WWE superstar Kevin Owens has officially been removed from the WrestleMania 41 card due to a serious neck injury that will require surgery.
This news came as a huge shock and left fans feeling sad. Kevin had been doing an amazing job recently with his heel character, especially in his feud with Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. His intense back-and-forth with the company had also kept fans hooked.
Fans were really excited for his big showdown with Randy Orton at WrestleMania, but Kevin Owens recently appeared in Chicago and apologized to the crowd, saying he couldn’t wrestle because his neck needed surgery.
🚨| Kevin Owens has confirmed he’s been dealing with a neck injury for the past 4 months, and now he’ll require surgery. As a result, he won’t be competing at WrestleMania 41.
— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) April 5, 2025
THIS SUCKS, MAN… 🥲
GET WELL SOON, KEVIN 🙏#SmackDown
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This injury is a big blow to WrestleMania 41, which will take place on April 19-20 in Las Vegas. Owens and Orton’s months-long rivalry was one of the most thrilling storylines leading up to the event.
Now, with Owens out, fans are wondering if Randy Orton will still get his moment at WrestleMania.
Is Kevin Owens’ injury real or staged?
The WWE Universe has been buzzing with speculation following Kevin Owens’ announcement of a neck injury that has forced him to withdraw from WrestleMania 41. While Owens’ emotional address on SmackDown seemed genuine, there still remains a question, as injury storylines are nothing new to the company.
Kevin Owens has been dealing with a neck injury for 4 months
— AIR (@AIRGold_) April 5, 2025
This dangerous spot was 3 months ago… pic.twitter.com/cWSHJOutmU
We would be happy to say that if the injury became part of a storyline, but sadly, this appears to be a legitimate injury, especially since it involves his neck. PWInsider is reporting that, according to multiple WWE sources, the situation is serious, and Owens will likely need surgery — possibly spinal fusion. There’s currently no timeline for his return.
