Randy Orton and Kevin Owens set for imminent WWE returns after injury absences

Randy Orton and Kevin Owens are both expected to return to WWE programming soon, potentially reshaping fall storylines after SummerSlam.

Orton has been out since WrestleMania 42 with a back injury, where he lost to Cody Rhodes; he may resume that rivalry or face CM Punk.

Owens has been sidelined since March 2025 due to neck surgery; he has been coaching on WWE LFG and was spotted in Minneapolis ahead of SummerSlam.

Their returns aim to strengthen WWE's mid-to-upper card, with creative teams gaining new directions.