Kevin Owens returned at WWE SummerSlam Night 2, defeating Sami Zayn in a surprise Fatal 4-Way that also featured Gunther.

Kevin Owens is now the No. 1 contender to face CM Punk in an Undisputed WWE Championship match after his victory over Sami Zayn, Finn Balor and Gunther in a surprise Fatal 4-Way contest at SummerSlam on Sunday night.

Former WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens made an unexpected return at SummerSlam 2026 and notched a pivotal win immediately upon returning.Moments before Sami Zayn and Finn Balor were slated to compete in a singles match to earn No.

Kevin Owens recalled his experience getting cleared to return from his neck injury that required surgery at WWE SummerSlam. Which legendary tag team had a famous rivalry with The Hart Foundation?

CM Punk defeated Cody Rhodes during Night 1 of SummerSlam to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. Randy Orton showed up during the match and attacked The American Nightmare while the referee was taken out. Gunther was upset with Owens being added to the number one contender's match and called him a " sweaty fat jerk " following the loss.

Kevin Owens made a surprising return to WWE at SummerSlam 2026 after a long absence. He won a high-stakes Fatal 4-Way match to become the number one contender. This victory earned him a championship opportunity against CM Punk.

Owens is on a collision course with CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship after his surprise return at SummerSlam

Fans haven't seen Owens in a wrestling ring since early 2025. An injury led to neck fusion surgery and multiple missed WrestleMania events. Given how neck injuries have hit names like Daniel Bryan and Big E, among plenty of others, fans were right to wonder if and when they'd see the 42-year-old star again.