Kevin Owens was kicked out of WWE Performance Center after Senior Vice President of NXT Talent Development Shawn Michaels instructed him to leave the Orlando facility ahead of CM Punk’s arrival.
The encounter was captured in a video shared by Owens on social media, documenting his confrontation with Michaels inside the training complex.
Medical Treatment Cut Short Over Safety Concerns
According to Owens, his visit to the Performance Center was intended solely to receive medical treatment on his injured shoulder. However, Michaels questioned the timing of the visit, suggesting Owens intentionally showed up on the same day Punk was scheduled to prepare for his NXT Championship match against Grayson Waller.
During the exchange, the key interactions unfolded as follows:
- The Directive: Michaels made it clear that Owens and Punk could not co-exist in the same building and requested that Owens return on any other day of the week.
- Owens’ Response: Visibly frustrated by the decision, Owens questioned being removed while seeking legitimate medical care, sarcastically noting he would need to check Punk’s personal schedule in the future.
Escalating Tensions Ahead Of SmackDown Brawling Match
The backstage friction comes at a crucial moment in the ongoing rivalry between the two stars. Owens and Punk are scheduled to collide in a No Holds Barred match on the November 6 episode of WWE SmackDown which was taped earlier this week.
With Punk competing in tonight’s main event on WWE NXT, the forced departure of Owens leaves unanswered questions regarding whether the former Universal Champion will return to the facility to disrupt the broadcast.
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