Top WWE star Kevin Owens may have suffered a serious injury that could pull him out of his planned match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41. According to reports, Owens has an undisclosed injury with no timetable for a return to action, and his April 19-20 match in Las Vegas is now in jeopardy. If KO isn’t cleared, there are no plans to reschedule the match. WWE has only promoted Naomi vs. B-Fab as part of tonight’s SmackDown, which could be an attempt to address Owens’ status.
Owens hasn’t wrestled since his brutal unsanctioned match with Sami Zayn at Elimination Chamber but had been building up to this match on SmackDown. His comments on The Ringer’s Cousin Sal interview on Tuesday seemed optimistic, but it’s unclear if he was trying to downplay the severity of his injury or genuinely believed he could work through it.
Reputable sources, including Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer and a reliable redditor, are now suggesting that Owens’ injury is significant, possibly requiring surgery. Tonight’s SmackDown will likely provide more clarity on Owens’ status and its potential impact on WrestleMania 41.
Source: https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2025/4/4/24401317/significant-injury-big-wwe-star-surgery-pulled-wrestlemania-41-match-smackdown-announcement-spoilers