WWE King of the Ring 2019: Analysis and Predictions

King of the Ring 2019 will feature stars from both Raw and SmackDown
King of the Ring 2019 will feature stars from both Raw and SmackDown

Second Round Bracket #3: Kevin Owens vs. Buddy Murphy

Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens

It's a war of former British colonies, Canada and Australia, as Kevin Owens takes on Buddy Murphy in the second round match of the King of the Ring tournament.

Buddy Murphy has impressed a lot of WWE management, especially Triple H, the COO of the company and head of NXT. It was Triple H who coined the name Best Kept Secret for Buddy Murphy, and he has been a strong supporter of Murphy's career.

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However, Kevin Owens is clearly the favorite here. His stock is higher than Murphy's, and he's embroiled in a feud with Shane McMahon, the self proclaimed Best In The World.

There would be little point in having Owens lose at this stage of the tournament, as it would make him look weak when compared to Shane O'Mac. The smart money points toward a victory by Kevin Owens in the middle of the ring.

Predicted Winner: Kevin Owens

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