Kevin Owens returns at SummerSlam, becomes #1 contender for WWE Title

Kevin Owens made a surprise return after 17 months out with a neck injury, entered a Fatal 4-Way match at SummerSlam Night 2 and pinned Sami Zayn to become #1 contender for CM Punk's Undisputed WWE Championship. This sets up a first-time match and shifts the title picture post-SummerSlam.