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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Didn't expect my first time back in a WWE ring to be with my oldest boys but it was perfect.
Thank you @WWE 🙏 pic.twitter.com/LaOFjiA5sY— Zach Gowen (@ZachGowen) January 21, 2023
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.”
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.
Holy shit are they bringing you back? I remember you from way back in the day.
— Mike Lyons (@MethlyNinja94) January 21, 2023
Man, please come back for the Rumble & then some little build for you to peak w/ into WrestleMania & the HOF. You broke barriers unseen at that level & none have surpassed you since. You belong in the hall of fame, @ZachGowen . They’ll never be another you & what u did was great!
— James Hatton (@roundman79) January 21, 2023
Awesome If you was in the rumble I feel you deserve for your time in WWE IMO it was cut way to short and you had alot to offer, Vince didn't have the foresight to keep you & build you up properly not to mention having one of the best intro themes at the time up there with Edge's
— Jimi The Sweet (@The_Kyster) January 21, 2023
Ayyy good to see you're still involved with them… you're still in of some of the most violent shit I've ever seen happen to someone in wrestling lol. Thank you. Never forget that Lesnar stuff you did…
— Deaconb⭕y 💎 (@Deaconboy666) January 21, 2023
Zach Gowen had a hell of a debut year in WWE, his entrance theme was badass.
Great to see him looking healthy, with two future wrestler with him 😀.#ZachGowen #WWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/xX5kYj6zEb
— Raphael Wilson (@089968Raph___) January 21, 2023
It'd be pretty cool to see you in the #RoyalRumble and have one more match with Brock Lesnar
— Captain_Blast (@Captain__Blast) January 21, 2023
You're still a legend. Glad you're doing well! 😃😃 https://t.co/VNxoPDqEC4
— WRESTLETWEET TV 📺 (@WrestleTweetTV) January 21, 2023
You love to see it. Zach Gowen, you have earned my respect. https://t.co/mh12E8owPa
— EthansToyShow (@EthansToyShow) January 21, 2023
Great to see you having a wonderful moment with your kids ❤️ https://t.co/7UI0aZgl8h
— Ishan Wrestling aka Mr. No Days Off! (@ishanwrestling) January 21, 2023
It’s crazy man, I remember watching wrestling 20 years ago when Zach Gowan was in the WWE, never saw someone wrestle on one leg before, incredible times. Damn time flies. https://t.co/adE0gR7IF2
— #RIPGigi #RIPKobe 💔💜💛💔 (@Gators1121) January 21, 2023
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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