Kevin Owens isn’t backing down from his pursuit of Sami Zayn’s Undisputed WWE Championship, and he made that clear during WWE SmackDown on November 13, 2026. Owens confronted Zayn in the ring, explained why he wants the championship so badly, and sent a warning after a physical confrontation with Johnny Gargano.
Zayn came to the ring alongside Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae and immediately started demanding respect from the crowd. He addressed his Crown Jewel loss to Roman Reigns, explaining that he wasn’t looking for approval or validation. Zayn said he wanted Reigns to acknowledge him, and now that he had earned his respect, he expected the same from the WWE Universe.
Kevin Owens interrupted and warned Zayn about how he was speaking to the fans. Owens brought up his victory over CM Punk last week before admitting that Zayn was one of the best wrestlers in WWE. He also said Zayn deserved the Undisputed WWE Championship regardless of how he won it.
Owens then explained why he was determined to take the championship. During his lengthy injury absence, he had hoped to return and become Undisputed WWE Champion so his family could witness the moment. Instead, Zayn was holding the title Owens wanted, and he blamed his longtime friend for standing in the way of that goal.
Owens shoved Zayn and made it clear that he intended to take the championship from him. Johnny Gargano stepped in and defended Zayn, explaining that Sami was the only person who stood by him during the worst period of his life earlier this year. Gargano also revealed that Zayn was working to secure him a championship match. Owens mocked Gargano for spending six months laid out on a crate before receiving a title opportunity immediately upon returning. Gargano responded by attacking Owens from behind, while Candice LeRae slapped Owens across the face.
Zayn left the ring as Gargano continued the attack, but Owens eventually fought back and dropped Gargano with a Stunner. Owens then grabbed the microphone and warned that Zayn’s championship reign was on borrowed time. He promised to take the Undisputed WWE Championship before throwing Gargano over the top rope.
Owens has been targeting Zayn for some time, but his latest confrontation made his intentions even clearer. He’s no longer interested in watching Zayn enjoy the championship opportunity he believes should have been his, and he’s determined to take the title for himself.
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