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Kevin Owens Still Awaiting Medical Clearance Ahead of WWE Royal Rumble 2026

Kevin Owens Still Awaiting Medical Clearance Ahead of WWE Royal Rumble 2026

Summary

Kevin Owens is waiting to get medical clearance to compete in the WWE Royal Rumble 2026. He has not wrestled since March 2025 after having neck surgery. He might miss this year's Royal Rumble, which he has been a part of every year since 2019.

Key Facts

  • Kevin Owens needs medical clearance before he can wrestle at WWE Royal Rumble 2026.
  • Owens last wrestled in March 2025 and then had neck surgery.
  • He was supposed to fight Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41 but had to stop due to his surgery needs.
  • If Owens misses Royal Rumble 2026, it will be the first time since 2019 he has not participated in the event.
  • Owens has appeared three times in the men's Royal Rumble match.
  • Owens previously won the WWE Universal Championship and often competes in big matches like ladders matches for championships.

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