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Since May 2022. the Viper has been absent on WWE TV after suffering a back injury and undergoing surgery.
Randy Orton is widely regarded as one of the most influential superstars in WWE history.
Over the last two decades of his career, the Apex Predator has sealed a reputation as one of the greatest wrestlers in history.
Since making his debut in 2000, he has been a part of The Evolution, has been nicknamed The Legend Killer, The Viper, and The Apex Predator.
He is also a 14-time WWE world champion but has been out of action for a while due to a back injury.
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Where is Randy Orton?
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On the May 20th episode of SmackDown, Randy Orton along with his partner Matt Riddle were defending the Raw Tag Team Championships against The Usos.
The RK-Bro lost their titles to The Usos in that match.
Following the conclusion, The Bloodline launched a brutal attack on Orton and Riddle. During the attack by the undisputed universal champion Roman Reigns and The Usos, Orton suffered a back injury, and since that injury, he has been out of the ring.
Orton had to undergo back surgery to recover from the injury, although he already has a history of back problems throughout his career, but he has survived like the legend that he is.
Matt Riddle, Orton’s tag-team partner of the RK-Bro, rose to prominence after Orton’s departure.
Riddle challenged Reigns for the Undisputed championship on SmackDown but failed to win falling against the tribal chief.
Since Orton’s absence, Riddle has paid numerous tributes to The Viper on live television, especially when it comes to his finishing move, the RKO.
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Riddle is currently feuding with Raw Tag Team Champions AJ Styles & Omos.
Randy Orton WWE return date
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Last year in November, Orton’s wife Kim Orton shared a post informing everyone that Randy was in Birmingham, Alabama, and still recovering.
Earlier this year, Kim posted another photo with Orton, in which Orton looked much better after the surgery, with fans expecting him to return sooner than later.
Reports say that the surgery was successful, but he might need some more time to recover and get medically cleared.
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Randy did not appear on Raw Is XXX or at the Royal Rumble. But fans might see him return before WrestleMania 39 and possibly have a match or tag team with Riddle once more.
After his wife posted his photo, Orton was heavily rumored to return at the Royal Rumble, along with other rumored legends.
Fans had high hopes of Orton returning and probably taking down everyone with an RKO.
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