12 WWE SummerSlam 2019 Impulse Reactions

5. Kevin Owens Vs. Shane McMahon

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Cathartic in the extreme, eventually, Kevin Owens' impressive destruction of Shane McMahon came just before their match started to resemble the 'Money's debacle with Roman Reigns in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.

There, McMahon stole one having taken most of the match. Here, he took more than he should have before giving everything over to a Canadian hero undergoing one of the most promising transformations of his career.

A recent-months success story having suffered some of the worst luck of his career either side of WrestleMania, the 'Prizefighter' has rebounded from his most recent setbacks to become the hottest babyface in the company and "saved his job" with an important win here.

As per the stipulations, Owens will not be forced to quit, but his victory hasn't vanquished his hated rival. Hopefully this routine result over 'Shane O Mac' won't be the last of their feud with Hell In A Cell a mere two pay-per-views away.

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