5 feuds Kevin Owens could have after he is done with Shane McMahon

Over the past few weeks, Kevin Owens has become one of the biggest babyfaces in the entire WWE. His 'pipebomb' promo on Shane McMahon and the excessive TV time he takes has sparked a lot of buzz amongst the WWE fans. Owens has been kicked out of SmackDown multiple times, only to re-enter the arena and give the boss a Stunner. It is eerily similar to a certain Texas Rattlesnake, who made the WWF his own.

KO could be on course to become the face of SmackDown, as it enters the five-year Fox deal in October. The former Universal Champion was supposed to be the good guy earlier, even becoming a replacement for Big E in the New Day. However, external circumstances forced him to turn heel and challenge Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship. After a short run as a heel on the Blue brand, Kevin Owens is back as a face.

He is currently feuding with Shane McMahon which will most likely lead to a match at SummerSlam, hopefully with a 'Loser Leaves Town' stipulation. After that, Owens' schedule is presumably open. One thing is for certain, he should constantly be in hot programs to capitalise on his huge momentum. He has all the tools to be an incredible babyface, but it is up to WWE to give him an enticing follow-up beyond the Shane O'Mac feud.

Here are five possible superstars Kevin Owens could feud with after he is done with Shane McMahon.

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#5. Buddy Murphy

Murphy demanded KO to keep his name out of his mouth.

This would not be a very long feud, nor would it lead to a pay-per-view match. However, Buddy Murphy could really do with an interesting storyline. He has hardly made an appearance on SmackDown since joining the Blue brand during the Superstar Shakeup and was name-dropped by Kevin Owens during a couple of promos.

The former Cruiserweight Champion demanded Owens to "keep my name out of your mouth" so maybe, this may work as a solid introduction for him on the main roster. There is no way he would beat KO, but a strong TV match would do really well for him. It's about time that WWE starts utilising more names on their weekly broadcasts.

#4. Drew McIntyre

Drew could attempt to avenge Shane's likely defeat.

Drew McIntyre is currently Shane McMahon's henchman, accompanying him everywhere. It is a consistent spot for him, but the former NXT Champion is so much better than his current role. McIntyre should ideally be chasing the Universal Championship but here he is, taking care of Shane's business. His recent pay-per-view record has also begged the question, how does Drew McIntyre benefit from this Shane McMahon partnership.

Hopefully, it ends after SummerSlam and McIntyre is off to do something higher up the card. However, there is a possibility that he would end up facing Kevin Owens, as a follow-up from the Quebecer's story with the boss. It would be pretty unlikely, as both men cannot afford a loss at this moment. Owens, because he's on his way to becoming the hottest star in the company and McIntyre because he just lost multiple times to Roman Reigns.

#3. Randy Orton

Orton could give Owens a huge rub.

Randy Orton is currently set to face Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam after pinning him on last week's episode of SmackDown. It will be a compelling feud, especially with the history between these two, and could be the most interesting match at the August pay-per-view, next to Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon. There is a big possibility that the Viper wins the title as well.

If that is the case, he could immediately be put in a feud with the Prizefighter. After hopefully disposing of Shane O'Mac, Owens could go straight into the WWE Championship scene and face Orton. He was, presumably, supposed to be the one to defeat Daniel Bryan for the title at WrestleMania 35 before KofiMania took over the WWE universe. This could be a way of getting things back on track, with KO holding the WWE title high in the coming month or two.

#2. Samoa Joe

They haven't had a proper match in WWE.

Kevin Owens vs. Samoa Joe is one match we have hardly had a taste of in WWE. Joe did debut in NXT by interrupting Owens and two had an inconclusive match shortly after, but there was nothing concrete. Joe turned heel shortly after and two have had the same alignment until recently. It looks like the Samoan Submission Machine is now a SmackDown superstar, thanks to the wonderful Wildcard rule.

This would open the door for a feud between the two heavyweights. Both men are capable of incredible things in the ring and this is as fresh as a match could get. Joe has been losing quite a lot lately, particularly in WWE Championship matches, and it seems like he will remain on the same holding pattern that haunted Bray Wyatt for years. It is a real shame, but at least by this way, one superstar could get over. Kevin Owens would surely gain from a competitive victory over Samoa Joe.

#1. Sami Zayn

Fight forever.

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. These two will never leave each other. Whether they are fighting by each other's side or fighting against each other, they almost always cross paths. For years, Zayn was the face and Owens was the heel. And after partnering up since 2017, it is time for the tables to turn. It certainly will be interesting to see 'good guy Kevin Owens' facing the villainous Sami Zayn and hopefully, it does better than the Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins role reversal.

Zayn is currently on Raw, but the Wildcard rule has enabled superstars to switch brands with no limits. WWE needs to fully explore his heel personality and by putting him in a proper feud, no option would be much better than to pair him up with his best frenemy. The former El Generico has cut some pretty striking promos since his return from injury in April, while KO's words have kick-started what could be a fresh new direction for WWE.

Speaking of fresh, a heel Sami against face Kevin is as intriguing as anything that the former Universal Champion could do after SummerSlam.

Who will KO face after Shane McMahon? Let us know your picks in the comments section below.