5 storylines to book Kevin Owens' return to WWE

#4 Destroys Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush, sets up a WrestleMania match

Lashley is the kayfabe reason why Owens has been sidelined

Now, the reason why Kevin Owens has been written off TV is his knee surgeries, but in kayfabe, Bobby Lashley is the reason why Kevin Owens has to sit on the sidelines. Booking a feud between a heel duo of Lashley and Rush against the face Kevin Owens can help both the men have a good match at Wrestlemania.

Creative could also have Sami Zayn in Kevin Owens' corner to level the odds, but having Owens fight alone would generate more babyface sympathy for the Prizefighter. However, getting a big win at Wrestlemania would set the tone for Kevin Owens after his return.

The WWE could then directly insert him in the Universal Championship picture or could possibly have him feud with the Intercontinental Champion of RAW.