Randy Orton, a 13-time WWE Champion, has been away from WWE since November 2024. Kevin Owens injured him with a banned piledriver move, sending him to the hospital.
Other wrestlers who took the same move have returned, but Orton is still out. With WrestleMania 41 coming soon, he is expected to return in March 2025, just in time for the big event.
Reports from PWInsider say that Randy Orton will return to WWE next month. His comeback will be a big part of WWE’s European tour, starting on March 14.
🚨| Per PWInsider, Randy Orton is scheduled to return to WWE programming in early March.
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Current plans have Orton returning in time to join WWE's European tour leading up to WrestleMania 41.
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Wrestling reporter Sean Ross Sapp shared his thoughts, saying Orton has been left out of the heated rivalry between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. He also mentioned that WWE wants Orton involved in the road to WrestleMania but hasn’t made any solid plans yet.
Fans have really missed Orton, and his return will bring excitement to WrestleMania season. Right now, WWE is planning for Orton to have a big match at WrestleMania 41, possibly against Kevin Owens.
Randy Orton to face Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 41
Randy Orton has been missing from WWE for a while, but there were hints that he might return to settle things with Kevin Owens. Now, reports say Orton is coming back soon and will finally finish what he started at WrestleMania.
According to WRKD Wrestling, Orton is set to face Owens at WrestleMania in Las Vegas. Their rivalry started at last year’s Crown Jewel event when Owens attacked Orton before their match even began.
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Owens is still mad that Cody Rhodes beat him at the Royal Rumble. He should then start his fight with the Viper, but Orton wasn’t at the live show.
For now, KO is going to end his feud with Sami Zayn at the Elimination Chamber. Then it will be intriguing to see how his match with Orton goes before WrestleMania 41.
