Kevin Owens to turn heel on top star in shocking fashion, and it's not Cody Rhodes? Exploring the possibility
Kevin Owens is widely adored by fans as a top babyface in WWE. He is currently a part of Friday Night SmackDown and has been a persistent problem for The Bloodline. But a change in attitude may be looming for The Prizefighter, as he could turn heel in a rather shocking manner. And while many may expect it to come against Cody Rhodes, that may not be the case.
As things stand, Kevin Owens is allied with both Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. With The Viper likely to be featured on RAW, at least for the foreseeable future, KO and The American Nightmare will have to have each other's backs on SmackDown. Now, assuming Owens does turn heel, fans would expect him to betray the Undisputed WWE Champion. However, in a surprising twist, Kevin could complete his heel turn on his best friend, Sami Zayn.
Given the ongoing plot developments on the Friday Night Show, Sami Zayn could make a transition to the blue brand shortly, as the Triple H-led creative team may integrate him and Main Event Jey Uso into The Bloodline storyline. This potential move could create tension with Kevin Owens, who may feel betrayed by Zayn's decision to rejoin the faction despite past conflicts.
It certainly would be quite a surprising turn of events, especially considering all the incredible moments they've recently had together. But at this point, this is nothing more than speculation, and there is still some time before any of this can come to pass.
Kevin Owens last betrayed Sami Zayn almost 10 years ago
Kevin Owens is well-acquainted with embracing his dark side, and some of his most unforgettable moments have occurred when The Prizefighter has played the role of an antagonist. Surprisingly, Owens entered WWE as a heel nearly ten years ago, as he betrayed his close friend, Sami Zayn.
The shocking moment came moments after The Underdog from the Underground had captured the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: R Evolution. After a grueling bout with Adrian Neville, Sami came out victorious, and the entire locker room came out to celebrate with him. Of course, the first to embrace him was none other than Owens, but things quickly took a dark turn as the latter Powerbombed him onto the apron.
Since then, the two have had a roller coaster of a relationship. The best way to describe it would undoubtedly be 'love-hate,' but right now, they are on good terms. That being said, this is WWE, and it can all change in seconds.