5 signs that indicate Kevin Owens is the next face of WWE

All of a sudden, within a span of just a little over two weeks, Kevin Owens has become one of the most over stars in WWE. In fact, it wouldn’t be wrong to claim that he is perhaps at the top in terms of fan interest.

It all began when he openly called out Shane McMahon for taking up important TV time when there are other Superstars at the back who deserved it. It began a feud between the Authority and the Prizefighter, much reminiscent to what Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vince McMahon had back in the day.

Kevin Owens’ face turn has quietly become one of the best things done by the WWE in recent years and with what has happened in the last 2-3 weeks, I have a feeling that the former honorary member of the New Day is set to be the next face of the company.

And here are 5 signs that back the claim u it…

#5 WWE acknowledging fan opinion and working with it

When Shane McMahon paired up with the Miz, almost everyone expected the A-Lister to turn heel on the Chairman’s son eventually. However, the self-proclaimed Best in the World was the one who brutally turned on the Miz.

Since then, Shane has been picking on other Superstars and hogging most of the TV time both on SmackDown and RAW. As a result, fans used social media to show their discontent.

According to them, it is keeping many talented performers off television, and with Kevin Owens saying the exact same thing, it is safe to say that WWE is aware of the complaints. Moreover, it seems to be an integral part of Owens' current storyline, who is acting as the mouthpiece of the WWE Universe.

#4 Shane McMahon playing the perfect foil to Owens' character

Back in the days of the Attitude Era, Stone Cold Steve Austin was the face of the company. He reached that status with his savageness (more on that later) and also the fact that he had a major storyline beef with the boss Vince McMahon.

For many, their feud was the greatest ever in the history of WWE and the company seem to be using the same template for the Shane-Owens feud. Not only have they picked Owens to be the fans’ voice, they have pitted him against an evil McMahon.

Given the outpour of criticism, Shane McMahon has been positioned as the biggest heel in WWE right now. Taking a stand against such an authority figure automatically elevates Owens to top babyface territory. He is clearly being counted on to generate the massive pops reminiscent of Stone Cold's era, and so far he is doing a good job.

#3 Explosiveness in the ring

While being a good talker is extremely important in order to pull off such a rebellious character, one has to have an equally explosive approach inside the squared circle in order to make a real impact.

Stone Cold Steve Austin might not have been the most technically gifted wrestler by the time the Attitude era rolled in, but he was pretty explosive in the ring. That allowed him to add a sense of urgency to his character, adding layers to his already formidable arsenal. A similar approach is being adopted by Owens.

Owens has always been a great performer inside the ring. He might be quite large in size but he is very athletic and uses his body incredibly well to punish is opponents.

The way he executes the cannonball is a work of art and his aggression in the ring makes him the perfect man for his new role. An added bonus: he now uses Austin’s Stunner as his finisher during his rivalry with Shane.

#2 Relatable character that not many performers get to portray

Kevin Owens is a very capable heel. For many, he was born to play the role of a villain in the wrestling industry. Over the years, he has proven his ability to manipulate the crowd and express his darker side.

However, we saw a glimpse of what he could do as a babyface when he became an honorary member of the New Day. 'Big O' was fantastic in his new role and it was a shame that they had to end it so quickly due to his scheduled match against Kofi.

Now, however, he is once again a babyface with a character that is relatable to the fans. The added edge to his gimmick has also given him some anti-hero traits, which is helping him considerably.

As Big O, he was just a fun-loving personality but with his current gimmick, he is the voice of the voiceless who is picking a fight with the biggest baddie in the company.

Not many have been given such an arc in the past (save Roman Reigns), with only the biggest star being allowed to go in such a direction.

#1 The aura of Kevin Owens

The WWE Universal Championship has been held by Brock Lesnar for the majority of its existence. However, in my opinion, the most memorable champion of that belt has been Kevin Owens. He has the charisma and presence that make him stand out as a performer.

This is a man that never disappoints and always does innovative things with the material he is given to work with. If anything, WWE haven’t been able to book him properly all these years, but right now, they might finally be getting it right.

When was the last time you saw a Superstar come out to the arena and get the feeling that something unpredictable and exciting is about to happen?

CM Punk oozed this aura a lot and now, the same can be said about KO, as whenever he appears on the screen, fans are on the edge of their seats.