What Am I Missing With Kevin Owens?

If I can draw a parallel, KO works because he's WWE's version of Deadpool in that he's greater than the sum of his parts. Deadpool started as a background character who was a patchwork of previously existing characters. Yet he evolved over time into a very distinct character who is known for his quirky modus operandi. If you read Deadpool's early appearances with no other knowledge of the character, you might well be shocked that he became a pop culture standout. For someone who sees KO for the first time, it might well be difficult to believe that he's such a big star. However, the more that you see of him, the clearer the picture becomes.

Owens looks like a bar room brawler who would rely mainly on punches and power moves. Yet he moves with surprising speed and his timing is perfect. He doesn't look like he's in shape, but he can work long matches without showing fatigue. He doesn't look like he can float through the air, yet he can. He doesn't have the most memorable voice, but he can paint a masterpiece with his words.

Then there is the intangible aspect. Owens says and does things that are akin to breaking the fourth wall. He sold indignation over being the only person who could obviously see that Ezekiel was Elias. He feuded with all of Texas. His recent spot where he rolled out of the ring, ran around it, then rolled in right in front of his corner for the hot tag is a perfect example of doing things just a little differently than anyone else. Being different in the wrestling business might be the most valuable commodity. It's not one big attribute that makes KO a star, it's many smaller ones packaged together.