5 possible directions for the Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan storyline
One of the most intriguing storylines that have developed on Smackdown Live has been the ongoing situation between Shane McMahon, Sami Zayn, and Kevin Owens.
What had initially emerged as an issue between Owens and McMahon later grew to include Zayn, and now Daniel Bryan.
Similarly, the situation that was based on the battle between McMahon and Owens has transitioned into an issue between Bryan and McMahon. Shane's best efforts to have Owens and Zayn removed from WWE were thwarted as a result of Bryan stepping in and stating that ‘equal opportunity' was the best course of action.
What will ultimately happen in this storyline for all involved, who will walk away better for it, and who won't? The next few weeks will be telling for all involved.
Here are five different directions the WWE creative team could go with the Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon storyline.
#5 Zayn and Owens continue to try and manipulate Bryan
We are often torn about where this storyline is headed, as all involved bring different elements and motivations, leading fans to question either Daniel Bryan or Shane McMahon, depending on developments from week to week.
What has continued to be the situation is that, despite how often Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens believe they are being ‘screwed' and complain to Daniel Bryan, they ultimately come out victorious while believing there will be no consequences.
In Bryan's quest for equal opportunity for all, he is almost dismissive of certain shortcuts that Zayn and Owens have taken.
Bryan often discusses the integrity of the show, but it appears that the character, rightly or wrongly, continuously allows Owens and Zayn to showcase just how capable they are of working around stipulations or circumstances, and ultimately putting them in a position to succeed.
The line between whether Bryan is a face or a heel appears to be a grey area, at least until the storyline reaches its fevered pitch.