#2 Kevin Owens
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In many ways the polar opposite of Bray Wyatt, Kevin Owens is another one who has Triple H to thank for his current position. For years Owens was a standout performer on the independent scene, winning world championships in a number of promotions and also being a pioneer in merchandise and social media.
Owens (then going by his real name Kevin Steen) had all the tools to be a huge star in professional wrestling, but many believed that WWE wasn’t going to take a chance on someone who didn’t quite fit their mould.
Enter Triple H. It was the King of Kings who demanded Owens be signed to the company, the King of Kings who put the NXT Championship on Owens within the blink of an eye, and the King of Kings who may well be the biggest backstage reason Owens is the Universal Champion today.
Owens has gone on record on a number of occasions, stating his gratitude to Triple H, leaving no grey area as to who lobbied for him the most. So many fans had an issue with Triple H handing the Universal Championship to Owens on a silver plate, but the truth is that image was perfect in its poetry.
