WWE has announced a match between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens for Elimination Chamber 2025 in Toronto, though current circumstances suggest Randy Orton might replace the injured Zayn.
The situation stems from a recent assault on RAW after Royal Rumble 2025, where Kevin Owens delivered a Packaged Piledriver to Zayn. WWE subsequently confirmed that Zayn suffered severe nerve damage from the attack, a condition he acknowledged in a social media update. While Zayn’s return timeline remains uncertain, he has not received medical clearance to compete.
Despite these concerns, WWE has announced Zayn’s homecoming match against Owens at Elimination Chamber. However, given his medical status, Zayn could potentially introduce Randy Orton as his replacement. This scenario gains credibility considering Orton’s absence from WWE television since Owens delivered a Piledriver to him on SmackDown several months ago.
This substitution could serve multiple purposes, allowing Zayn to maintain his presence at the premium live event while setting up a potential singles match with Owens at WrestleMania, a confrontation fans have anticipated for months.