Kevin Owens, who has been absent from WWE due to injury issues, surprised fans by appearing in a video message using his original ring name, Kevin Steen. The unexpected video was released during Green Mountain Wrestling’s major event over the weekend, highlighting his support for the promotion despite his ongoing hiatus from the WWE ring.
Although Owens has not announced when he might return to wrestling, his recent video revealed his connection to Green Mountain Wrestling. In the message, he introduced himself as Kevin Steen and expressed how closely he has been following the organization’s growth. This particular event was notable, as Green Mountain Wrestling planned to crown its first-ever champion during the show.
Kevin Owens Shares Personal Connection to Green Mountain Wrestling’s Title
Owens explained that if he had been able to attend the event in person, he would have personally awarded the championship belt to the winner. He highlighted a unique detail on the belt’s side plate, which features a wrestling move tied to his career, making the title especially meaningful to him. Despite not being present, he conveyed his respect for the promotion and the significance of the ceremony.
“Hello everyone, my name is Kevin Steen. You might know me from some wrestling shows that I’ve been on or some matches I’ve had. But tonight’s not about me. Tonight is about crowning the very first champion in Green Mountain Wrestling History, which makes tonight a very big show. I wish I could be there in person, because I’ve been keeping up with Green Mountain Wrestling for a while now and seeing it grow and grow, and it’s been pretty exciting.”
—Kevin Owens, wrestler
“If I was there tonight, I would be able to award the title to the first champion myself. If you look at that title closely, there may be a certain wrestling move being executed on one of the side plates that has a something little to do with me. So it would have been an honor to be there to do that. However, I’m not there, I’m in my house. I’m in my office.”
—Kevin Owens, wrestler
Owens Hints at Future Appearances Amid Uncertain WWE Return
Closing his message, Owens expressed hope about attending future shows from Green Mountain Wrestling. For now, though, he remains at home as he continues to recover from injuries, with no clear timeline provided for his WWE comeback. This gesture has generated anticipation and curiosity among fans eager to see how Owens’s career will develop after this unexpected outreach.
Kevin Owens’s use of his original ring name, Kevin Steen, in this video message underscores his personal ties to independent wrestling as well as his ongoing challenges within WWE. The involvement also highlights Green Mountain Wrestling’s rising profile in the wrestling world as they prepare to celebrate a historic milestone with their inaugural champion.
