Kevin Owens delivered concerning news to fans during the April 4 edition of SmackDown, revealing a neck injury that will keep him out of action for an undetermined period. The announcement sent shockwaves through the WWE roster and fanbase just weeks before WrestleMania 41.
Owens disclosed that he has been dealing with neck issues for several months, with his condition now requiring surgical intervention. This development has forced WWE to cancel his scheduled WrestleMania 41 match against Randy Orton. According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, the situation is completely legitimate and not part of any storyline, with sources within WWE expressing genuine concern for Owens.
Further reports indicate Owens is specifically considering cervical fusion surgery, a serious procedure that typically requires an extensive recovery period for professional wrestlers. The gravity of the situation was underscored by one WWE staff member who described it as “terrible” when speaking to PWInsider.
WWE has not provided an official timeline for Owens’ potential return to the ring, leaving his in-ring future uncertain as he prepares for the surgical procedure. The unexpected injury creates a significant gap in WWE’s WrestleMania lineup, with no replacement match announced as of yet.
