The Hidden Role Kevin Owens Played In AEW's Formation
WWE's Kevin Owens might've snowballed Cody Rhodes towards AEW without even knowing it.
Kevin Owens closed his eyes and AEW magically appeared.
OK, that's obviously not true, but the WWE star might've had an accidental role in pushing Cody Rhodes towards the company's creation. KO told 'After The Bell' that he became fast friends with Cody before the ex-Stardust left WWE, and they stayed pals when Rhodes was on the indy scene.
Cody asked Owens for advice on navigating that circuit, and Kev put him in touch with The Young Bucks. One thing led to another, and Rhodes started drumming up fresh business opportunities with Matt and Nick Jackson.
That might not have happened had KO not recommended that Cody get friendly with the brothers.
Sure, it's ridiculous to claim that Owens inadvertently helped create AEW, but the truth is that he...did play a minor part in planting seeds. He'd also buzzed The Bucks and asked that they "take care" of Rhodes on the indy scene.
Matt and Nick took to Cody almost immediately, and the rest is history. So, there you go, Tony Khan owes Kevin Owens quite a lot of gratitude. Only kidding, but what a story.