5 best pre-WWE Kevin Owens matches to watch on his birthday

Kevin Steen vs Shinsuke Nakamura – War of the Worlds 2014

Shinsuke Nakamura is called The King of Strong Style for a reason, and the Superstar didn’t miss a beat while going toe to toe with The Prizefighter Kevin Steen. The two in-ring generals commanded each other, and the ropes which made the match entertaining and full of moves that words cannot fathom.

It was an experience like no other because they opened up a clinic between the ropes giving the fans the right entertainment. The match had no limitations, but they didn’t require any blood during this match because the in-ring skills showcased by the two amazing superstars were enough to keep the fans entertained.

While we do know that the two are on different brands in the WWE right now, the two had no brand warfare back during their time at Ring of Honor. The fans loved their match, and one can not argue that this is one of the best technical matches in ROH.

Kevin Owens vs. AJ Styles

Kevin Owens didn’t get everything handed to him on a silver platter. The Canadian Superstar had to fight his way through things to make a name for himself in the independent circuit. The fact that this video dates back to the May 8, 2005 is good enough to tell you that this wrestling icon has been fighting at any place to make a name for himself.

This time around, he was in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, where he took on The Phenomenal AJ Styles.

A young Kevin Steen was never shy to show off his skills and take down his opponent. AJ Styles made his WWE debut during the 2016 Royal Rumble match and his opponent arrived in WWE a year prior. Kevin did go through the developmental process, but The Phenomenal One skipped the line and was a part of the main roster instantly after making his presence felt in the WWE.