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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens's turbulent WWE relationship inspires new wrestling book
(Image Via X) Almost every WWE fan is aware of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens 's turbulent relationship over the years. The WWE Superstars who once upon a time happened to be each other's best friends turned rivals due to in-ring storylines that were designed to create conflict and drama. This has happened when one wrestler has risen to a higher status, had a personal conflict, or when the storyline called for a change in their relationship. However, this bittersweet relationship of the duo has inspired an author to write a new wrestling book on them. Their dynamic story inspired J.J. McGee , a professor at Aichi Shukutoku University in Japan, to write a memoir titled, 'Fight Forever: The Ballad of Kevin and Sami.' The author, McGee, is known for her in-depth analyses of wrestling narratives, offers a comprehensive look at the intricate relationship between Owens and Zayn, from their early days on the independent circuit to their prominent roles in WWE. Kevin Owens endorses McGee's book on his and Sami Zayn's wrestling journey Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn were friends on the independent circuit and in NXT, but Owens turned on Zayn in NXT to become champion, launching a rivalry that continued on the main roster. This long friendship-turned-enemy inspired the Japanese author to write a book on their dynamic relationship between the duo. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo Meanwhile, Kevin Owens, who is recovering from his neck surgery, has endorsed McGee's book on his social media account. He has given a shout out to her, taking to his X account and writing, 'Watch it. Or don't, but even if you don't watch it, go buy this. It's fantastic!' In a short-clip that he has posted on X, Owens stated: "Sami and I obviously go way back, before WWE, and you know for the last twenty years we've worked together and tried to do things [with] little details and intricacies thrown in and wonder — hopefully — [if] somebody catches it," he said. "Through the years I've read her analysis of our work and various, you know, matches and promos and all kinds of stuff, and she just understands what we do; better than anyone. " Owens then urged his and Zayn's fans to grab this interesting book, and once again praised McGee for her work putting their story together. "I'll have this forever now. I'll be able to look back on this and read this when I'm in my 70s, 80s, whatever, and be able to just, you know, look back on all these years fondly," he added. This has not only grabbed the attention of the fans, even WWE Superstar Big E also praised the work and commented on Owens's post, stating: "Salute to you! This is amazing! I have long been floored by your ability to piece together the bread crumbs talent will drop. You truly do have a rare understanding of the storytelling in pro wrestling. I hope your book does gangbusters!" (source: WrestlingInc) Also Read : 'I really couldn't believe it!': Lyra Valkyria reflects on becoming WWE's first Women's Intercontinental Champion The book Fight Forever: The Ballad of Kevin and Sami is available for purchase through various online retailers, including Amazon. The book will offer their fans an in-depth look at one of wrestling's most dynamic partnerships, highlighting their personal and professional complexities that have defined Owens and Zayn's careers. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
News18
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'A Lot Of Uncertainty, But...': Kevin Owens Provides Health Update Amidst WWE Break And Injury Concerns
Last Updated: The 41-year-old had announced his decision to take an indefinite break at last month's SmackDown, ruling himself out of WrestleMania 41. Kevin Owens provided the latest update on his ongoing absence from the ring amid growing concerns around his injury. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star had announced at last month's SmackDown that he would be taking an indefinite break from the ring as he required neck surgery. Speaking in a video, Owens updated the fans about his injury status and said the date for his surgery has not been decided. 'Hey guys. So I haven't been around in a little while, and I know a lot of people are wondering what's going on with my neck and the neck surgery and all that stuff, so I figured I'd take today to update you all… So, first, we don't have a surgery date yet. I have not had surgery yet. Despite reports that are contrary," Owens said in the video. 'We're still gonna try to figure out what the best way to go about it all is, exactly what needs to be done. So we're kind of figuring that out still. So, there's a lot of uncertainty, but hopefully in the next few weeks, we get clarity and we do the surgery and then we go from there," he added. advetisement Owens, a former world champion, also talked about the ten-year anniversary of his main roster debut and took time out to promote the book Fight Forever: The Ballad of Kevin and Sami by JJ McGee. The book chronicles the history between Owens and Sami Zayn. Owens had been diagnosed with a career-threatening injury ahead of WrestleMania 41, where he had to be replaced by Joe Hendry for his match against Randy Orton. Since then, there has been no confirmation of the timeline around his return. Even Orton sympathised with the Prizefighter after breaking his character during an interview with Raj Prashad of Complex. 'If we're being real here, my heart breaks for Kevin. I think, first and foremost, I just hate that he's gotta go through that. Even more than a physical journey, he's gotta go on to let his body heal, it's a mental journey too. His body's been through it, and now he's paying that price, like he said in the ring the other day. We all pay the price at one point or another," Orton said. The Complex noted that Orton has also set up Owens for advice from a surgeon he had earlier worked with. First Published: May 19, 2025, 22:21 IST
