VIDEO: Kevin Owens Receives Hero’s Welcome in Montreal at Live Event

Kevin Owens may not be adored by the WWE Universe across the globe, but in his home province of Quebec, Canada, the 31-year-old is highly praised as a hometown boy.

During a WWE Live Event in Montreal Friday, Owens received a hero’s welcome at the Bell Centre prior to his one-on-one match with Cesaro.

#KevinOwens is welcomed back to #WWEMontreal with chants of #FightOwensFight!

A video posted by WWE (@wwe) on Sep 18, 2015 at 6:56pm PDT

What made the moment even more special was WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson – also born in Montreal – introducing Owens to the raucous crowd.

#WWEHOFer Pat Patterson was the guest ring announcer and introduced fellow Montrealer @FightOwensFight! #WWEMontreal pic.twitter.com/80sAs4pDDg — WWE (@WWE) September 19, 2015

After defeating “The Swiss Superman,” Owens then got on the microphone and thanked those in attendance in French, saying how great it was to perform in front of his wife, son, and family.

He then declared that he would defeat Ryback on Sunday at WWE “Night of Champions” to become the new Intercontinental Champion.

Editor’s Note

Owens may get a similar pop in two days if he dethrones Ryback to win the title. The Intercontinental Championship is still waiting for a superstar to swoop in and take it to new heights.

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