Current WWE Name Not Expected To Wrestle Again
Sitting on the sidelines does not agree with Kevin Owens.
Nevertheless, he is making the most of his time away from WWE, sharing valuable insights into various aspects.
Owens was forced to step away from his scheduled match at WrestleMania 41 against Randy Orton due to a neck injury.
During his appearance on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast, The Prizefighter shared the timeline of his surgery, claiming it is scheduled for mid-July.
The former Universal Champion got candid about several topics, including his friendship with Sami Zayn, backstage incidents, and many more.
At one point, he expressed his desire to team up with Jamie Noble, who has been retired since 2009.
To this, Rhodes too spoke about his dream pairing, citing TNA’s Abyss as his ideal partner.
However, Owens presented reasons why Abyss, who currently works as a WWE producer, should never wrestle again.
I just think it’s too late. He lost too much weight. Putting him in the ring at this point when he walks that way would be illegal. [1:00:44 onwards]
Throughout his wrestling career, the former NWA World Heavyweight Champion has been synonymous with hardcore wrestling. He has featured in matches that involve thumbtacks, barbed wire, glass, tables, and many other hazards.
Ex-WWE Star Reacts To Kevin Owens And Cody Rhodes’ Podcast
Rhodes’ podcast contained sections wherein Kevin Owens referenced a particular wrestler, but his name was censored.
Owens had stated that certain wrestlers overpriced themselves after leaving the Stamford-based company.
Former WWE star Ryback fired back, saying they were discussing him.
He took to X to share his thoughts about the comments made by the Canadian wrestler.
I was made aware & saw the clip of @FightOwensFight & @CodyRhodes, two guys I always liked & got along with. It’s clear they were referencing me, even with the name censored.
For context: I was booked solid for 3 years straight after WWE. My rate was set by my then-manager Pat…
— RYBACK (@Ryback) June 25, 2025
Ryback quit the company in May 2016 due to disagreements over contract terms.