5 Talking points from TLC 2020 (20th December): Top star set on fire, 2 major championships changes hands

Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens brutalized each other during their match at TLC
Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens brutalized each other during their match at TLC

#4 Kevin Owens puts up a fight of a lifetime against Roman Reigns at TLC

Yes, Roman Reigns retained his Universal Championship at TLC on expected lines, however, this match was yet another testament to Owen's exemplary talents.

Valiantly fighting both Reigns and Jey Uso, KO displayed the kind of babyface fire that is seldom seen in the modern WWE landscape. Every spot was earned, every moment meant something, and the ending itself was tragic yet hopeful.

Having almost pulled down the title, KO was stopped by Uso, whom he had buried under the commentary table midway through the match. Capitalizing upon this, Reigns choked KO out on top of the ladder, allowing himself to pull down the title in this TLC clash.

If there's anyone who deserves to dethrone The Tribal Chief, it has to be Owens, possibly at WrestleMania 37. WWE has plenty of time to build the story, and they would be wise to go in this direction, considering the kind of performance The Prizefighter put up today.

It would also be intriguing to see how The Tribal Chief reacts to Jey Uso's involvement in the match, come Friday.

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