After Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, another former WWE champion to be sidelined? Exploring major fallout of Kevin Owens' actions for the Royal Rumble

The Kevin Owens saga continues to captivate fans, keeping them deeply invested in the ongoing storyline surrounding the Undisputed WWE Championship. The Prizefighter is now set to face Cody Rhodes in a highly anticipated rematch at Royal Rumble 2025 in a ladder match. Amid this, an intriguing prospect has emerged, speculating that Owens might sideline former WWE Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn.

Kevin Owens has already brutalized The Viper, resulting in Orton’s hiatus from WWE. He also left Cody Rhodes motionless at Saturday Night’s Main Event after delivering a devastating Package Piledriver. During a recent episode of SmackDown, Sami Zayn made an appearance, hinting at a transfer to the blue brand.

Given Zayn and Owens' history, fans could witness a heated segment between them. This could be either backstage or in front of the live crowd. In such a scenario, Zayn might confront Owens about his increasingly destructive behavior and his tendency to push the rules by injuring other stars. If this confrontation unfolds, it’s plausible that Owens could turn on his former friend, delivering a Package Piledriver to Zayn and sidelining him as well.

The Piledriver, which is a banned move in WWE, has already removed Randy Orton from storylines and could lead to Zayn going on hiatus if delivered on him. However, this act might also backfire on Owens at Royal Rumble 2025, where the OG Bloodline could return and cost him the ladder match against Cody Rhodes. These developments could set the stage for a highly anticipated match between Owens and Zayn at WrestleMania 41, a showdown the WWE Universe has long speculated about.

Interestingly, WWE seemingly avoided a confrontation between the two last week on SmackDown. This belief is due to Owens appearing immediately after Zayn’s match but no interaction with Sami took place despite Zayn being assaulted by The New Bloodline. Overall, as The Road to WrestleMania 41 approaches, it will be fascinating to see how this storyline evolves in the coming months.

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Kevin Owens has already hinted at a feud against Sami Zayn in WWE

Kevin Owens recently appeared in a backstage car segment with Michael Cole, where he finally reacted to Sami Zayn rejoining Roman Reigns' faction. During the segment, The Prizefighter hinted that once he finishes his business with Cody Rhodes, he might turn his attention to the OG Bloodline member.

KO strongly implied that he and Zayn would eventually confront each other again, teasing the possibility of a WrestleMania showdown. Given this, it’s highly probable that at The Showcase of the Immortals in 2025, fans could witness the next compelling chapter in the storied rivalry between Kevin and Sami.