In 2019, the NXT roster had a steady rise. Back then, even main roster stars went to the roster for matches. However, one instance remains transparent, thanks to the personal relationship between Kevin Owens and Adam Cole. In the 2019 NXT TakeOver: WarGames, Cole’s stable Undisputed Era faced Team Ciampa. The team of Tommaso Ciampa, Keith Lee, Dominic Dijakovic, had one unknown partner. The unknown partner turned out to be Cole’s longtime friend and former Universal Champion, Kevin Owens. [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-owens] Adam Cole, while speaking to Ronda Rousey.com [https://www.rondarousey.com/pro-wrestling/nxt/ronda-rousey-wwe-adam-cole-nxt-interview/], revealed his thoughts after seeing Owens return to NXT. He said, “It broke my heart. Absolutely broke my heart. I and Kevin go way back. And that he had the nerve to go in there and turn on me is unbelievable.” Afterward, Cole asked Owens for an explanation to which the former smiled and walked away. “It was bad. The friendship of Adam Cole and Kevin Owens has been on the rocks,” Cole declared. Despite the ‘betrayal’, Cole respects Owens as a performer. Owens and Cole have known each other since their indie days, hence it is hard for Cole to completely disregard his old friend. ADAM COLE WAS GLAD TO FACE KEVIN OWENS INSIDE THE STEEL CAGE AT NXT TAKEOVER: WARGAMES 2019 Despite getting beaten up really badly, Adam Cole could not hate Kevin Owens. Apart from being friends, Owens groomed Cole for the future. “He’s one of my really, really good buddies. He helped me out so much in Ring of Honor and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. He really helped kick-start me to that main event level in those companies. I owe him a lot. So seeing his success in WWE, and then he was so excited when I made it here.” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Kevin-Owens-and-Adam-Cole.jpg] “It was special because it was the first time I really got to get in there with Kevin in a WWE ring. It was awesome. I’m really glad it happened at that TakeOver,” Cole concluded. One year has passed since then. Now, in a twist of time, Adam Cole has betrayed [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-nxt-takeover-ends-on-a-shocking-note-adam-cole-ambushes-finn-balor-betrays-undisputed-era/] his Undisputed Era at NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day. Owens, on the other hand, is feuding with Roman Reigns on WWE SmackDown over the Universal Title. It is great to see how far the two friends have come. Do you think Adam Cole and Kevin Owens have reconciled by now? Let us know in the comments below. Read more – Three Decades, Three Promotions: Everything You Need to Know About the Iconic Rivalry Between Ric Flair and Sting [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-three-decades-three-promotions-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-iconic-rivalry-between-ric-flair-and-sting/] 

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[caption id="attachment_479316" align="alignnone" width="642"]<img class="wp-image-479316 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/kevin-owens-2-1.jpg" alt="Kevin Owens on WWE SummerSlam" width="642" height="362" /> NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens celebrates his victory over Cesaro at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens 2022: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Kevin Yanick Steen, better known to the WWE Universe as Kevin Owens, is a professional wrestler from Quebec, Canada, currently signed to the Raw brand of the WWE. Owens is widely regarded as one of the best talents of the modern era with his fan following almost assuming a cult status.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Coming from a humble background, Owens had to cut his teeth on the independent circuit before even dreaming of the bright lights of WWE. However, such was his dedication, that despite not knowing a word of English as a child due to his native language being French, he watched episodes of Raw to learn the language. Contrast that with today when he is considered one of the best talkers in all of sports entertainment.</p>


[caption id="attachment_451609" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-451609 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1170069748.jpg" alt="Owens during a Live event" width="1920" height="1280" /> MARCO POLO ORTOGAS, PASIG CITY, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES - 2019/09/20: WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens had a meet and greet session with the members of the media in Manila last September 20 to promote the upcoming WWE Live Event at the Araneta Coliseum later that night. (Photo by Dennis Jerome Acosta/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Kevin began his career with the ring name Kevin Steen which gave him widespread popularity in the independent circuit. Along with his best friend Sami Zayn, he dominated the rosters of Ring of Honor and Pro Wrestling Guerilla. He began his career in the year 2000 at the young age of 16.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">After years of dedication and hard work, WWE came calling. He was signed to the developmental brand of NXT in 2014. Owens is regarded as one of the cornerstones of modern NXT that converted the once redundant brand into a global force to reckon with.</p>
<img class="size-full wp-image-326902 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200729093656/960-71.jpg" alt="kevin owens" width="960" height="620" />
<p style="text-align: center">His run in NXT reached its zenith after he betrayed his long time friend Sami Zayn in pursuit of the NXT Championship. Owens became the Champion after an iconic rivalry with his fellow Canadian that kickstarted a heel run that took Owens to the stratosphere.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">In fact, his main roster debut came even while he was still the NXT Champion. He answered the US Open challenge of the legendary John Cena and went on to defeat him for the United States Championship, something that shocked everyone and instantly made Owens a bonafide star.</p>


[caption id="attachment_451610" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-451610 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-485075770.jpg" alt="Kevin Owens at SummerSlam" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens and Cesaro battle it out at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Owens would lose his NXT Championship after a great feud with Fin Balor, completely transitioning to the main roster. After struggling on the mid-card for some time post his Cena rivalry, Owens had his big moment in 2016 when he was handpicked by Triple H to win the WWE Universal Championship.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens had a career-defining rivalry with authority figure Shane McMahon. At one point in their rivalry, Kevin Owens was fired from WWE and even filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against McMahon. Finally, Owens defeated McMahon decisively and kicked him out of the WWE, establishing himself as a top babyface.</p>
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-616440" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/120420211618233756Kevin Owens best-ms-gjwphktkvq.jpg" alt="" />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">After defeating Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 36, ‘The Prizefighter’ set his eyes on WWE Universal Championship. However, Roman Reigns was still a force to reckoned with. The two heavyweights brawled during the ‘Thunderdome Era’.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Eventually, the two of them met at the Extreme Rules PPV in 2021 where Reigns was the eventual winner. After that defeat, Owens’ WWE contract was at its end and the WWE Universe speculated that the former WWE Champion would jump ship to AEW.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">However, Owens surprised everyone when he re-signed his WWE contract. Since his re-signing Owens has been a different force in the company. The 36-year-old superstar put his eyes on the WWE Championship. However, always found himself at the losing end.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Currently, Owens is in a tag team with his former opponent, Seth Rollins. The duo fights on the red brand and claims that they will soon become the Raw Tag Team Champions.</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens 2022 Stats</h2>
<img class="size-full wp-image-326898 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200729093541/raw_09122016mm_4461-scaled.jpg" alt="kevin owens" width="2560" height="1701" />
<p style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens has <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Owens" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">won</a> numerous championships in the WWE and around the world. He is a one-time ROH World Champion and a one-time ROH tag team champion, while he is also a three-time PWG World Champion.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">In the WWE, Kevin Owens is a one-time NXT Champion, one-time Universal Champion, two-time Intercontinental Champion, and a three-time United States Champion.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens 2022 Net Worth</h2>
[caption id="attachment_481678" align="alignnone" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-481678 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/kevin-owens-4.jpg" alt="Kevin Owens" width="612" height="408" /> NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens celebrates his victory over Cesaro at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens' <a href="https://www.wealthypersons.com/kevin-owens-net-worth-2020-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2022 net worth</a> is estimated to be around $15 million. However, there is a lack of any precise data.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens 2022 Foundations and Charity</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Kevin famously donated the proceeds that he earned from his WWE T-shirt to mental health charities in The United States and Canada.</p>
[embed]https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/1233131088651968512?s=20[/embed]
<h2 style="text-align: center">How To Contact Kevin Owens</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Here are the social media handles of Kevin Owens.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Twitter - <a href="http://https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight?s=08">@FightOwensFight</a></p>

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<td style="text-align: center" width="110">Real Name</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="442">Kevin Yanick Steen</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Born</td>
<td style="text-align: center">May 7, 1984 (age 37)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Height</td>
<td style="text-align: center">6 ft 0 in (183 cm)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Weight</td>
<td style="text-align: center">266 lb (121 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Parents</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Suzanne Steen, Terry Steen</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Nationality</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Canadian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Marital Status</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Spouse(s)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Karina Lamer (m. 2007)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Children</td>
<td style="text-align: center">2 (Élodie Leila, Owen Steen)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Ring name(s)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens, Kevin Steen</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Trained By</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Jacques Rougeau, Pierre Carl Ouellet, Serge Jodoin, Terry Taylor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Debut</td>
<td style="text-align: center">7th May 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Net Worth</td>
<td style="text-align: center">$15 Million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Kevin Owens

NEW YORK, NY &#8211; AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens celebrates his victory over Cesaro at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images) Kevin Owens 2022: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements Kevin Yanick Steen, better known to the WWE Universe as Kevin Owens, is a professional wrestler from Quebec, Canada, currently signed to the Raw brand of the WWE. Owens is widely regarded as one of the best talents of the modern era with his fan following almost assuming a cult status. Coming from a humble background, Owens had to cut his teeth on the independent circuit before even dreaming of the bright lights of WWE. However, such was his dedication, that despite not knowing a word of English as a child due to his native language being French, he watched episodes of Raw to learn the language. Contrast that with today when he is considered one of the best talkers in all of sports entertainment. MARCO POLO ORTOGAS, PASIG CITY, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES &#8211; 2019/09/20: WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens had a meet and greet session with the members of the media in Manila last September 20 to promote the upcoming WWE Live Event at the Araneta Coliseum later that night. (Photo by Dennis Jerome Acosta/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) Kevin began his career with the ring name Kevin Steen which gave him widespread popularity in the independent circuit. Along with his best friend Sami Zayn, he dominated the rosters of Ring of Honor and Pro Wrestling Guerilla. He began his career in the year 2000 at the young age of 16. After years of dedication and hard work, WWE came calling. He was signed to the developmental brand of NXT in 2014. Owens is regarded as one of the cornerstones of modern NXT that converted the once redundant brand into a global force to reckon with. His run in NXT reached its zenith after he betrayed his long time friend Sami Zayn in pursuit of the NXT Championship. Owens became the Champion after an iconic rivalry with his fellow Canadian that kickstarted a heel run that took Owens to the stratosphere. In fact, his main roster debut came even while he was still the NXT Champion. He answered the US Open challenge of the legendary John Cena and went on to defeat him for the United States Championship, something that shocked everyone and instantly made Owens a bonafide star. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens and Cesaro battle it out at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images) Owens would lose his NXT Championship after a great feud with Fin Balor, completely transitioning to the main roster. After struggling on the mid-card for some time post his Cena rivalry, Owens had his big moment in 2016 when he was handpicked by Triple H to win the WWE Universal Championship. Kevin Owens had a career-defining rivalry with authority figure Shane McMahon. At one point in their rivalry, Kevin Owens was fired from WWE and even filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against McMahon. Finally, Owens defeated McMahon decisively and kicked him out of the WWE, establishing himself as a top babyface. After defeating Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 36, ‘The Prizefighter’ set his eyes on WWE Universal Championship. However, Roman Reigns was still a force to reckoned with. The two heavyweights brawled during the ‘Thunderdome Era’. Eventually, the two of them met at the Extreme Rules PPV in 2021 where Reigns was the eventual winner. After that defeat, Owens’ WWE contract was at its end and the WWE Universe speculated that the former WWE Champion would jump ship to AEW. However, Owens surprised everyone when he re-signed his WWE contract. Since his re-signing Owens has been a different force in the company. The 36-year-old superstar put his eyes on the WWE Championship. However, always found himself at the losing end. Currently, Owens is in a tag team with his former opponent, Seth Rollins. The duo fights on the red brand and claims that they will soon become the Raw Tag Team Champions. Kevin Owens 2022 Stats Kevin Owens has won numerous championships in the WWE and around the world. He is a one-time ROH World Champion and a one-time ROH tag team champion, while he is also a three-time PWG World Champion. In the WWE, Kevin Owens is a one-time NXT Champion, one-time Universal Champion, two-time Intercontinental Champion, and a three-time United States Champion. Kevin Owens 2022 Net Worth NEW YORK, NY &#8211; AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens celebrates his victory over Cesaro at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images) Kevin Owens&#8217; 2022 net worth is estimated to be around $15 million. However, there is a lack of any precise data. Kevin Owens 2022 Foundations and Charity Kevin famously donated the proceeds that he earned from his WWE T-shirt to mental health charities in The United States and Canada. How To Contact Kevin Owens Here are the social media handles of Kevin Owens. Twitter &#8211; @FightOwensFight  Real Name Kevin Yanick Steen  Born May 7, 1984 (age 37)  Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)  Weight 266 lb (121 kg)  Parents Suzanne Steen, Terry Steen  Nationality Canadian  Marital Status Married  Spouse(s) Karina Lamer (m. 2007)  Children 2 (Élodie Leila, Owen Steen)  Ring name(s) Kevin Owens, Kevin Steen  Trained By Jacques Rougeau, Pierre Carl Ouellet, Serge Jodoin, Terry Taylor  Debut 7th May 2000  Net Worth $15 Million

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