5 possible opponents for Kevin Owens on RAW: Feuding with a real life friend and challenging for a title

The WWE Draft on Night 2 was full of excitement and uncertainty. In one of the night's most dynamic draft picks, Kevin Owens returned to Monday Night RAW.

The former WWE Universal Champion is currently in a feud with Happy Corbin on SmackDown and found himself in a 2-1 handicap situation this past week on the blue brand. Happy Corbin and his aide Madcap Moss took the fight to KO. Corbin sealed the deal by pinning Owens after delivering a devastating End of Days.

With the draft only coming into effect on the October 22 episode of SmackDown after Crown Jewel, KO will certainly be out for revenge this week on the blue-brand.

Having said this, Kevin Owens is also now a RAW superstar and there will be new challenges coming his way once the draft comes into operation.

In this article, we look at 5 potential opponents for Kevin Owens on RAW.

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#5. Karrion Kross vs Kevin Owens

Karrion Kross is one of the most destructive forces on Monday Night RAW. The former two-time NXT Champion has laid to rest WWE veterans Jeff Hardy and John Morrison with his decisive finisher, the Kross Jacket.

With Kross and Owens both on Monday Night RAW, a feud could certainly take shape between these superstars pinning an upcoming heel in Kross against an established babyface in Owens.

The contest will help both superstars immensly as KO can compete with one of the best new talents on offer and Karrion Kross can be put over by an experienced WWE campaigner.

Will Kevin Owens meet his doomsday with the Kross Jacket or will the Stunner be enough to keep Karrion Kross down? Whatever is the case, this contest which is a first and will surely be as exciting as they come.

#4. Keith "Bearcat" Lee vs Kevin Owens

A contest pinning Keith "Bearcat" Lee against Kevin Owens will be an exciting first for the WWE Universe.

The Bearcat made his return on the September 27 edition of Monday Night RAW and absolutely destroyed Akira Tozawa. The Japanese professional wrestler this week on RAW witnessed the same fate at the hands of a stunner from Kevin Owens.

The battle between Lee and Owens would be a match pinning two top heavyweights. If this contest were to take shape, Keith Lee would rely on his brute strength to manhandle Owens where as KO would use his strength and agility to outperform Lee.

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#3. Rey Mysterio vs Kevin Owens

Rey Mysterio and Kevin Owens, two veterans of the business, have surprisingly never crossed paths. With both of them drafted to RAW, a rivalry could certainly brew between them.

Rey is a natural babyface and if Kevin were to become a no-nonsense heel, he could look to obliterate Mysterio. The feud could also see Rey's son Dominik turn on his father courtesy of a brainwash from Owens. The 2-1 odds against Rey Mysterio will make this storyline very intriguing.

Talking from a performance stand-point, the high-flying in-ring ability of Mysterio pinned against the strength and atheltisism of KO will surely be a treat for the WWE Universe.

#2. Damian Priest vs. Kevin Owens

Damian Priest is a fighting United States Champion, and a contest with Kevin Owens certainly seems like a big draw for the championship.

The Archer of Infamy put on an impressive performance to overcome Jeff Hardy in his title defense this week on RAW. Kevin Owens and Damian Priest are former NXT superstars, with both winning titles immediately as they stepped up to the main roster. While Priest won the U.S. title from Sheamus, KO won the Intercontinental Championship as his first title on the main roster.

Owens would be looking for a fourth reign as United States Champion if he were to square off against potentially the fastest rising superstar on Monday Night RAW. A contest worth every penny for the WWE Universe.

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#1. Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens

Finn Balor and Kevin Owens are fierce competitors in the ring and good friends outside. The two superstars were in intense battles for the NXT Championship in 2015, with Owens retaining his title against Finn in their first outing.

Balor would beat Owens when they met for a second time at The Beast in the East event held in Tokyo, ending KO's 143 day run as NXT Champion.

They would have another match on RAW in 2018, with Balor prevailing again. With such epic clashes in the past, a new rivalry could certainly take shape as both former SmackDown superstars are now on RAW.

Balor vs. Owens would be a contest involving high-flying moves, athleticism and strength, making it a thrilling bout for the WWE Universe.