WWE star Kevin Owens, who has been sidelined since April, recently sparked speculation while providing a Kevin Owens WWE neck injury update and commenting on the mysterious identity of El Grande Americano in New York City. Owens attended Fanatics Fest for a rare public appearance, where he engaged with fans and offered insights into his status and ongoing rumors surrounding the latest WWE sensation.
Fans React as Owens Links Elias to El Grande Americano
Although he has not returned to WWE competition since his neck injury, Owens made headlines during a live signing event hosted by Joey Karni of The Angle. When questioned on stage about the true persona of El Grande Americano—the masked luchador who has created a buzz in WWE throughout the year—Owens quipped that his former rival Elias is behind the mask.
This theory has been met with skepticism, as a significant portion of the fanbase suspects Chad Gable is the real El Grande Americano. The situation is muddied further by Owens’ history of tongue-in-cheek claims, such as previously stating that Elias was both Ezekiel and Elrod, stories that contributed to ongoing inside jokes among WWE audiences.
Details Behind Kevin Owens’ Neck Injury
Discussing the origins of his injury with Robbie Fox on My Mom’s Basement in April, Owens traced the issue back to an eventful January match. In that conversation, he explained how medical scans from December had shown no issues, but pains started following two serious incidents in that January bout.
“Great, and I felt great. In January, I had a match. In the match, two things happened that really jarred my neck. That’s when the issues started,”
—Kevin Owens, WWE Superstar
“I knew there was something. We ended up doing an MRI this week and found out it’s serious. I think that match in January is what did it because I had an MRI a month before that and everything looked fine.”
—Kevin Owens, WWE Superstar
Since then, Owens has spoken about his future in the WWE, discussing the possibility of surgery and when he could potentially resume wrestling. The uncertainty surrounding his recovery timeline has left fans concerned about his in-ring career and curious for additional updates.
Expectations for Owens’ Return and Ongoing WWE Mysteries
Kevin Owens’ update on his condition has added anticipation about his return to WWE programming as both fans and insiders watch for changes to the roster. The ongoing debate over El Grande Americano’s identity continues to stir conversation, with characters like Elias and Chad Gable remaining at the center of speculation. Owens’ comments, layered with both candor and humor, highlight the complex and ever-evolving nature of WWE storytelling, while uncertainty looms over when he will be able to compete again.
