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SummerSlam: Kevin Owens thought WWE career was over until 'a few weeks ago' - 'I definitely did not make peace with it'
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WWE wrestler Kevin Owens made a surprise return to the ring at SummerSlam 2026 after a 17-month absence due to a severe neck injury. Owens revealed that he was only cleared to compete a few weeks ago and is now set to challenge CM Punk for the title.
After 17 months away, Kevin Owens made a stunning return to the ring Sunday at WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 2 in U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Along with Gunther, Owens was announced as a surprise entrant into the Undisputed WWE title No. 1 contender match between Sami Zayn and Finn Balor, which Owens then won by pinning Zayn .
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