WWE makes its return to Canada later this week, and the tour holds extra meaning for one Canadian star. Kevin Owens recently returned from neck fusion surgery that kept him out of action for 17 months. The wrestling star, who hails from Marieville, Que., joined Your Morning Saskatchewan on Wednesday to discuss his long-awaited return to the ring and what it means to perform in Calgary and Edmonton this weekend. “Canada is really one big hometown,” Owens told Your Morning Saskatchewan, when asked about performing in Western Canada. “It’s pretty special everywhere we go for us Canadians. Our coworkers come up to us and say, ‘are you from here’ and I’m like, no, I’m actually from three provinces over. That’s just what Canada is, we’re very proud of our countrymen.” WWE’s Canada tour, which includes stops in London, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa over the next week, will feature Owens’ first matches on Canadian soil since March of 2025. He underwent single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery shortly after, putting his career at risk. “It’s even more special now, because it’s been a while, and I didn’t know that I’d be a part of this at all until a couple weeks ago,” he explained. “It’s been a long time coming. Every show, every match going forward is a gift, and I’m going to do everything I can to enjoy it as much as I can for as long as I have left.” Owens says for those that have only watched professional wrestling on television, an untelevised event, or ‘house show’ such as the ones in Calgary and Edmonton, need to be seen live to get the full experience. “We don’t have time constraints that being on television brings. For live events we can put more time into making it special for fans, there’s more wrestling, less backstage events, and it’s just a great time for a wrestling fan.” Owens says for any young fans dreaming of one day stepping inside the ring, anything is possible, even in small prairie towns or cities. “It’s easier than ever to get recognized with social media, and WWE actively seeks out talent. If you’re dreaming of becoming a wrestler, and you think ‘I’m from Saskatchewan, it would be so hard,’ it’s very possible. Find a good place to train. There are plenty of those in Canada.” The WWE Summer Tour stops in Edmonton Aug. 22 and Calgary Aug. 23, wrapping up Aug. 24 in Ottawa, where Owens will challenge CM Punk for the WWE Championship.
