Kevin Owens issues challenge to former best friend days after destroying his neck on Raw

Kevin Owens puts out a challenge for a former Intercontinental Champion after hitting him with a Piledriver on Raw a few weeks ago.

Kevin Owens issues challenge to former best friend days after destroying his neck on Raw

Kevin Owens has called out Sami Zayn for a match [via- WWE]

Kevin Owens has been on a relentless rampage, fueled by vengeance against those he once considered his closest friends. His latest target? Longtime ally Sami Zayn. A few weeks ago, The Prizefighter blindsided The Honorary Uce, delivering a brutal Piledriver that left Zayn with a neck injury. Now, in a scathing rant, the 40-year-old has upped the stakes, issuing a bold challenge to his former best friend.

In a video shared on his X account, Owens expressed his pain over being betrayed by those he once called his best friends. After Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, he now believes Zayn has turned his back on him as well. However, Owens made it clear that their rivalry will reach its final chapter at Elimination Chamber in Canada.

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The Prizefighter made it clear that he does not care whether Zayn is medically cleared or not; he wants him at Elimination Chamber to settle their conflict once and for all. Moreover, Owens vowed to inflict misery like never before, promising to make The Underdog feel as if he were living in hell. While KO never explicitly stated his reasons for targeting his friend, he referred to his actions as a prize for their betrayals.

That said, WWE recently provided a medical update on Zayn, revealing that he has suffered a neck injury and spinal compression. While WWE has not set a timeline for his return, they have ruled him out for an indefinite period. With Elimination Chamber fast approaching, fans wonder whether the 40-year-old will recover in time to answer Owens’ challenge.

Sami Zayn sends an emotional message to Kevin Owens

Sami Zayn has remained silent since Kevin Owens’ vicious attack on his neck a few weeks ago. However, just hours ago, The Honorary Uce finally broke his silence. Not only did he address Owens’ animosity, but he also questioned the reasoning behind his former best friend’s current mindset in WWE.

Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens (via WWE)

In a video shared on his X account, Sami Zayn accused Owens of deliberately trying to end his career. Zayn claimed that Owens purposely executed a Piledriver with the intent to break his neck. He called it a selfish attempt to mask his loss against Cody Rhodes. He added that KO has completely lost his mind, willing to destroy their years-long bond over a single wrestling match.

We both know exactly what you were trying to do with the Package Piledriver. Because, that wasn’t about trying to get ahead, or sending a message; that was trying to end my career. And for what? That is what I keep struggling with. Over what? Over a wrestling match? 

Sami Zayn via X

Moreover, Zayn vowed that the moment he is medically cleared, he will come after Owens. He warned that their next confrontation won’t be a mere wrestling match but an all-out war filled with violence. With WrestleMania 41 on the horizon, fans eagerly await Zayn’s return as he looks to settle the score with Owens.

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