Kevin Owens To Appear At NXT Great American Bash Tailgate & Watch Party

Kevin Owens to appear on the pre-show.

Before the 2026 NXT Great American Bash Premium Live Event gets underway on June 28th at the WWE Performance Center, there is going to be a Tailgate event, and a watch party will be happening as the show is ongoing.

While the 6/23 NXT on The CW was on air, it was revealed that joining Busted Open’s Dave LaGreca for the Tailgate and watch party will be former WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens.

Owens has been out of action since April 2025. He underwent neck surgery.

Owens was a coach on season three of WWE LFG on A&E. At the 6/23 SmackDown taping in London, England, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes brought up Owens’ name while addressing Sami Zayn.