Randy Orton’s Return Hinted at During WWE Saturday Night Main Event

On the November 3rd episode of WWE SmackDown, Kevin Owens hit Randy Orton with a powerful piledriver. They took Orton out on a stretcher and sent him to the hospital after this move.

Since then, Orton hasn’t returned to the ring. Fans thought he might come back during the Saturday Night Main Event, but that didn’t happen. However, there have been hints in the event that Orton will return soon to start his feud with Kevin Owens.

Cody Rhodes faced Kevin Owens in the main event of Saturday Night’s Main Event, defending his Undisputed WWE Championship. Fans were excited for the intense match, and it didn’t disappoint.

Throughout the match, there were several hints of Randy Orton’s return. Owens slammed Rhodes through the announce table, but Rhodes came back with an RKO, paying tribute to Orton.

Don't call it a PLE or a special show. It was just a glorified televised house show.

The matches were good, but nothing contributed to ongoing storylines. (only us title)

Also, how do you tease Randy Orton's return and not deliver it by the end?
😂#SNME pic.twitter.com/TdC6wSiqjd

— Rohit Pant (@wrestle_chatter) December 15, 2024

Later, Owens hit Rhodes with a backbreaker on the announce table and mocked Orton by saying, “Hi, Randy,” while looking at the camera. Fans are now wondering if Orton’s return is coming soon.

Cody Rhodes names Randy Orton top WWE locker room leader

In a recent interview with Jazzy’s World TV, Cody Rhodes called Randy Orton one of the top locker room leaders in WWE. Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, praised Orton’s leadership and influence in the company. He said he sees Orton as one of the two main leaders in WWE’s locker room.

The undisputed champion said, “Here’s the thing I don’t think people know about Bayley, she’s probably the actual current locker room leader. Like if you got a captain, the ‘C’ on the jersey, it’s probably her and Randy Orton. In terms of you need something done, ‘Hey, such and such doesn’t need to be late anymore. Hey, we need energy for this show.’ She’s the locker room leader, and she should be.”