Following his longtime friend Sami Zayn’s long-awaited WWE Championship victory at Clash of Champions, Kevin Owens took to social media to express deep regret for missing the emotional milestone. The injured star showered Zayn with praise for his undeniable talent and remarkable consistency, while reflecting on their profound bond forged through years of intense rivalries and powerful alliances. Owens also shared several personal photos and stated that Zayn’s crowning achievement was inevitable, earned through unwavering dedication and excellence throughout a storied career.
“I’ve missed a lot of things I wish I hadn’t in the last 15 months because of this injury but today is, by far, the one I wish I had been there for the most. He has brought out the best in me as both an ally and a foe. That’s because he is THE best. When you’re consistently that good for that long, you become undeniable. Sami becoming WWE Champion was inevitable. He has deserved that moment for a very long time and I am so happy to see him finally get it.” – Kevin Owens
Owens and Zayn share one of professional wrestling’s most authentic and enduring friendships. It began on the Canadian independent circuit, where they performed as El Generico and Kevin Steen. As the celebrated “Steenerico” tandem in Ring of Honor, they captured tag team gold before launching a fierce rivalry across promotions like PWG. In WWE, their relationship evolved from NXT betrayals and hard-hitting clashes, including a memorable WrestleMania 37 singles match, to a triumphant reunion at WrestleMania 39 Night 1, where they defeated The Usos in the main event to win the Undisputed Tag Team Championships.
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