Backstage News On Kevin Owens Finally Undergoing Neck Surgery

Kevin Owens is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery earlier this week.

The WWE veteran had a successful procedure on July 18 to address a neck injury that has kept him out of action and forced him to miss WrestleMania 41 earlier this year.

Sources within WWE originally expected Owens to be sidelined long-term, with the belief that he could miss both WrestleMania 41 and WrestleMania 42. While this yearโ€™s event has already taken place, WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for mid-April 2026.

One person familiar with the situation noted that the typical recovery time for this type of injury is around one year, though Owensโ€™ return timetable will depend on how well he heals and what heโ€™s comfortable with as time progresses.

(H/T to Fightful Select)