Kevin Owens gives a glimpse into what KO-Mania VIII would have been.
Prior to announcing that he suffered a neck injury that will require surgery, Kevin Owens was scheduled to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41. As such, merch was made to celebrate the match.
Kevin Owens has had themed KO-Mania shirts for every year he has competed at the Showcase of the Immortals. Each design is based on the corresponding WrestleMania logos, starting with WrestleMania 1 and continuing with alterations to fit Owens' storyline each year.
The match with Randy would have been his eighth appearance at WrestleMania, and Owens has released the shirt design that would have been "KO-Mania VIII." The design is based on the Hulk Hogan and Sid Justice poster for WrestleMania VIII. Owens' face was superimposed on Sid's body, with text stating, "The Man Who Is Right," and an arrow pointing to his face. Orton's face is on Hogan's body, with text saying "Not Cool Anymore," but sadly, that merch will never see the light of day.
Since this shirt will never see the light of day, here’s what it was going to be this year: pic.twitter.com/PjqDIruB4L
— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) April 19, 2025
It is unknown at this time when or if Kevin Owens will return to the ring. Randy Orton is hopeful that one day they will be able to pick up where they left off.
Fans can read Owens' thoughts on his neck injury here.
