Insight with Chris Van Vliet

Kevin Owens On Injuries, WrestleMania, Stone Cold, Beating Up Vince McMahon, Sami Zayn

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Apr 10, 2025
Kevin Owens, a dynamic WWE superstar known for his captivating personality, shares his incredible journey from training under Jacques Rougeau to headlining WrestleMania. He talks about the emotional weight of his recent neck injury and teasing his fans about his comeback. Hear hilarious tales of his exploits with Vince McMahon and behind-the-scenes moments with Sami Zayn. Owens reflects on the intricacies of wrestling storytelling and why you should never follow him at the airport. Prepare for laughs and insights from one of wrestling's most entertaining figures!
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Learning English

  • Kevin Owens's first language is French, and he learned English by watching wrestling.
  • Jim Ross's commentary heavily influenced his English.
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Early Training

  • Kevin Owens debuted on his 16th birthday after training in a barn that collapsed.
  • He then trained with Jacques Rougeau, whose wrestling school he joined.
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Inspiration and Support

  • Seeing Shawn Michaels excel despite being smaller inspired a young Kevin Owens.
  • His parents supported his wrestling dream, buying pay-per-views and letting him watch Raw.
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