Former Universal Champion reveals why facing John Cena was one of the major reasons behind joining WWE

Top WWE superstar talks in detail about his match-up against John Cena and how he ended up in the company.

Former Universal Champion reveals why facing John Cena was one of the major reasons behind joining WWE

Kevin Owens talks about joining WWE to face John Cena (via WWE)

Kevin Owens made an impactful first appearance on the main roster in 2015, immediately going after the face of the company and then-United States Champion, John Cena. The two superstars had an incredible trilogy of matches over the next few PLEs, and it is remembered as one of the best feuds of that year.

The Prizefighter appeared on a recent episode of the company’s YouTube series, WWE Retrospective. He looked back over some of his best moments in WWE, including the Festival of Friendship, his match against Steve Austin, and the feud against John Cena. Owens revealed there was a time when he had accepted the fact that he might never make it to WWE and could make a decent living regardless. However, this is not how things panned out.

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As his son grew up watching professional wrestling, he became a huge fan of the Cenation leader. The young boy wanted his dad to have a match against his idol. Kevin Owens realized that he had to go to WWE to fulfill his son’s wish. That became his primary goal when signing with the company. When he finally accepted Cena’s US Open Challenge, his son was ecstatic.

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This was a defining moment in making the young boy interested in wrestling. Owens has stated that his son may also be interested in pursuing a career in the wrestling industry. To this day, the feud remains one of the most memorable rivalries in the careers of both superstars. With Cena’s retirement tour coming up in 2025, fans would surely love to see these two wrestlers face off one last time.

Kevin Owens comments on his WWE contract expiring in 2025

Kevin Owens is about to face Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event. While he seems to be in a good position within the company, his future still remains highly uncertain. His contract with WWE is set to expire in 2025, and there are still no updates about the situation.

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In an interview with talkSPORT, Owens was asked about his contract status with WWE. However, the former Universal Champion was highly ambiguous while giving his answer. He simply expressed his gratitude for getting to do what he loved every single day. Furthermore, he stated that the future was uncertain.

I don’t take anything for granted, ever. I am enjoying what I am doing now, and tomorrow’s never promised.

Kevin Owens on talkSPORT

Owens is undoubtedly a great asset to WWE. He excels in main event situations, in the midcard, and even in the tag team division. Recently, he has also received a lot of appreciation for his comedic sense. The company would surely love to retain him until he retires and prevent him from going to a competitor.

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