A major update has arrived regarding the future of WWE SmackDown and former Universal Champion Kevin Owens. The Prizefighter is currently involved in a controversial situation following his attack on Cody Rhodes at WWE Bad Blood 2024.
Kevin Owens has been unhappy with Cody Rhodes for teaming up with Roman Reigns to take on the new Bloodline. He had confronted Rhodes backstage after the show, where he finally lost his temper and attacked him. This shocking incident went viral on social media.
Owens’ frustration also led him to attack Randy Orton last week on WWE SmackDown. Following this controversy, Owens has given WWE an ultimatum to share his side of the story. He wants to justify his actions against Cody Rhodes at WWE Bad Blood 2024. Recently, he shared a video on X (formerly known as Twitter), stating that he would deal with the situation in his own way if the promotion did not allow him to share his story.
Amidst this, it has been reported that Kevin Owens’ current WWE contract will expire in early 2025. A few weeks ago, reports surfaced that he was negotiating a new contract with WWE. However, it was also revealed that their competitor, AEW, also expressed interest in him. Now, it appears that the chances of AEW offering Owens a deal are dwindling.
Kevin Owens set to sign new WWE contract soon
According to the latest reports from WrestleVotes’ Live Q&A backstage pass, a significant update emerged regarding Kevin Owens’ future with WWE. They revealed that Owens is very close to signing a new deal with the promotion.
With this information, it seems likely that fans will see Owens in the WWE ring for the foreseeable future. An announcement regarding his new contract could come in the next few months, as his current contract is set to expire in early 2025.
