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It could end up being a very newsworthy few weeks for Kevin Owens in the WWE leading up to Day 1. It was confirmed this week that the former Universal Champion has now signed a new contract with the company as per Fightful Select.
Owen's contract was due to expire at the end of January 2022, but it is now said that he has signed a new multi-year deal. This will come to the much delight of WWE, who have seen a lot of talent depart this year, either walking away or being released.
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On January 1, 2022, K.O. will compete in a Fatal 4 Way match for the WWE Championship as he challenges Big E, along with Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley. The former Universal Champion has been involved in the main-event picture since being drafted from SmackDown to RAW in the 2021 WWE Draft.
All eyes will be on the match at the first-ever WWE Day 1 pay-per-view to see if it will be Kevin Owen's night. The odds will likely be in his favor now that he has signed a new deal, but that doesn't necessarily mean he will walk away with the gold.
That being said, let's take a look at five reasons why Kevin Owens should win the WWE Championship at Day 1.
#5 Kevin Owens should win at Day 1 for committing to WWE
What better way for WWE to really show Kevin Owens that he made the right decision signing a new contract by booking him to win the WWE Title? Kevin Owen's faith in the company will be repaid by WWE presenting him with the biggest prize in the company at Day 1.
Who knows, it may have been something that was negotiated into his new deal, that he would have a run with the championship. After all, it is what every WWE superstar aspires and dreams to someday win.
The cards were stacked with Kevin Owens throughout negotiations, no doubt, especially with recent high-profile WWE departures. He definitely could have used some leverage to encourage the company to give him what he wanted on-screen, and WWE were happy to oblige.
Either way, moving forward, Kevin Owens should be treated like a big deal for remaining loyal to the company. He's given his all since joining WWE in 2014 and that alone is enough for the company to put all their eggs in his basket.
#4 RAW can be built around Kevin Owens after Day 1
Day 1 has the possibility of three heels becoming the WWE Champion. What if, Kevin Owens were to win, and he could lead RAW, as a heel champion, into WrestleMania?
RAW could be built around Owens over the next few months. He could weasel his way out of a number of championship matches and frustrate the roster until somebody steps up to teach him a lesson. It would make for great entertainment as KO always delivers and knows how to get under the skin of the WWE Universe.
#3 Winning at Day 1 would put Kevin Owens in the driving seat for WrestleMania
One thing that would be for certain is that whoever wins the WWE Championship match at Day 1 will be firmly in the driving seat for WrestleMania. The stupendous event is just a few months away and the reigning will have the opportunity to shine during WWE's most important months.
He already had one WrestleMania main-event taken away from him at WrestleMania 33, so this year might be a lot different for him. He just needs to make sure he brings that WWE Championship on January 1.
#1 Kevin Owens deserves redemption Day 1 for the way he lost the Universal Championship
If Kevin Owens wins the WWE Title at Day 1, it will surely make up for his last outing as world champion. Owens lost the Universal Championship to Goldberg in 22 seconds at Fastlane pay-per-view in 2017.
Many in the WWE Universe have not forgotten about this night, and Kevin Owens probably hasn't either. It would be redemption for that night in Milwaukee if KO was to win the WWE Championship at Day 1. A chance to put things right to prove he belongs at the top of the WWE mountain.
#1 Kevin Owens has never won the WWE Championship
Kevin Owens still has to accomplish a number of accolades in WWE. One of those is the WWE Championship. KO has never won the most prestigious prize in pro-wrestling and that could all change at Day 1.
The former NXT Champion has done so much for Vince McMahon's promotion over the years and has certainly earned it.
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