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Kevin Owens nears potential return ahead of WWE SummerSlam 2026

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:34 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Kevin Owens nears potential return ahead of WWE SummerSlam 2026

Summary

Kevin Owens is in Minneapolis for WWE SummerSlam and is rumored to be close to returning to the ring soon. Reports indicate that he has been training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando after undergoing successful neck surgery in July 2025. Owens had previously planned to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41 but was forced to withdraw due to his injury. While he has supported WWE events in a non-wrestling capacity recently, anticipation grows for his on-screen comeback, possibly on WWE SmackDown. Orton, who is also on the mend following WrestleMania 42, is expected to return soon as well.

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Status Watch

•Kevin Owens is in Minneapolis for WWE SummerSlam this weekend.
•Owens has trained at the WWE Performance Center after neck surgery.
•He was unable to compete in WrestleMania 41 due to his injury.
•Owens is expected to make his return primarily on WWE SmackDown.
•Randy Orton is also expected to return soon following his own recovery.

Latest Updates

8:34 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage News On Potential Return Of Kevin Owens Ahead Of WWE SummerSlam 2026

What they're saying

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More backstage news on the potential return of Kevin Owens has been revealed ahead of of WWE SummerSlam.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth)

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