Kevin Owens was supposed to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania in Las Vegas, but a couple of weeks before the show, the Prizefighter was sidelined with a serious neck injury.
It's unclear how long KO will be out of action, and unfortunately, we don't know whether he'll wrestle again. Now, the former Undisputed Champion has shared an update on where things stand, debunking reports that he's already undergone surgery.
"So, first, we don’t have a surgery date yet," Owens confirmed. "I have not had surgery yet, despite reports that are contrary. We’re still gonna try and figure out what the best way to go about it all is, exactly what needs to be done. So we’re kind of figuring that out still."
"I don’t know what’s happening with my neck. So, we’ll figure it out," he admitted before reflecting on the 10th anniversary of his WWE main roster debut. On May 18, 2015, the then-NXT Champion confronted John Cena, setting the stage for what proved to be an unforgettable feud.
"This morning I was reminded that 10 years ago today I showed up on RAW for the first time to answer John Cena’s Open Challenge. And that night changed my life forever, changed my career," Owens recalled. "Now, 10 years later, I’m not where I want to be because I wish I was in the ring performing, having matches, contributing."
"That’s not the case, unfortunately, because of this neck injury. But still, I have to say the last 10 years have been just so amazing. So many amazing moments in the ring, out of the ring, so many amazing people that I’ve had the chance to get to know. I’m just so grateful for all of it," he concluded.
It seems likely that Owens won't step back into the ring for the remainder of 2025, and it's already been speculated that he'll miss next year's WrestleMania. Neck injuries are complicated, so the fact that he's not even scheduled for surgery yet will extend his recovery and the time he's away from the squared circle.
As always, keep checking back here for updates on KO's WWE status as we have them.