While Kevin Owens is predominantly a singles wrestler, throughout his career he has had a few partners who he has teamed with and worked with during major moments. One of those is Sami Zayn, and another is Chris Jericho. Both men have been great rivals and even better partners, bringing out the very best in KO.
Of course, Jericho and Zayn are inherently different wrestlers. They have totally unique styles both in the ring and on the microphone, and that led to Owens' partnership being slightly different with each man. Both had their positives, but which was the strongest?
10 Chris Jericho: Funnier Partnership
While Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho were top heels when they worked together, that didn't stop them from being incredibly entertaining. They were a lot of fun together and really knew how to entertain the fans.
They often made people laugh with their brilliant one-liners and the way they would talk each other up. They were each other's biggest cheerleaders and that led to a really funny partnership that just worked perfectly.
9 Sami Zayn: More Ruthless
Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens had a lot of great matches during their time together, but they were often quite cowardly. They'd rely on the other wrestler to help them and while KO and Sami Zayn have often cheated to win as well, they did have a more ruthless edge.
They were a little more aggressive and happy to take the fight to people, especially Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan. This was totally different and made them seem like a more confident duo.
8 Chris Jericho: More Successful
While Kevin Owens has had plenty of success working alongside Sami Zayn, nothing can compare to the situation he was in when being with Chris Jericho. They were two of the top talents in WWE and they would consistently pick up big victories.
They both held major singles titles throughout their time together. Chris Jericho dominated as United States Champion while Kevin Owens was the Universal Champion, proving how effective they were.
7 Sami Zayn: Genuine Best Friends
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are genuinely best friends behind the scenes and that adds to a lot of what happens on-camera. They know each other inside and out and it plays off really well during matches and promos.
Throughout history, the best tag teams have all been genuinely close friends, and that is certainly the case with these two men. They know what the other is thinking without having to ask and that can be a lot of fun to watch.
6 Chris Jericho: Long-Term Storyline
Whenever Sami and Kevin have been put together, at least in WWE, the partnership hasn't always lasted for long periods. However, when it came to working with Chris Jericho, the two men stuck it out for a very long time.
They were involved in a storyline together for over half a year and the fans never lost interest once. They were hooked and that showcases just how good they worked together.
5 Sami Zayn: They Play Off Each Other
Despite the fact they're good friends, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens' characters are very different. Sami is happy to jump around and be as over the top as possible, whereas Kevin Owens is more straight and happy to trash talk.
This creates a great dynamic as KO is either on hand to calm Sami down, or he is willing to go crazy alongside him. Both of those are fun to watch happen, and they always lead to great moments with them.
4 Chris Jericho: Festival Of Friendship
This might have been the night that Kevin Owens betrayed Chris Jericho, but the Festival Of Friendship is one of the best segments in Raw history. The two men had built up such a partnership that fans really bought into their over the top shenanigans.
It led to their break up actually shocking and upsetting fans, despite the fact that the duo were top heels in the company. It was an amazing moment that showcased just how good their partnership was, as not every duo could pull this off.
3 Sami Zayn: Work Better As A Team
For the vast majority of Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens' storyline, they worked as singles wrestlers who helped each other. However, KO and Sami Zayn work as a genuine tag team and are more in sync within matches.
The two men complement each other perfectly with their excellent striking and technical abilities. Because they've come up together, they know the others move set well and that allows them to be a stronger team.
2 Chris Jericho: Main Event Storyline
Despite the fact that they didn't get the WrestleMania main event that they deserved, the storyline throughout their time together was a main event angle. That hasn't been the case with Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
KO and Chris Jericho were the biggest part of Raw for months, having major PPV matches and clearly being the focal point of everything WWE was doing. The fact the company was willing to back them so strongly showcases how good they were as a team.
1 Sami Zayn: The History
Ultimately, when people think of Kevin Owens and a partner, they will go to him and Sami Zayn. The reason for that is the sheer history that the two men have together, not just in WWE, but throughout their careers.
They've been rivals and partners throughout it all and that is a journey that many fans have been on. They've seen the ups and downs and the twists and turns, and that has led to a much stronger partnership.