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Rumors are that Zach Gowen might make his return to WWE and the fans are going berserk over it. Gowen, full name Zachary Mark Gowen, was a part of WWE in the early 2000s. He was the first-ever amputee superstar in the company. WWE hired him in 2003 and released him in 2004. Though his run was brief in the company, Gowen left a mark on the WWE universe.

Zach Gowen seen in WWE SmackDown

Saturday morning, Gowen took to his Twitter handle to share a cute photo of him and his boys posing for a picture. From the picture, it appeared Gowen was present in the recent show of the blue brand.

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The caption on his tweet read, “Didn’t expect my first time back in a WWE ring to be with my oldest boys, but it was perfect. Thank you @WWE.”

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Fans are speculating that the former WWE star who once had some issues with The Undertaker might be hinting at a comeback to the company. If that is true, then the WWE Universe wants him to return to this year’s Royal Rumble Premium Live event.

 

 

Gowen’s Feud with Brock Lesnar

The most memorable moment from Gowen’s career was his feud with The Beast. On the August 2003 edition of SmackDown, the WWE Universe witnessed a breathtaking face-off between Gowen and Lesnar.

The Beast Incarnate, turned heel, went to great lengths to torture the one-legged superstar. Though Gowen won the match against Brock Lesnar via disqualification, he was not the last man standing.

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Lesnar sent the ex-WWE superstar back into stretchers as a way to establish his dominance in the company. It was the moment Gowen risked his life to make Lesnar look like The True Beast. Not only that, The Conqueror once threw the wrestling veteran down the stairs.

Vince McMahon saved Gowen’s life

At the very young age of eight, Gowen lost his left leg in an amputation surgery following his diagnosis of cancer. The wrestling veteran in an interview revealed how WWE and Mr. McMahon came to him as a boon in his troubled life.

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Gowen confessed that “escaping into the WWE world saved his life.” Also, he feels thankful for the opportunity The Boss provided him, which helped him in his life. He feels WWE is an important factor that has “woven into the fabric” of his life.

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