Randy Orton return update: assessing the Viper’s potential return date

Randy Orton, a future Hall of Famer and one of the most iconic names in WWE history, was originally groomed as the ‘Legend Killer’ by the company during his early days. It was evident to everyone that he was destined to be a major player in WWE, a role he undoubtedly fulfilled.

However, Randy Orton has been absent from television for an extended period, having been written off to recover from a back injury. As the road to WrestleMania steadily approaches, fans are eager to know when they might expect The Viper’s return.

Randy Orton return update

Randy Orton has been dealing with a back injury for over a year, marking an unprecedented extended absence in his storied career. Rumors even circulated about his possible retirement due to the severity of this injury. This situation has been exacerbated by the countless back bumps he’s taken over the years, particularly while delivering his signature move, the RKO.

The Internet Wrestling Community has been abuzz with speculations regarding his return to the squared circle, and it appears that his comeback might be sooner than expected. Recent sightings of the Legend Killer at the WWE Performance Center in Florida suggest that he’s preparing and training for an imminent return. According to Fightful, there’s a possibility that we could see Randy Orton back in action as early as the Survivor Series. This choice of event would be fitting, as it’s one of the Big Four Premium Live Events.

Orton’s last match on WWE before injury

Randy Orton last appeared on WWE Television in May 2022, when RKBro lost their Raw Tag-Team Championships to The Usos, unifying the titles. The Usos proceeded to put Orton through an announce table to write him off television so could nurse his injuries. It’s going to be interesting to see how he returns, in what capacity, and whether Orton will go with Kayfabe and acknowledge the fact that he was put through the table by The Usos.

The Viper underwent fusion surgery on his lower back last year and has presumably rehabilitated and preparing to make his return after being spotted at the Performance Center. Whenever his theme song plays again, the crowd is sure to blow the roof off the arena. WWE Universe is hopeful that they’ll get to see a long-awaited showdown between Randy Orton and his former Legacy stable mate, Cody Rhodes.

Who will be the first wrestler to feud with Randy Orton impending his return? Feel free to discuss the potential opponents in the comments.