Kevin Owens, after falling short in his attempt to capture the United States Championship from Logan Paul at the 2024 Royal Rumble, now has another opportunity to secure gold. The path to potential championship glory involves a challenging journey, as twelve men will compete in six qualifying matches for the Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia, as announced on the recent episode of SmackDown.
The stakes are high, as the winner of the Elimination Chamber match will earn the right to challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40. Among the twelve participants, Kevin Owens is set to face Dominik Mysterio in a qualifying match.
A unique twist in this storyline involves R-Truth, who mistook Kevin Owens for The Miz during a backstage segment on SmackDown. If WWE continues with this angle, where Truth consistently confuses Owens for The Miz, it opens the possibility of Truth becoming an unexpected ally for Owens in his match against Dominik Mysterio. While speculative, this potential storyline adds an interesting element to the unfolding narrative.
In another development, Logan Paul’s successful defense of the United States Championship against Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble has sparked interest in a potential rematch. Jake Paul, in an interview, expressed his desire to see Logan face Owens again, particularly to address critics who question the legitimacy of Logan’s victory in their previous encounter.
While Logan Paul’s future opponents, including a possible rematch with Owens, are yet to be officially revealed, Jake Paul’s endorsement adds an intriguing perspective to the potential matchups.
Additionally, LA Knight emerges as another compelling contender for Logan Paul, as he seeks singles championship success in his wrestling career. As the storyline unfolds, fans can anticipate exciting developments and unexpected alliances in the lead-up to WrestleMania 40.