AJ Styles praises Kevin Owens' return at WWE SummerSlam 2026
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
AJ Styles expressed enthusiasm for Kevin Owens' return to the ring during WWE SummerSlam 2026. Owens faced Sami Zayn, GUNTHER, and Finn Balor, securing a spot as No. 1 contender for the world title. Styles had suspected Owens' comeback after observing his training at the WWE Performance Center. Despite Owens' previous neck injury, Styles noted his impressive performance, highlighting his high-risk moves. Owens will challenge CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship on August 21, 2026, in Canada.
- •Owens returned at SummerSlam 2026, defeating Zayn, GUNTHER, and Balor.
- •Styles suspected Owens' comeback after seeing him train.
- •Owens will face CM Punk on August 21 for the championship.
- •Styles praised Owens' risk-taking style in the ring.
- •Owens aims to reignite his career following a neck injury.
- 1:30 PMWrestling Inc — AJ Styles Comments On Kevin Owens Returning To The Ring At WWE SummerSlam 2026
"WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles is very happy to see Kevin Owens wrestling once again and disclosed that he had an idea Owens would return to the ring.
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