WWE Rumors: Randy Orton has been WWE’s top superstar for a long time. Since his debut, the Viper has won several WWE championships making him one of the best superstars of all time, alongside other superstars like John Cena, Edge, Brock Lesnar, Triple H, and more. He dedicated most of his wrestling career to WWE, revealing his true star power. Even though Randy Orton is currently injured, there were a lot of rumors about his possible comeback to WrestleMania 39, but he didn’t make it. Meanwhile, recent reports suggest he is still far from making his WWE comeback. Follow the latest WWE News: Randy Orton return updates with InsideSport.IN
Since June 2022, the former WWE Champion has been absent from in-ring competition due to severe back issues. He also underwent successful back surgery in November, staying entirely out of the picture. Recently, many reports claimed the Apex Predator would return at WrestleMania 39, but it didn’t happen.
Will Randy Orton return to WWE?
Before WrestleMania 39, several reports reported Randy Orton being in LA for WrestleMania 39. It was expected the Apex Predator would make a shocking return at the Showcase of Immortals, but it didn’t happen.
Those at WWE noted prior to WrestleMania that Randy Orton’s back injury was nowhere close to allowing him to return to in-ring action.
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— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) April 7, 2023
As per Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, Randy Orton is nowhere near making his WWE return. He mentioned his back injury prevented him from making a potential WWE return.
“Those at WWE noted before WrestleMania that Randy Orton’s back injury was nowhere close to allowing him to return to in-ring action.” [H/T WrestlePurists]
Before his injury hiatus, Randy Orton competed alongside Matt Riddle. Following his injury, there were many concerns regarding Orton’s WWE future as the back injury was severe. However, after a successful surgery a few months back, it is again noted that the former WWE Champion could return to the ring after he fully recovers.
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What was Randy Orton’s last WWE match?
Randy Orton’s last match was on Friday Night SmackDown, where he teamed up with Matt Riddle. Both men faced The Usos in a tag team unification match where RK-BRO failed to win the match after Roman Reigns aided his cousins. The match featured intense spots and high-flying action, but sadly RK-Bro lost the match ending their tag team title reign.
Following the match’s conclusion, Roman Reigns and The Bloodline brutally attacked Riddle and Randy Orton. This brutal assault broke many young WWE fans in tears as they watched their favorite superstar getting beaten up by the Undisputed Universal Champion. Since then, the Legend Killer has been absent from on-screen appearances.
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