WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 delivered one of the best PLEs in recent memory. While the shocking closing angle stole the spotlight, the unsanctioned match between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn also left a lasting impact. The former friends-turned-rivals held nothing back, delivering a brutal and emotional showdown. In the end, Owens emerged victorious after a hard-fought battle.
Owens sealed the win with consecutive apron Powerbombs, further damaging Zayn’s already injured neck. The situation could have escalated if not for Randy Orton’s timely return. During the Elimination Chamber post-show, Jackie Redmond provided an update on Zayn’s condition. She revealed that Zayn was rushed to the hospital after leaving the arena, with his neck issues being a major concern heading into the match.
The former Intercontinental Champion had initially injured his neck weeks earlier on Raw when Owens hit him with a Package Piledriver. Despite not being medically cleared, Zayn insisted on facing Owens, leading Raw GM Adam Pearce to approve the match without taking responsibility for the consequences. This decision ultimately led to Zayn’s severe injury and hospitalization.
“I tried to get an update on Sami Zayn’s condition, but I’ve been unsuccessful in doing so. What I can tell you is that he’s no longer in the building. He’s been taken to a hospital. If we get an update on his status, I will bring it to you as soon as we have it. But I think we can all agree that this could have been much, much worse for Sami Zayn had Randy Orton not shown up.”
Jackie Redmond
Zayn’s future in WWE is now uncertain, as he is expected to be sidelined indefinitely. His participation at WrestleMania is in doubt, and even if he recovers in time, his plans for the event remain unclear. Meanwhile, Owens shifts his focus to Randy Orton, who is seeking revenge, setting the stage for another explosive rivalry. Fans will have to wait and see how these stories unfold in the coming weeks.
What is in store for Kevin Owens after devastating Sami Zayn?
Sami Zayn’s WWE future is unclear, but Kevin Owens is set to face Randy Orton in a high-stakes match. This showdown is reportedly scheduled for WrestleMania 41, marking the end of their year-long storyline. The feud between the former allies will reach its climax at the Showcase of the Immortals.
When Orton returned to WWE, Owens joined forces with him, forming the duo R-KO. Together, they battled opponents like Logan Paul and The Bloodline. However, tensions arose in October when Cody Rhodes teamed up with Roman Reigns at Bad Blood, leading to a rift between Owens and Orton.
Owens turned on Rhodes, and Orton tried to intervene, only to accidentally strike KO. This sparked a violent reaction from Owens, who brutally attacked Orton. In November, Owens took Orton out of action with a devastating Piledriver, setting the stage for their eventual WrestleMania clash.
