Kevin Owens explains why he opted to re-sign with WWE.
It was first reported by Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp that Kevin Owens signed a new multi-year deal with WWE. Owens’ contract was set to expire in January 2022. The site noted that negotiations between the two sides began this fall.
Owens confirmed the news to Pat Laprade of TVA Sports. He said the decision to re-sign was an easy one because it was the best choice he could make for his family. Owens added that when he looks at all the wrestling companies he’s been a part of, he’s been with WWE the longest and feels that’s where he needs to be for the next few years.
I’ll settle for just saying that it still ends on January 31, but not 2022. I’m going to be around for several more years. The decision was pretty easy because it was really the best thing for my family. When it comes down to it, it’s always a pretty easy decision. The WWE has been my home for seven years, so I have a sense of belonging. Basically, I’ve spent the majority of my career there. When you look at all the wrestling companies I’ve wrestled in, in WWE, that’s where I’ve been the longest, that’s where I need to be for the next few years. That’s how I felt and that’s the decision I made.
Owens is going to be competing for the WWE Championship at ‘Day 1’ on January 1st. He’ll be a part of a Fatal 4-Way with Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins and WWE Champion Big E.
