Kevin Owens returned to WWE last night, marking his first appearance since April 2025. He had been away due to a serious neck injury.
What happened?
Kevin Owens was part of the Tailgate & Watch Party held at the WWE Performance Center, joining Busted Open Radio's Dave LaGreca.
He was seen having a great time interacting and posing with fans before the event. The NXT Universe had an amazing opportunity to see Owens in person while he continues his recovery from neck surgery.
Why it matters for Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens underwent surgery in July 2025 after months of evaluation. His initial choice was to avoid surgery if possible.
However, he did have to go under the knife, and his recovery has been steady. He was seen moving around freely in the video.
What comes next?
The Prizefighter was last seen in the ring against now-freshly crowned Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn at Elimination Chamber 2025 in an Unsanctioned Match.
For now, there is no update on when he can return to the squared circle. Kevin Owens reacted to Sami Zayn winning the Undisputed WWE Championship on June 27.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are long-time friends and have wrestled against and alongside each other since before their days together in WWE.
Zayn was crowned Undisputed WWE Champion after pinning Cody Rhodes in a Triple Threat Match. Kevin Owens wrote a heartfelt tribute to his friend on X/Twitter, calling him undeniable and his reward inevitable.
Only time will tell when Kevin Owens will be able to return to the ring. For now, we can only wish him a safe and steady recovery.
On July 2025, Kevin Owens underwent neck surgery. His recovery has been going well, and he was seen moving around freely in the released footage.