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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.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kevin Owens Drops Major Update on His Injury
Kevin Owens, who missed this year's WWE WrestleMania 41, has revealed that he still hasn't had surgery yet. Owens missed WrestleMania 41 after WWE doctors refused to clear him due to a neck injury. This forced WWE to cancel his scheduled match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania. Advertisement After being out with injury for over a month, Owens recently posted a video on X, formerly Twitter. He provided fans with an update on his health and his surgery. Owens also promoted Fight Forever: The Ballad of Sami and Kevin by J.J. McGee. '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 would take today to update you all, as well as talk about a very important moment that happened in my life 10 years ago, and then something else that's pretty important to me.' 'So, first, we don't have a surgery date yet. Have not had surgery yet. Despite reports to the contrary, 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 gonna figure.' 'So, there's a lot of uncertainty, but hopefully in the next few weeks, we get clarity, and we do this surgery, and then we go from there. And this morning, I was reminded that 10 years ago today. I showed up on Raw for the first time to answer John Cena's Open Challenge. And that night changed my life forever, changed my career.' Advertisement Read More: Kevin Owens On When He Believes The Neck Injury Took Place & Missing WWE WrestleMania 41 The post Kevin Owens Drops Major Update on His Injury appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Superstar Kevin Owens Shares Concerning Injury Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE Superstar Kevin Owens is currently dealing with a lot of questions about his neck injury. He remains positive that a clear plan for his recovery will be found in the near future. This serious health issue has already caused a major change to WWE's biggest show of the year. Owens was sadly unable to wrestle in his scheduled match against Randy Orton at WWE WrestleMania 41 last April. Doctors made the call that he was not fit to take part in the match. This decision came after they found out he would need an operation on his neck. This past Sunday, May 18, 2025, Owens gave an update to WWE fans using X. The much-loved former WWE World Champion explained he got the bad neck injury earlier in 2025 and has been away from the ring since then. He also shared that the needed surgery has not happened yet. Owens told his followers directly about the current situation with his health. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 2: Kevin Owens awaits Randy Orton during Crown Jewel at Mohammed Abdo Arena on November 2, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 2: Kevin Owens awaits Randy Orton during Crown Jewel at Mohammed Abdo Arena on November 2, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WWE/Getty Images He stated, "We don't have a surgery date yet. I have not had surgery yet. Despite reports to the contrary, we're still trying to figure out the best way to go about it all and 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, we do the surgery, and then we go from there." Even with this difficult news about his injury, Owens also took time in his video message to mark a special day in his career. He celebrated the ten-year mark since his unforgettable first appearance on WWE Monday Night Raw. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation That night, a decade ago, he famously answered John Cena's open challenge for the United States Championship. Owens said that this one match completely changed the direction of his wrestling career for the better. He also showed he was very thankful for all the WWE fans who have followed him. He thanked everyone who has stayed with him and supported him through all the years of his WWE journey. Losing a talent like Owens to injury is a significant blow for WWE. He has proven to be an incredibly valuable and flexible member of their team for a long time now. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE star Kevin Owens denies undergoing neck surgery — Here's the truth!
(Image Via WWE) Amidst discussions regarding his health, Kevin Owens has now set the record straight regarding his neck surgery. Kevin Owens was going strong as a top fixture on Friday Night SmackDown. However, on the road to WrestleMania 41, Owens revealed that he needed to undergo neck surgery, which ruled him out of The Grandest Stage of Them All. It has been a month since Owens' absence, and multiple reports claim that he has had his surgery. The Prizefighter, apparently, has been seeing all those rumors and decided to address them directly. Kevin Owens shares the latest update regarding his neck surgery and health In a recent video dropped on his X, Kevin Owens addressed the speculation regarding his health. He made it clear that he has yet to undergo neck surgery. The former WWE Universal Champion stated that his doctors are still figuring out what would be the best plan for him to recover from his injuries. Owens said, 'So, first, we don't have a surgery date yet. I have not had surgery yet. Despite reports that are contrary. We're still gonna try and 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.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Moreover, Owens remained positive that he would have clarity regarding his health update in the next few weeks saying, '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.' Kevin Owens has been a part of the wrestling industry for decades now. He recently completed ten years on the WWE main roster. Furthermore, The Prizefighter was at the top of his game for the better part of last year. He feuded with top names on SmackDown like Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Moreover, he was set to face The Viper at WrestleMania 41, but his health concerns led to him stepping out of WWE's premier event. With Kevin Owens set to undergo surgery and begin his recovery process, we wish him a speedy recovery. Also read: Former WWE wrestler passes away in a tragic road accident
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE Raw coming to Detroit's Little Caesars Arena in July
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. Michigan wrestling fans won't have to wait very long for the next big event. World Wrestling Entertainment announced this week that its July 28 airing of Monday Night Raw will take place at Little Caesars Arena. The broadcast will be the final version of Raw before one of WWE's signature events SummerSlam, which will take place in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Aug. 2-3. Advertisement This will be the first WWE event to take place in Detroit in 2025. WWE was last in Detroit on Dec. 30th, making a stop at Little Caesars Arena on its live holiday tour, though the event wasn't televised. The last televised WWE event from Detroit was a Friday Night Smackdown broadcast from Little Caesars Arena on April 12, 2024. That event featured AJ Styles defeating Kevin Owens and Rey Mysterio in a highly-contested triple-threat match. WWE has yet to release the list of wrestlers who will be appearing at the event. Tickets go on sale on April 25 and can be purchased at 313Presents and Ticketmaster. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: WWE Raw returns to Detroit, coming to LCA in July
