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Backstage reaction to Kevin Ownes not working on WWE RAW

Kevin Owens has not been on WWE RAW as he has decided to take a break because of the COVID-19 situation. He has decided against working after a talent in the Performance Cente tested positive for the virus and did not want to put his family at a risk.

Talking about WWE's reaction to him not working, Owens told on WWE The Bump:

“Due to the circumstances that happened over the last week there, with... the positive coronavirus test that happened in the company, I thought it was just wiser for me to stay with my family... I told the people in charge my decision, and they didn’t even flinch, they were like, ‘Yeah, okay,’ and that’s it.

There’s no pushback, I mean I don’t think they’d push back on anybody, but also they know once I make my mind up [about] something , that’s kinda the way it’s gonna be, and they were respectful of my decision. And I’m glad I took it because I think it was the best thing to do for my family.”

Owens is not the only top WWE Superstar to take a break because of the Coronavirus situation. Roman Reigns has also been off WWE TV since March.