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Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn suffered an unexpected loss at Payback 2023. For those unaware, Owens and Zayn defended their Undisputed TagTeam Title against Finn Balor and Damian Priest at Payback. Both teams delivered instant classics, but Balor and Priest got help from Judgment Day members and JD McDonagh.
This eventually led to a conclusion, with Dominik Mysterio hitting Zayn with his Money in the Bank briefcase, and Balor used that to his advantage to secure victory. This marked the end of the Winner's reign and Sami's undisputed Tag Team championship. Now, after this unexpected loss, fans are curious as to what awaits Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, as the title change surprised everyone. With that said, let's explore three paths for Owens and Zayn after payback.
#3. Kevin Owens will betray Sami Zayn again
One possible direction after losing the Undisputed Tag Team titles could involve KO betraying his friend once again. The potential reason behind this could be Balor pinning Zayn to win the tag team titles.
In the past, The Prizefighter has backstabbed various superstars, including Sami Zayn, so it's not out of the question that it could happen again.
Moreover, this would lead to a singles feud between the two, ultimately paving the way for both of them to pursue individual careers again within the Stamford-based promotion.
#2. A rematch against The Judgment Day
After losing the titles at Payback in an unclear way, Kevin Owens and Sami could demand a rematch against the newly crowned champions. Moreover, Fastlane 2023, scheduled for Saturday, October 7, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, would be the ideal location for this rematch.
It remains to be seen if WWE will grant Owens and Zayn a direct rematch against The Judgment Day or if they'll have to qualify for it.
#1. Could start their singles run again after a common accord
Another possibility is that Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn may decide to pursue singles careers on RAW by mutual agreement. This option allows WWE to develop them as individual stars without turning either of them heel.
Additionally, WWE could consider roster changes, such as moving one of them to WWE SmackDown, similar to Jey Uso's move to the red brand.
The upcoming edition of WWE RAW is likely to decide the fate of both stars as they are no longer the Undisputed Tag Team Champions.