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#4 Hit on WWE SmackDown: Kevin Owens defends Baron Corbin

Kevin Owens is one of the most entertaining superstars in WWE

Baron Corbin returned on WWE SmackDown to continue his redemption arc. He crossed paths with Kevin Owens backstage and apologized for his comments last week. Owens, who had responded with a Stunner then, decided to take a kinder route this week. He gave Corbin some cash, but the latter was about to take a much more painful hit.

OOPS. 😳🎯#SmackDown @BaronCorbinWWE @ShotziWWE @TeganNoxWWE_ pic.twitter.com/75ejJFBetp

— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2021

At the same time, Shotzi and Nox were trying to fix their tank when one of its parts flew and hit Corbin straight between his legs. He immediately fell to the ground, allowing The Dirty Dawgs an opportunity to steal all of Corbin’s money. Owens rushed back to the scene and used a steel chair to chase Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode away from the backstage area on WWE SmackDown.

What a rollercoaster 15 seconds for @BaronCorbinWWE on #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/oQcX6IneHi

— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2021

We often talk about how brilliant Owens is at playing a heel. However, his recent babyface run on WWE SmackDown proves that he is one of the most complete performers in pro wrestling today.

KO might work as a catalyst in Corbin’s supposed redemption, and they could team up to take on The Dirty Dawgs next week. Hopefully, we will see an engaging storyline involving Owens and Corbin over the next few weeks.