Kevin Owens to appear at WWE World
Though he’s sidelined due to injury, Kevin Owens will be in town for WWE WrestleMania 42 weekend.
It was announced today that Owens will make a public WWE appearance next month at WWE World. He’ll be doing a meet and greet at the fan event, which takes place annually and helps set the tone for WrestleMania.
Owens, his friend/rival Sami Zayn, and the recently retired AJ Styles have all been added to the convention. It’s being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 16-20.
Owens’ last WWE match was at Elimination Chamber 2025. His rivalry with Randy Orton was building toward WrestleMania 41, but Owens had to be pulled from the show due to needing neck surgery.
Along with this appearance, Owens has been confirmed as a coach for the new season of WWE LFG (Legends and Future Greats) that premieres on A&E on April 26. Reports suggest that Owens is not expected to make an in-ring return anytime soon, though WWE is hopeful that it will happen before the end of the year. Owens did share a brief clip of himself at the Performance Center doing some cardio work back in November 2025.
Styles, who retired at the Royal Rumble, is slated for a Hall of Fame induction during Mania weekend after a nearly three-decade long career. He recently revealed his new backstage role in WWE where he’ll be mentoring and assisting talent.
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