Kevin Owens is a truly special talent. Fans were initially worried about how WWE would use him, considering the fact that he looks nothing like a prototypical WWE star. However, Owens was simply too good to ignore or cast aside; he could work just as well as a face or heel, cut great promos, pretty much never phoned it in and almost always delivered in the ring.

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Over the course of his WWE run, Owens has won several championships and had marquee feuds, working some tremendous matches along the way. A number of those earned critical acclaim from Dave Meltzer as well.

11 Vs. Sami Zayn At Payback 2016 (4 Stars)

Kevin Owens versus Sami Zayn at Payback

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn were at loggerheads from the moment Owens made his debut at NXT TakeOver: R Evolution. After multiple brawls and both men costing each other either championship opportunities or a championship itself, a big match was set at Payback in 2016.

From the moment the bell rang, they were at each other's throats. Owens tried to overwhelm Zayn with his power, but the face kept fighting back. After some great sequences and a couple of exciting spots, Owens picked up the win with a vicious pop-up powerbomb. The match was very well-received, earning 4 stars.

10 Vs. Seth Rollins At Hell In A Cell 2016 (4 Stars)

Kevin Owens versus Seth Rollins Hell in a Cell

When Seth Rollins took on Kevin Owens for the Universal Championship inside Hell in a Cell, it initially looked like Chris Jericho would not find a way to intervene. Both men worked a violent, wildly entertaining match, putting each other through tables and chairs with reckless abandon.

Jericho eventually found his way into the structure, helping out his best friend and ensuring he retained the gold. It was an extremely enjoyable match that proved Hell in a Cell matches could still thrive on PG programming. The bout received 4 stars from Meltzer.

9 Vs. Finn Balor At Beast In The East (4.25 Stars)

Kevin Owens versus Finn Balor Beast in the East

WWE headed to Japan for Beast in the East, where Kevin Owens defended the NXT Championship against Finn Balor. The odds were stacked against Owens, who had to contend with overwhelming fan support for the creator the Bullet Club. Everything from Balor's entrance, the shower of streams and even the commentary gave this bout a big-match feel.

Once the bell rang, they absolutely delivered between the ropes. Owens was the arrogant, unstoppable heel, while Balor was the gutsy babyface who finally put Owens down after two dropkicks and a Coup de Grace, to become the new NXT Champion. The match received 4.25 stars and was the strongest bout of the event.

8 Vs. John Cena At Battleground 2015 (4.25 Stars)

Kevin Owens versus John Cena Battleground

With both men holding one win over each other, John Cena and Kevin Owens battled once more at Battleground, this time with Cena's United States Championship on the line. Much like their previous bouts, the in-ring action was phenomenal, with Cena pulling out new moves and Owens matching him every step of the way.

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Owens even managed to kick out of a top rope Attitude Adjustment, but it didn't matter, as he ended up tapping out to the STF. It was an amazing match, with a terrible ending, but it received 4.25 stars anyway.

7 Vs. Dean Ambrose At Royal Rumble 2016 (4.25 Stars)

Dean Ambrose versus Kevin Owens Royal Rumble

After beating Kevin Owens to become the new Intercontinental Champion, Dean Ambrose sought to defend the title against the former champion in a Last Man Standing match at Royal Rumble. 

Owens was unstoppable for most of the bout, overwhelming Ambrose with his offence. It wasn't enough though, as Ambrose kept fighting back, eventually managing to keep him down for a count of 10 after pushing him through two stacked tables, which was just one crazy spot in a match filled with them. It was a violent, extremely entertaining bout that received 4.25 stars from Dave Meltzer.

6 Vs. Shane McMahon At Hell In A Cell 2017 (4.25 Stars)

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After losing the United States Championship in a match where Shane McMahon was the special guest referee, Kevin Owens targeted the man himself. This eventually led to a deeply personal and intense feud that resulted in a match at Hell in a Cell. 

The Falls Count Anywhere match started in fifth gear and never let up. Both men beat each other senseless, in and around the ring, using whatever weapons they could get their hands on. The final sequence saw McMahon jump off the top of the cell, only for Sami Zayn to pull Owens out of the way, sending him crashing through the table. Owens picked up the win in a wonderful match that was given 4.25 stars by Meltzer.

5 Vs. John Cena At Elimination Chamber 2015 (4.5 Stars)

John Cena versus Kevin Owens Elimination Chamber

When Kevin Owens made an appearance on Raw, he wasted little time establishing himself at the expense of the Franchise Player. As the NXT Champion, he challenged United States Champion John Cena to a match at Elimination Chamber.

No one was quite prepared for the match that took place; not only did Owens match Cena blow-for-blow, he actually dominated the Franchise Player for most of the bout. After both men kicked out of each other's signature moves, Owens actually pinned Cena clean, in one of the most memorable debuts of all time. The match was amazing, and received 4.5 stars.

4 Vs. John Cena At Money In The Bank 2015 (4.5 Stars)

Kevin Owens versus John Cena Money in the Bank

After his shocking loss to Owens at Elimination Chamber, Cena got the chance to even things up in a rematch at Money in the Bank. The match had a big-fight feel to it even before the bell rang. The action was great, with Cena pulling out moves that aren't a part of his usual arsenal in the hopes of putting Owens away.

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He eventually picked up the win, and they even shook hands, before Owens took out Cena with a powerbomb on the apron, setting up a rubber match at Battleground. This bout was just as good as their first encounter and earned 4.5 stars.

3 Vs. Sami Zayn At Battleground 2016 (4.5 Stars)

Kevin Owens versus Sami Zayn Battleground

Soon after their wonderful match at Payback, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens waged war once more, this time at Battleground. The hatred between both men was palpable from the moment the bell rang, as they unloaded on each other without holding anything back.

Zayn in particular, was phenomenal, as he kept surging back with one frenzied attack after another, eventually putting Owens away with two Helluva Kicks. The match was the best of the night and was instantly a potential Match of the Year candidate, which rightly received 4.5 stars from Dave Meltzer.

2 Vs. Roman Reigns At Royal Rumble 2017 (4.5 Stars)

Kevin Owens versus Roman Reigns Royal Rumble 2017

At Royal Rumble in 2017, Kevin Owens defended his Universal Championship against Roman Reigns in a No Disqualification match, with Chris Jericho suspended in a shark cage.

Both men decimated one another, using every weapon at their disposal to put together a thrilling, violent match. Chris Jericho also did what he could do help Owens, adding another layer to the match. In the end, Braun Strowman interfered, taking out Reigns, which allowed Owens to pick up the win. The match received 4.5 stars from Dave Meltzer and remains one of the duo's most underrated matches.

1 Vs. Roman Reigns At TLC 2020 (4.5 Stars)

Roman Reigns versus Kevin Owens TLC 2020

At TLC, Kevin Owens hoped to topple the Tribal Chief in the hopes of winning the Universal Championship, this time in the PPVs namesake match. From the moment the bell rang, both men's primal instincts took over, with Owens' fury boiling over and giving him an early edge over Reigns.

The bout was full of massive spots, with both men brutalizing one another. Owens was phenomenal as the unstoppable babyface, while Reigns was typically amazing as the arrogant, dastardly heel. Ultimately, Owens fell short, as Reigns got a little help from Jey Uso to retain the gold in a bout that received 4.5 stars.

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