WWE: Drew McIntyre sends heartfelt message to Kevin Owens

Modified Apr 11, 2025 17:14 GMT

Kevin Owens (left), Drew McIntyre (right). [Picture via: WWE.com]

WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre broke his on-screen heel character to convey his best wishes to Kevin Owens. The Scottish Warrior will be in action at WrestleMania 41, but KO will be absent due to a major injury.

On the April 4, 2025, episode of SmackDown, The Prizefighter heartbreakingly announced that he wouldn't be able to wrestle Randy Orton at The Show of Shows. Owens revealed that he had been dealing with a serious neck injury for the past four months and would require surgery, making him unable to compete against The Apex Predator.

Speaking to Adam Silverstein on the Getting Over podcast, Drew McIntyre offered his support to the WWE former Universal Champion during his time off to recover. He acknowledged the unfortunate timing before WrestleMania and empathized with Kevin Owens' situation of having a spot taken away due to the physical limitations inherent in their profession.

"Obviously, Kevin's [Owens] got to take some time off [due to his neck injury & surgery] and I wish him all the best. It's unfortunate right before WrestleMania. I told him the same. It sucks! I've been there when things are taken away from you. Especially when it comes to your body is scary, you only get one neck, [and] can't take any chances, so, we've got our fingers crossed, he'll get through that and [be] back as quick as he can and safely as he can," McIntyre said. [From 20:08 to 20:29]

Sting in WWE once again? More details HERE

Drew McIntyre's WrestleMania 41 match was announced by a major WWE official

The Scottish Psychopath has been involved in a heated rivalry with Damian Priest on WWE SmackDown. The animosity between the two men has led to back-to-back attacks on each other on the Friday night show.

In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), the SmackDown GM Nick Aldis confirmed that Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest will settle their score in a one-on-one match at the Grandest Stage of Them All.

"What I am here to do now is make a match official for WrestleMania. I am here to announce that Drew McIntyre will go one-on-one with Damian Priest at WrestleMania," he announced.

Expand Tweet

Fans will have to wait and see if the Scotsman emerges victorious over the former Judgment Day member at WrestleMania 41 and gets back into the world title scene after that.

If you use any quotes from the first half of this article, please credit the Getting Over podcast and give an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.

About the author

Akash Dhakite is a WWE news writer for Sportskeeda. From wallpapers on electronic devices to ringtones and alarms, WWE runs in the blood of Akash Dhakite, giving him an ascendancy of knowledge about this sport.

Since he was three years old, John Cena and The Undertaker mesmerized Akash's soul, allowing him to follow his "Never Give Up" attitude.

From The Champ's Royal Rumble 2008 surprise entrance to his TLC match against Wade Barett to busting open Brock Lesnar at Extreme Rules to emotionally breaking down at WrestleMania 28 after losing the match against The Rock, Dhakite breathes WWE.

He has an experience in professional wrestling as a news writer, having over 514 live articles on the internet. Besides his love for WWE, Dhakite is also a comedy writer and has occasionally performed as a stand-up comedian.

Know More

Edited by Arsh Das