Why Kevin Owens is what's best for business
Almost every actor in Bollywood/Indian Cinema can represent an Indian mythological character. They have what it takes to act, act as if they are lifting burdens(emotional and of the alloy kind), give generously in more ways than one and adapt to the ways and wishes of those who watch them. However, ones who don't have the aforementioned characteristics, features are either relegated or are the ones who have earned respect and street cred for being unique and for surviving in the industry solely on the basis of their mastery of the art of acting.
One of the few names that will always pop if this discussion takes between two middle-aged men who have seen cities change through times on screens is Nana Patekar. The gentleman has robustness, etiquette, trash talking ability and beard in right proportions and is variable depending on the role. A lanky, loose shirt wearing gentleman with a watch and a stubble is what he is albeit with speech skills and an on screen audacity and temper that many strive for.
Kevin Owens is the Nana Patekar of WWE. I have been a big fan of Nana Patekar for a while now and although I haven't had the time to go through his oldies, I know what he has done and how he has progressed. What does Nana Owens (or Kevin Patekar) do that sells me a plot? The first few things that come to mind are - his dry humor and uncanny appearance. He is different from the rest of the pack, just like the original Nana. The only difference I can find between them is the gut size but just how Nana carries his lanky body like the alpha male he is, Kevin Owens the playground and, hell it is in his name, Owens!
He comes, wins and will take get under the opponent's skin till he gets what he wants. Kevin Owens is the best heel or the working class anti-hero that WWE has had in a long, long time. He is what CM Punk would have become. Kevin disrespects like no one does. He is the ultimate thug life package for the present and the future. Keeping the rancidness and subtlety in balance proportions, his art of disrespecting Rich and Renee backstage or taking a dig at the Queen and her people in their land, WWE might just get around selling microphones signed by KO. For all the time that people waste watching cat videos on YouTube and making themselves feel good, a few minutes of Kevin Owens' backstage interviews is sure to make you want to annihilate the people that pull of juvenile acts and stupidities which can be bothersome.
He is the guy who has spent time honing his skills and craft and the art of executing them with finesse and a t-shirt. The day KO stepped on the United States Championship is the moment when the colourful seeds of Hustle, Loyalty, Respect were stunted and the Cena circle jerk ran dry. This was the beginning of a new era, an era whose flag bore the colours of Pop Power Bomb, Fisherman Buster and the legendary Swanton Bomb. Kevin is the face of Attitude Era 2.0(Working Class Edition). I shall digress for a bit here and bring back the original Nana in his character of Sadhu Agashe from the monumental movie ‘Ab Tak Chappan’ (2004).
Nana, the encounter specialist, a family man gets the job done and is the face of the department. Kevin, just like Sadhu, is the key piece, cuts the promos beautifully and at the end of the day is a family man who goes on the honest path. He is only the second guy to feature on the main card of all PPVs that occurred in his first year on the main roster(the first one being The Undertaker). Fast forward to Fatal Four Way, the Lemmy of WWE returns and does what he is known for-Pedigree. Only this time it was Seth Rollins who was crushed and KO was given the bourbon with a handshake. This is what is best for business. This is what Kevin is cut out for- some red and gold bling and becoming his son's favorite superstar. What lies ahead might just be a sledgehammer on the head.
