Big update on Randy Orton
Added 2022-11-25 20:01:00 +0000 UTCRandy Orton probably isn't headed back any time soon.
Randy Orton has been out of action since late May when he and RKBro teammate Matt Riddle dropped the Raw Tag Team Championships to the Usos. Shortly after, Fightful Select reported that Orton had a "significant" injury and that he was expected out through the end of the year. We've learned even more on that.
Fightful has learned that Randy Orton required a fusion in his lower back that would keep him out of action for an extended period of time. The surgery has already happened, though we don't know when. His wife had posted a picture of him around the operation, however. There were some in WWE that told us they'd be fortunate to have him back after such a long career and the significance of the injury. We've also heart from some in the company that says that when he was initially injured, Orton insisted he would eventually return. However, there are no creative plans in order for Randy Orton and no timetable for his return.
As of now, Randy Orton is contracted through 2024, though we don't know if contract time could be added or frozen due to injury.
Comments
Doesn't WWE usually freeze contracts when the signee is injured? That's what happened with Jeff Hardy, right? Edit: Also, I wouldn't even be sad if Orton retired cause of this injury. The guy gave virtually his entire wrestling career so far to one company, and he has an insane list of accomplishments with it. I feel like he deserves to rest up.
CSDX
2022-11-26 03:02:58 +0000 UTCIf nothing else, I’m sure they will shift his contract to a legends contract and he will be there for a LONG LONG time. Give us GM Randy Orton not giving a toot about anyone and causing havoc every week!
TJ Dylan
2022-11-25 23:58:02 +0000 UTCAll 3 guys are on the tail end of their careers so it’s believable any of them could retire. They could do a triple threat at Mania and losers retire with Cena going over. All 3 of them are very much tied together so would be a good ending!
Daniel Lee
2022-11-25 23:15:09 +0000 UTCI think Edge's last story should be Cena. One last time the Ultimate Opportunist vs the Face of a Generation. It writes itself imo.
Kian Hartley
2022-11-25 23:13:04 +0000 UTCprayers up for randy. wishing him a full and speedy recovery
Kamonte Jackson
2022-11-25 20:43:58 +0000 UTCOh wow that's brutal, fusion surgery is serious shit. Best wishes to him
Almaida
2022-11-25 20:23:48 +0000 UTCDamn. That sucks a lot.
Evan Nelson
2022-11-25 20:22:04 +0000 UTCSo he could potentially be out for another 6-12 months for his back to completely heal.
Jim Reynolds
2022-11-25 20:16:44 +0000 UTCHopefully he’s healthy enough to at least come back for one short run and do a retirement match. With Edge looking to retire next year too there’s a big story there to tell!
Daniel Lee
2022-11-25 20:12:13 +0000 UTCThat’s just it though. If you get hurt playing football, just may miss a few games or be out for the year but your contract doesn’t get frozen. I don’t understand why that’s not the case in wrestling, especially when you’re essentially getting hurt on the job.
Leron Ford
2022-11-25 20:11:43 +0000 UTCOrton is a made man through and through. All the best to his recovery and when he comes back it will be truly captivating
DiscoDinomite
2022-11-25 20:11:32 +0000 UTCMaybe don't look at is an a punishment?? Someone has a year left on a deal, gets injured and then theyre just injured and out of contract? At least when it's frozen it gives them a chance to get back at it when they're fit again.
ES
2022-11-25 20:09:23 +0000 UTCI look at orton and big e in the same box. They’ve had great careers. But their injuries may have been too much. They’ll be recognized forever and be great assets in a backstage role if they take it. If this is the end then so be it. Let them have their time on the mic to say goodbye so we can know for sure and they can move on to the next chapter of life.
thaddperkins
2022-11-25 20:07:22 +0000 UTCIs there a reason why WWE is allowed to freeze contracts or add time to contracts to performers who get injured? Just trying to understand how performers can be punished for getting hurt while wrestling.
Leron Ford
2022-11-25 20:06:27 +0000 UTC
