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WWE stars will begin looking forward to WrestleMania season as 2022 approaches, with one of them being Kevin Owens. The former Universal Champion could be primed for a big match at The Show of Shows in April.
Owens re-signed with the company last week, much to everybody's delight. This came during his ongoing world title program, which adds further optimism over his position on the card. KO's push will likely continue next year, with several exciting possibilities awaiting him at WrestleMania 38.
Kevin Owens can take on a variety of opponents at the two-night extravaganza, either based on his current storyline on RAW or a fresh new match-up. Either way, KO-Mania is set to run wild in Dallas.
Here are five potential matches Owens can have at WrestleMania 38. Let us know who you want to see him face in the comments below.
#5 Kevin Owens vs. Big E for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania
As mentioned above, Kevin Owens is currently in a WWE Championship program. He will challenge Big E for the title at the Day 1 pay-per-view, with Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley also in the match. Now that he is staying, KO's chances of winning have drastically improved.
Owens would be phenomenal as WWE Champion and can enjoy a three-month-long reign before he drops the title back to Big E at WrestleMania 38. No matter who wins the fatal-four-way, the New Day member must eventually hold the WWE Title following The Show of Shows.
Big E chasing the gold heading into WrestleMania is an interesting prospect, especially with a 'prize fighter' like Kevin Owens in his way. This would add a layer to their ongoing issues on RAW.
#4 KO and Seth Rollins vs. RK-Bro if they become a tag team
This past week on RAW saw Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens team up for a common cause. They want Bobby Lashley out of the WWE Championship match at Day 1 and viciously attacked him at the end of the show. The two heels then shared a hug in the middle of the ring.
The dynamic between Owens and Rollins is entertaining, with the two playing off of each other excellently. It is reminiscent of the glory days of JeriKO. If WWE decides to explore this partnership further, we may see them go after the RAW Tag Team Championship.
A match against RK-Bro would be huge for WrestleMania 38, giving the tag titles a major boost. This would also free up some big spots on the card for younger stars like Omos and Austin Theory, as the company continues to build them on RAW.
#3 Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins - WWE WrestleMania 36 rematch
If WWE doesn't go further with Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins as a tag team, the two may face off at WrestleMania. The two have already wrestled at the event, but it was in front of no fans. Also, the story would be different this time.
Rollins and KO's recent friendship could combust as soon as Day 1, with both superstars potentially blaming each other for not winning the WWE Championship. It is a simple story, but effective nonetheless.
The match would do well, owing to the great in-ring chemistry between Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens. The only downside would be that the latter's run as a heel would be cut short, as The King of Drip isn't likely to turn babyface at all.
#2 Kevin Owens vs. Damian Priest - United States Championship
If Kevin Owens fails to win the WWE Championship, the United States Title wouldn't be a bad consolation prize heading into WrestleMania 38. The midcard belt has improved in value ever since Damian Priest won it at SummerSlam.
The Puerto Rican superstar has been booked strongly by WWE and regularly defends the US Title. He is also primed for a big match at WrestleMania, having teamed with Bad Bunny at this year's event. Owens would be a great opponent.
The two can have a solid match, with KO selling Priest's big moves perfectly. Both men could benefit from it. Kevin Owens can finally win a title again in WWE - it would be his fourth United States Championship. Meanwhile, it would free Damian Priest up for a main event run.
#1 Kevin Owens vs. Edge at WWE WrestleMania 38
One of the biggest matches Kevin Owens could have at WrestleMania 38 is against WWE Hall of Famer, Edge. The two Canadians are both excellent in the ring and at promos, which would lead to one of the greatest 'Mania feuds in recent history.
Edge had a phenomenal 2021, as he had marquee match after marquee match. He won the Royal Rumble and main evented WrestleMania, before following up with singles classics against Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. The Rated-R Superstar will look to mix it up with a wider variety of opponents next year.
While most fans would love to see Edge face AJ Styles at WrestleMania, a match against Kevin Owens sounds equally exciting. Either way, WWE is in a great spot with the 11-time world champion. His knack for storytelling would only benefit the build to The Show of Shows.
This potential match can elevate Owens into a permanent main eventer, especially if he channels his ruthless side against Edge. The same ruthless side that saw him decimate Sami Zayn in NXT, before beating John Cena clean in his first WWE main roster match.
