' was just one more villain for Reigns to plough through in the company's endless attempts to get him over as the next top babyface star. Owens rarely got much on him on TV, which is perhaps why he enjoyed messing with the golden goose on house shows.

'The Prizefighter' jaw-jacking with the crowd had 'The Big Dog' barking, to such an extent that grifting old-timers criticised him for exposing the business for getting the giggles. Those same people presumably still need checking on after every other 2022 Bloodline segment.

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