Kevin Owens recalled his experience getting cleared to return from his neck injury that required surgery at WWE SummerSlam. The second night of WWE SummerSlam 2026 started with a bang, with Kevin Owens making his return from a neck injury that required surgery. It sounds like it came together quickly, as he revealed on the SummerSlam Night 2 post-show. Kevin Owens' shocking return at WWE SummerSlam 2026Article Continues BelowThe opening match of SummerSlam 2026 Night 2 was a No.1 contendership match between Sami Zayn and Finn Bálor. The surprises didn't stop there, as Owens made his return to WWE after being on the shelf for 17 months with a neck injury.