Kevin Owens faced a challenging period in WWE as he announced a neck injury hiatus shortly before WrestleMania 41. Recently, Finn Balor made a rare move by breaking character to show support for Owens, boosting anticipation around the Kevin Owens WrestleMania 41 comeback.
Owens and Balor have shared a journey in WWE since their start on the developmental brand in 2014. Both have evolved their roles and personas on the main roster, but their friendship has remained strong through the years. Following Owens’ neck surgery during his recovery, Balor reached out publicly to acknowledge his longtime friend.
In a moment that stood out to fans, The Judgment Day’s Finn Balor responded on Instagram to a Topps Card message from Owens that read “Finn Balor Rules.” Balor returned the sentiment with a supportive message of his own, highlighting their unique bond beyond the scripted rivalries of WWE.
“Kevin Owens Rules,” Balor wrote on Instagram.
Kevin Owens Shares His Dream WrestleMania Opponent
Widely respected as one of WWE’s most accomplished stars, Kevin Owens has claimed almost every major title in the promotion during his career. While Owens’ list of achievements is extensive, there remain goals he hopes to pursue as he recovers from his injury.
In a recent interview on the show My Mom‘s Basement, Owens discussed his aspirations upon returning to action. During this conversation, Owens identified Finn Balor as his ideal opponent for WrestleMania, emphasizing their close friendship that dates back over ten years.
“I would love to wrestle Finn at WrestleMania because we’ve been really close since we met in WWE, and he’s one of those guys that I consider more like family than a friend. I would love to share that experience with him,” Owens expressed.
This expressed desire sets an exciting possibility for WWE’s upcoming WrestleMania event, as fans watch to see whether Owens and Balor will meet inside the ring on wrestling’s biggest stage.
How the Owens-Balor Connection Could Shape WWE’s Next Chapter
The public display of support from Finn Balor and Owens’ candid hopes create a hopeful tone for The Prizefighter’s return from injury. As Owens prepares for a comeback, his potential WrestleMania showdown with Balor would not only continue a long-standing partnership but also offer an emotionally charged storyline with genuine history behind it.
Given their shared history and Balor’s rare departure from character to encourage Owens, this rivalry-turned-friendship adds meaningful depth to WWE programming and showcases the human side behind the athletic competition. The eventual outcome of Owens’ recovery and return will be closely followed by fans eager to witness this reunion on the grand stage.
