Unexpected betrayal, face turn? - 4 Possible finishes to Kevin Owens vs. Grayson Waller on WWE SmackDown

During last week's episode of SmackDown, Cody Rhodes revealed that he wants to face his friend Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Bash in Berlin. Despite Owens' initial reluctance, the match was later made official during the show.

The former Universal Champion will be in action on the upcoming episode of SmackDown ahead of his massive match in Berlin. KO is set to take on A-Town Down Under's Grayson Waller in a singles competition.

Here are four possible finishes for Kevin Owens vs. Grayson Waller on WWE SmackDown.

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#4. Kevin Owens secures a dominant win on WWE SmackDown

Kevin Owens will be the favorite heading into his match against Grayson Waller. However, with his massive clash against Cody Rhodes on the horizon, Owens needs to stay focused and dialed in.

He wouldn’t want to engage in a long and competitive bout, so it’s crucial that he dispatches Waller quickly. A dominant win against the former WWE Tag Team Champion is essential. It would not only save Owens from potential wear and tear but also establish him as a major threat to Cody Rhodes' title reign.

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#3. Grayson Waller tricks Austin Theory into the match

Grayson Waller has put his tag team partner, Austin Theory, in tough situations with some of his decisions over the past few months. So, it was ironic when Theory inadvertently did the same to Waller by accidentally booking him in a match against Kevin Owens for the upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown.

However, Waller might have a trick up his sleeve. He could potentially no-show SmackDown and instead ask General Manager Nick Aldis to put Theory into the match against Owens. With no prior preparation, Theory would likely lose to Kevin Owens, which could ignite serious tension between Theory and Waller moving forward.

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#2. Austin Theory costs Grayson Waller

Over the past few months, Austin Theory and Grayson Waller have miscommunicated several times, which has often resulted in Waller either taking out Theory or costing him matches.

Theory might finally feel that it's the right time to return the favor. The former United States Champion could cost Waller his match against Kevin Owens on the blue brand, potentially turning babyface in the process. This could ignite a major feud between the two, setting the stage for a heated rivalry in the coming months.

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#1. Kevin Owens shockingly turns heel

It was clear last Friday that Kevin Owens wasn't eager to face Cody Rhodes at Bash in Berlin when the opportunity was first presented to him. However, now that the match is official, Owens needs to ensure he gives it everything he's got.

Kevin Owens is at his best when he channels The Prizefighter, who is willing to do whatever it takes to secure victory. To prepare for Bash in Berlin, KO could tap into this mindset during his match on SmackDown.

By unleashing a more vicious side, he could secure a dominant win against Grayson Waller and then continue his assault after the match, turning heel in the process. This shift would create an intriguing dynamic heading into his showdown with Cody Rhodes.