When Kevin Owens burst onto the WWE main roster, it was one of the best debuts in many years. His attack on John Cena was unexpected and put over Owens immediately. At “Elimination Chamber”, Owens defeated Cena clean, and his star was born.
Owens had a bad run over the summer after “Elimination Chamber”. Owens would go on to lose the next two matches in the Cena rivalry, and he lost the NXT Championship to Finn Balor. That streak of losses desperately hurt his momentum, but he was ultimately rewarded for his hard work with the Intercontinental Championship.
Now, Kevin Owens has defeated Ryback twice and solidified himself as the champion. The question is who will be his next challenger. Last week, Owens lost the right to become the No. 1 contender to the WWE Championship. Now, the No. 1 Contender for the Intercontinental Championship must be decided.
Here are seven of the best choices to face Kevin Owens in his next feud: