WWE SummerSlam features a surprise return as Kevin Owens comes back after an extended absence due to a neck injury. Multiple reports say Owens returns to the event’s Night 2 and immediately makes an impact, delivering a decisive win over Sami Zayn. Sources describe the match as a No. 1 contender bout, with at least one report characterizing it as a surprise Fatal 4-Way that also includes Gunther, alongside Zayn and Finn Bálor. The result is consistent across outlets: Owens pins Sami Zayn, earning the No. 1 contender position for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Reports differ slightly on the exact timing of Owens’ absence, citing either about 16 or about 17 months, but they agree on the core storyline and match outcome. All accounts present the return as unexpected and emphasize Owens’ immediate path to title contention following his return at SummerSlam.