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Kevin Owens provides major health update amid WWE hiatus
WWE removes Judgment Day member from the roster
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Kevin Owens has provided a significant update on his health following the neck injury that forced him to step away from WWE just weeks before WrestleMania 41. Originally slated to face Randy Orton at the event, Owens had to withdraw due to the severity of his condition.
Speaking on What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes, Owens revealed that he is scheduled to undergo neck surgery in mid-July. The former Universal Champion didn’t provide a specific recovery timeline but acknowledged the procedure is necessary to ensure a full return to action. Fans now await further updates on his road to recovery.
 WWE has officially removed Carlito from its active roster, confirming his departure from the company. Once a member of The Judgment Day, Carlito’s contract was not renewed, and he has since been shifted to the Alumni section on WWE’s official website. Carlito reportedly didn’t get the opportunity to finish his storyline within the faction, something he admitted left him disappointed. He also revealed that Triple H wasn’t particularly supportive of his character direction. With his last appearance on WWE TV behind him, Carlito's removal from the RAW roster page marks the end of his latest WWE run. |  Kevin Owens recently opened up about turning down a potential storyline with SmackDown star Damian Priest, citing personal reasons. Speaking on Cody Rhodes' What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast, Owens revealed he was uncomfortable with the idea of being portrayed as Priest’s ally. Owens explained that he and Priest don’t share much in common, and he felt that fans wouldn’t buy into a storyline where they worked together as friends. He emphasized the importance of authenticity in storytelling and believed that forcing a partnership wouldn’t resonate with the audience. Owens is currently recovering from a neck injury and hasn’t competed since Elimination Chamber 2025. |
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Despite the recent global tensions in the region, WWE has moved forward with its plans for the upcoming shows in Saudi Arabia. While fans were concerned about a possible cancellation, no official announcement was made by Triple H or the company, and now there’s clarity.
According to PWInsider, WWE talent have officially boarded a chartered flight to Saudi Arabia, which departed from Miami, Florida, at 5 PM EST. John Gaubrick, who oversees production for WWE’s Saudi events, flew out from Riyadh to personally accompany the roster back, ensuring all protocols and logistics were in place. The move reinforces WWE’s confidence that the trip will proceed like previous visits to the Middle East.
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Nick Aldis, a former two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, has yet to make his in-ring debut in WWE despite subtle teases throughout his tenure as SmackDown General Manager. While his last match took place in late 2023 on the independent scene, fans have speculated about a possible return to the ring within WWE.
As SummerSlam 2025 approaches, there are growing rumors that Aldis may step down from his GM role. This move could pave the way for the return of former WWE General Manager Vickie Guerrero. According to recent reports, Guerrero has informed several people that she’s planning a return to the company, potentially setting up a major on-screen shake-up.
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LA Knight, one of WWE's hottest stars in recent months, has been officially sidelined following a brutal attack on SmackDown. After being eliminated from the King of the Ring tournament due to interference from Bron Breakker, Knight retaliated by helping Jey Uso win a fatal four-way match, further fueling tensions with Seth Rollins' faction.
However, his defiance came at a cost. On last week’s SmackDown, Knight was ambushed by Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed after a tense exchange with Paul Heyman. The beatdown ended with Reed delivering three devastating Tsunamis. Michael Cole later confirmed on RAW that Knight suffered a bruised sternum and is out indefinitely, halting his momentum just as he was gaining major traction.
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