Bleacher Report recently caught up with Universal Champion Kevin Owens, and among the topics covered were how he would feel if WWE were to start touring again. There have been rumblings Vince McMahon wants to bring fans back to shows across the U.S., while restrictions recently lifting in Florida might open the door to that happening sooner rather than later.
A number of months ago, Owens actually went to McMahon to voice his concerns about the way WWE was handing COVID-19 safety protocols, but he's now happy with the way things are being handled.
"I think I would be comfortable [touring in front of fans again] because I’ve been very vocal and very honest with WWE management as far as the virus goes and the measures we’re taking to try and keep it safe and stuff like that," Owens explained. "When I wasn’t comfortable with the way things were, I voiced my concerns and they took it seriously and immediately tried to remedy the situation to make sure everyone felt comfortable, including myself. I feel good about how they try to handle everything."
"If the choice is made to start traveling and start allowing fans in, I’m going to assess the situation and talk to anybody I need to talk to if I don’t feel comfortable, but right now, I see the way they handle things in the ThunderDome and I’m happy to go there every Raw, SmackDown, whatever it is and do my work," the WWE Superstar continued. "I would think they would take the topic of going back on the road or allowing fans back in just as seriously, and if they do, then I’ll be there to perform."
It's easy enough to see where Owens is coming from here, and if WWE does handle this in a safe way - and they're allowed to bring fans back to shows - then it is what it is, and we'll just have to wait and see whether it proves to be a good or bad thing for the company.
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