WWE's Kevin Owens Wants NXT Return

"I have even discussed it with Vince McMahon. I'd love to help the brand grow."

by Andy H Murray
Kevin Owens
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Kevin Owens has shed light on conversations he has had with WWE higher-ups over potentially returning to NXT someday.

Speaking to Brent Brookhouse of CBS Sports, KO stated that he sometimes talks about the matter with Triple H, saying "it's about timing," and has even brought it to Vince McMahon, adding that he was excited about the possibility but didn't know if it would have been a long or short term thing.

"I have been vocal about wanting to go back there as I'd love to help make NXT grow even more and help make it as big as it can be, so that we have three brands people know about," Owens said. "I would love for people to be just as aware of NXT as they are about Raw and SmackDown."

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KO went on, reasserting that he'd "love to go back." He added, however, that he "just wants to go where I'm needed and try to make a difference," regardless of which brand that may be.

Owens broke into the WWE system through NXT in 2014, graduating to the main roster the following year. He returned to the black-and-gold brand for a crowd-popping surprise appearance at TakeOver: WarGames last November.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.