Kevin Owens Out of WrestleMania 41 Due to Surgery

Kevin Owens has confirmed he will undergo neck surgery due to a serious injury, removing him from WrestleMania 41 where he was set to face Randy Orton. The injury has been looming for four months, with Owens revealing the severity only recently, leading to an outpouring of support from the WWE Universe. This unexpected development has left WWE scrambling for an alternative plan for Orton, who has no confirmed opponent for the upcoming event. Rumored replacements include Goldberg and Matt Riddle, though no decision has been finalized. Owens expressed gratitude to WWE and fans, emphasizing the toll wrestling has taken on his body and leaving his return timeline uncertain. His absence is considered a significant loss for the event, highlighting his pivotal role in recent WWE narratives.