The April 4 episode of WWE SmackDown went down at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. That marked a return to the USA after a long overseas tour, and the road to WrestleMania was still in full swing.
News broke that Kevin Owens is injured and needs surgery. That cast huge doubt on KOs WrestleMania status. He was previously set to face Randy Orton at the showcase of the immortals.
The 10 PM hour kicked off with Nick Aldis cutting a solemn promo about how injuries can come up out of nowhere. That is when he introduced Kevin Owens, who came out looking pretty sad. Kevin started off by saying that hes been doing this for 25 years, and hes given everything he had every time he stepped foot in the ring. Because of that, hes been given a great career and livelihood. However, there is a price to pay for all of that.
Kevin Owens then revealed that hes been dealing with a neck injury. Now he needs neck surgery. He will be out for WrestleMania and his match against Randy Orton isnt happening. He said that not being in the ring with Orton at Mania really sucks. Then he thanked WWE for letting him come out and tell everyone that. He then said he doesnt know when hell be able to be in front of fans again.
Owens said he has learned not to take anything for granted, and he will never take this for granted. Fans in Chicago applauded and chanted for Kevin Owens as he apologized and hugged Nick Aldis. Then he departed from the ring as Randy Ortons music hit.
Instead of dealing with Randy Orton in the ring, Kevin Owens left. Orton was left standing in the ring by himself, looking on at his former friend. Nick Aldis told Orton that he no longer has a WrestleMania match, and fans booed this. Then Orton hit Aldis with an RKO instead.
We will have to see when Kevin Owens makes his return to WWE television. We are certainly wishing him the best during this time.
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