Update on Randy Orton’s WWE return
Randy Orton’s WWE return looks to be about a month away.
Due to a back injury, Orton has been out of action since May 2022. He underwent back fusion surgery later that year.
Orton’s father, “Cowboy” Bob Orton, said in May 2023 that he believes doctors have told Orton to stop wrestling. But Orton has been training for his WWE return. Fightful reported earlier this month that WWE was planning to have Orton back by Survivor Series.
Dave Meltzer confirmed in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Survivor Series is the suggested time frame for Orton’s return:
When asked about Orton returning at Survivor Series, we were told that is the suggested time frame, so likely about a month or so. His doctor did suggest he retire due to back issues but Orton makes a ton of money and really wants to go until he’s 50 if at all possible.
Orton is currently 43 years old.
Before he was forced out of action due to his back injury, Orton was part of a tag team with Matt Riddle in WWE. Riddle was released from his WWE contract last month.
Survivor Series is taking place from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois on Saturday, November 25.
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