WWE SummerSlam 2019: 5 possible finishes to Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon

In recent weeks, Kevin Owens has shown the world why the WWE Universe initially fell in love with The Prizefighter. Even though his feud with Shane McMahon is a rehash from a couple of years ago, it’s been incredibly entertaining. This bout is now one of the most anticipated clashes on the card, with Kevin Owens' career ultimately being on the line.

If this was the Shane McMahon of old, we’d say this was a foregone conclusion. Instead, the son of a billionaire has been on a major roll having beaten Dolph Ziggler, Roman Reigns and The Miz in recent outings. Whether it’s through dubious means or not, Shane McMahon is now a serial winner and Owens’ career is under serious threat as he will have to quit if he loses in Toronto. With so many players involved, this match could end in a variety of ways.

Here are 5 possible finishes to Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon at WWE SummerSlam.

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#5 Kevin Owens wins clean

Kevin Owens beat John Cena in his first main roster match

Moving to SmackDown Live has been the best thing possible for the career of Kevin Owens. The Canadian wrestler has become the focal point of the blue brand, finally garnering the TV time and attention his character needed to thrive.

When Owens first arrived in WWE, many casual fans viewed his appearance as a negative as he didn’t arrive in the mould of a Hulk Hogan or John Cena. However, the WWE, Triple H especially, had faith in him thus allowing him to beat John Cena upon his main roster debut. Since then, Owens has been involved in several high-profile feuds, without truly going over. This time, SmackDown is truly the Kevin Owens Show and he is the sole main event of the show. Owens’ career cannot afford another high-profile loss. He needs a clean win at the second biggest event of the year.

#4 Drew McIntyre interferes

Could Drew McIntyre play a pivotal role in Sunday's match?

When Drew McIntyre viciously disposed of Dolph Ziggler, many felt he’d have the moon strapped to his back. And he did for a while. He was briefly a main event player, even sharing the ring with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. However, this wasn’t the plight we all felt McIntyre’s ‘push’ would take. In recent months, the Scotsman has aligned himself with Shane McMahon, garnering much-needed TV time on the blue brand.

Recently, any time Shane McMahon has found himself in an ounce of trouble, Drew McIntyre has come to his aid. At SummerSlam, we could see a repeat of recent SmackDown episodes. All it’d take is one Claymore Kick to leave Kevin Owens laying and ready to be pinned by the Best in the World. Don’t be surprised to see the former 3MB member walk out with Shane in Toronto before the match, ready to cause havoc.

#3 Kevin Owens gets DQ’d

Kevin Owens is known to have a volatile character

Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen Owens transform into a seasoned WWE performer. He was already a great wrestler before he arrived, but now he’s conformed to the WWE style of storytelling without compromising what made him unique in the first place. What hasn’t changed is his temperament on TV. Kevin Owens has always been seen to have a short fuse for nonsense, whether babyface or heel. WWE could use this trait to help book the finish to a complex rivalry.

We could see Kevin Owens get so frustrated with Shane’s cowardly antics and constant interference from his lackeys, that Owens just decides he’s better than all this and unleashes hell on Shane McMahon. We could see a low-blow or a merciless beating with a foreign object. Yes, this would be effectively signing his resignation, but what’s to say Stephanie McMahon won’t sign him to the red brand the next night?

#2 Shane McMahon wins clean

Shane McMahon won the WWE World Cup

This finish sounds annoying, but it is also incredibly possible. In recent months, Shane McMahon’s heel turn has gone better than expected. Many thought it’d be impossible to dislike Shane at this point in his career having been a babyface upon his epic return. The fans are very fond of the 49-year-old due to his willingness to put his body on the line in every match he has.

However, being presented like the precious son of the boss on an ego trip by abusing his power, has worked perfectly. It’s come across as realistic, due to who he is, and Shane’s antics have made him despicable to the WWE Universe. If WWE really wants to push this Best in the World agenda, a clean win over Kevin Owens would solidify that. Yes, a clean win without any help from either Elias or Drew McIntyre!

#1 Lackies turn on Shane McMahon

Drew McIntyre has a history of turning on close friends

Swerves are possibly the best part of any WWE storyline. In a world where kayfabe is almost dead, whenever WWE still manages to surprise the fans, it’s always epic. This is one swerve that no one sees coming but could give SummerSlam the shock value it currently lacks.

Drew McIntyre is a main event talent that deserves his own spotlight, not Shane’s. Lest we forget, this is a man that could possibly face The Undertaker at WrestleMania 36. Sooner or later he needs to start building momentum on his own.

As for Elias, he’s a man that’s been involved in special moments with John Cena and The Undertaker. He is also destined for more than being a bodyguard. At one point, his comedy singalongs were the highlight of Monday Night Raw, often getting the biggest reaction of the night. SummerSlam could see a vicious turn from this duo on their McMahon boss, thus declaring Kevin Owens the winner!