Kevin Owens has rightfully earned his status as one of the top WWE Superstars, and recent developments in his career attest to his prominence. Owens is currently experiencing a resurgence in his WWE journey, having recently held the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. Although he eventually lost these titles at Payback, he remains a central figure in the WWE landscape.
However, this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW took an unexpected turn for Kevin Owens. The show began with Jey Uso’s appearance and his eventual reconciliation with Sami Zayn. Notably absent from the show was Kevin Owens, and even Sami Zayn acknowledged that Owens would not be present.
According to PWInsider, there were alterations to the initial plans for Kevin Owens on the episode. Reportedly, Owens was backstage at the event held in Charlotte, North Carolina, and at one point during the day, there were plans for him to engage in a singles match against JD McDonagh.
Nevertheless, the match that transpired featured Sami Zayn facing JD McDonagh instead. The specific reasons for Kevin Owens’ absence from the show, despite being backstage, remain undisclosed. WWE fans and enthusiasts are left in anticipation to discover what lies ahead for Kevin Owens in his WWE journey.