This week on SmackDown (7/2), even Karma could not bring Sami Zayn ‘justice.’ He and former best friend Kevin Owens took part in a highly physical ‘Last Man Standing match’ to determine a spot for the Money in the Bank ladder match.
Owens started dominating Zayn early in the match. Owens threw him over the barrier as Zayn dropped him on the LED boards. KO and Zayn both slammed each other over the announce table.
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Owens also used two tables on the ringside and tried to slam Zayn onto it. Later on, both men slammed onto tables. The match had several close counts when the Superstars stood up at 7 or even 9.
However, KO won the match as he planted Zayn with back-to-back strikes. Owens first used a stunner, then two big power bombs onto the announce table and the table on the ringside.
Owens dragged Sami Zayn with his beard and slammed him on the apron with another powerbomb. After these, Zayn was unable to stand up, and Owens got the win.
The former Universal champion is now a confirmed participant in the MITB ladder match alongside Ricochet, John Morrison, Riddle, Drew McIntyre, and Big E.
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Fans react to the brutal Kevin Owens vs Sami Zayn match on WWE SmackDown
After the highly physical match, fans quickly jumped on social media to show their appreciation. Both men were appreciated for their long withstanding rivalry and delivery of excellent matches. Here are some fan reactions –
One of the best feuds EVER. Congratulations Kevin Owens !! #LastManStanding #smackdown pic.twitter.com/TD0Oa0Yz7Y
— Meli (@AnaMelissa15) July 3, 2021
KEVIN OWENS REALLY SAID PAYBACK BITCH POWER BOMBING SAMI through 2 tables and the apron #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/6VeGpZTjCE
— Nanette♊️ (@NanouBwa) July 3, 2021
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn literally never miss #SmackDown
Once again proving why they should fight forever pic.twitter.com/iiwjUURNcw
— Wrestle Views (@TheWrestleViews) July 3, 2021
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens was as good a television match you will see. PPV quality. #SmackDown
— Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) July 3, 2021
i will never get tired of kevin owens vs sami zayn
— iBeast (@ibeastIess) July 3, 2021
Some commented on their rivalry from NXT days and looked at their history –
This match is INSANE. Even a callback to Kevin Owens' NXT debut night!
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) July 3, 2021
each and every single match between @SamiZayn and @FightOwensFight feels brand new, I don't know how they do it
— 𝖉𝖔𝖑𝖑 🦋🌈 (@ashleylizabeth) July 3, 2021
“Those two guys are fighting. Those enemy friends.” – The wife looking up from her phone seeing Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn match on the screen. #SmackDown
— Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) July 3, 2021
Sami Zayn asking Kevin Owens " How did we get here?" KILLED ME 😂😂😂😂😂 #Smackdown
— Denise Salcedo (@_denisesalcedo) July 3, 2021
Owens has secured his position in the ladder match, but Zayn may not be far behind. Even if he does not actively participate in the match, fans can hope to see the Great Liberator interrupting Owens.
There are only two spots left in the match. Next week, SmackDown will have two matches to determine the spots.
The first match will be between Cesaro and Seth Rollins and the other would be ‘King’ Shinsuke Nakamura vs Baron Corbin.
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Kevin Owens has had quite a few accolades to his name, but he is yet to win the coveted Money in the Bank briefcase. Do you think Owens could capture it this time? Or would Sami ruin his chances further? Let us know in the comments below.
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