6 Reasons Why Kevin Owens Vs. Triple H Is Best For Business

2. Owens Could Benefit From A Babyface Run

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Fans have cheered some of KO's comments throughout his feud with Shane McMahon. There's no doubting Shane's popularity, but Owens is also somebody fans respect. Could that be exploited by turning this feud with the McMahon family upside down with an Owens babyface turn? Stranger things have happened, and Triple H is much more comfortable playing heel anyway.

What if Owens beats Shane at Hell in a Cell, rightly asks to be put back in the title mix, but is refused because of his aggressive actions towards Vince? Over time, WWE's creative team might be able to soften the selfish side of KO and turn it into fan sympathy. Don't forget that the company previously managed this with both CM Punk and Daniel Bryan.

Those guys went on to become massive babyfaces for the company, and there's nothing to suggest Owens couldn't follow suit. Again, this mimics Triple H vs. Rollins, so it's important that WWE learn lessons from that feud and don't change a thing about KO. After all, his outspoken nature is partly why fans like him in the first place.

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