Last Friday on SmackDown, after WWE Crown Jewel, Kevin Owens surprised everyone by attacking Randy Orton with the banned Piledriver move. The intensity of the attack left Orton immobilized, requiring a rush ambulance ride to the hospital. Now there’s bad news for fans from WWE officials.
Randy Orton is taking another break from WWE because of an injury. Doctors have diagnosed the 14-time World Champion with cervical cord neurapraxia. This injury is a temporary problem with his nerves caused by a spinal injury.
It usually gets better in a few days, but Orton’s past health issues are making it harder for him to recover. WWE has said there is no set date for his return yet. WWE’s official statement confirmed the diagnosis and added that there is currently no timetable for Orton’s return.
🚨 La WWE indique que Randy Orton a été diagnostiqué avec une neuropraxie de la moelle cervicale.
— TOTAL CATCH ( WWE ) (@Total_CatchYT) November 9, 2024
Il n'y a pas de date pour son retour. pic.twitter.com/76dk6jtQI8
The news has shocked WWE fans because Orton is one of the most experienced and beloved wrestlers. However, there’s a twist—he’s not actually injured for real; it’s part of a storyline. While it’s sad that fans won’t see him in the ring for a while, it’s good to know he’s staying healthy after taking the banned piledriver move.
When will Randy Orton be back?
WWE has said that Randy Orton has no set time for his return because of his neck injury. But since this injury is part of a storyline, like Rhea Ripley’s, fans might not have to wait too long to see him back.
Orton will not return before the Survivor Series. If he comes back, it will probably be after the Survivor Series: WarGames event. With his strong feud with Kevin Owens, it would not make sense to keep Orton out unless he really needed a break.
Since WWE turned it into an injury storyline, it is obvious that they have something big in reserve to show in the future. So, when Randy Orton does return, fans can expect a historic feud between Orton and Owens.
