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Kevin Owens Returns After 16 Months, Wins Shot at WWE Title

3 Aug

Summary

Kevin Owens returned after a 16-month absence due to a neck injury.
Owens won a No. 1 contender match by defeating Sami Zayn.
He now faces CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Kevin Owens Returns After 16 Months, Wins Shot at WWE Title

Kevin Owens has made a triumphant return to wrestling after an extensive 16-month period away due to a significant neck injury. His comeback occurred at SummerSlam Night 2, where he was surprisingly added to a No. 1 contender match for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Initially set between Finn Balor and Sami Zayn, the match saw SmackDown's General Manager Nick Aldis add Gunther, followed by the highly anticipated entry of Owens. The crowd erupted at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis upon his appearance.

Owens showcased no ring rust, immediately targeting Balor and Gunther before engaging with Zayn. After a hard-fought contest, Owens secured a pinfall victory over Zayn with his signature Stunner. This win propels Owens back into contention for a world championship, setting up a future match against CM Punk.

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