Report: Kevin Owens Still Injured Despite WWE Return

Kevin Owens is back in a WWE ring - but he isn't at 100%...

by Andy H Murray
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Kevin Owens is back in action for WWE after a pre-Survivor Series 2022 injury scare - but this doesn't mean the former Universal Champion is at 100%.

The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer reports that despite recently wrestling two high-profile matches in three days, Owens is still nursing a knee injury. There was a lot of concern within WWE over his status a few weeks ago, with many believing Owens would be forced into a spell on the sidelines, though he has seemingly "dodged a bullet" in that regard. KO isn't expected to miss any ring time for now.

Kevin Owens' was the babyface side's fifth man against The Bloodline at Survivor Series, teaming with The Brawling Brutes and Drew McIntyre in defeat. Prior to this, a sprained MCL suffered at a house show had put KO's status in question, though he made it to the premium live event.

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WWE followed Survivor Series with another match for Owens on Raw. On Monday, 'The Prizefighter' bested Jey Uso, continuing the Bloodline story.

Between these two televised bouts, KO fought on a 27 November house show, again facing The Bloodline.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.