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#3 Kevin Owens

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The former Universal champion KO

Kevin Owens had a violent start to his WWE career in NXT, attacking his former best friend (and now current) Sami Zayn after he won his first NXT Championship. A stellar run in NXT followed which naturally led to Kevin being called up to the WWE main roster. A first night US Title shot against John Cena followed with Owens disrespecting both the title and Cena by refusing to complete the match and stomping on the belt.

A victory then over Cena at Elimination Chamber PPV announced Kevin Owens to the world. From that point on, KO has been in high profile, main event feuds with AJ Styles, Shane McMahon, Vince McMahon, Chris Jericho and Goldberg. Winning the WWE Universal title after Finn Balor abdicated was a massive achievement for the Quebecer, and Kevin is also a 2-time Intercontinental Champion and 3 time US Champion.

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