The Return of the Underdog: What Kevin Owens' Comeback Means for WWE's Future Kevin Owens, once a fan favorite turned heel, has returned from a 17 month injury layoff to claim the number one contender spot for the WWE Undisputed Championship.
His comeback was marked by controversy, with rumors suggesting that behind the scenes negotiations and a carefully crafted social media campaign facilitated his return. Owens' comments on Kit Wilson's "Are You Toxic?
" podcast, where he claimed to have been ignored by the company, only to emerge as a surprise entrant in the main event, raise questions about the WWE's handling of talent relations.