Massive update on Randy Orton amid his prolonged hiatus after suffering a neck injury

After months of absence, a report gives the timeframe for Randy Orton's return on the road to WrestleMania.

Massive update on Randy Orton amid his prolonged hiatus after suffering a neck injury

Randy Orton (via WWE)

Randy Orton has been sidelined since November after suffering a neck injury at the hands of Kevin Owens. The Prizefighter unleashed his fury on The Viper with a banned Piledriver, resulting in Orton being hospitalized immediately. Since then, fans have eagerly awaited The Apex Predator’s return. A new report has surfaced, potentially revealing the timeframe for Orton’s comeback.

According to PWInsider, the 14-time WWE Champion is expected to return in March. The report indicates that WWE wants him involved in the storyline during next month’s Europe Tour, making it likely that he could return before the tour begins to position himself on the road to WrestleMania. Additionally, Orton is expected to resume his feud with Owens upon his comeback.

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With this report, rumors are swirling that The Viper could return at the Elimination Chamber in Toronto. Fans speculate that he might attack Owens during his Unsanctioned Match against Sami Zayn, reigniting their feud. This would ultimately serve as Orton’s retribution against KO for sidelining him with a brutal injury and keeping him out of action for months.

Fans have anticipated The Apex Predator’s return on multiple occasions. Initially, rumors suggested he would be back for Saturday Night’s Main Event in December. Later, speculation shifted to a potential return at Royal Rumble in Indianapolis. However, with no official confirmation, only time will tell when and how the 44-year-old veteran makes his long-awaited WWE comeback.

Randy Orton has not won a singles PLE match in over 1400 days

Randy Orton is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, boasting an illustrious career in professional wrestling. He has headlined WrestleMania and captured multiple World Championships in WWE. While he is undoubtedly a first-ballot Hall of Famer, a surprising statistic has raised concerns among fans—The Viper has not won a singles PLE match in WWE in over 1,400 days.

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The last time The Apex Predator won a singles match at a PLE was at WrestleMania 37 against The Fiend. While the match was widely criticized and considered one of the worst of the year, it marked the last time The Legend Killer secured a victory in a high-profile singles bout. Since then, Orton has struggled to claim a singles win on a grand stage, with his most recent losses coming against the World Champion, Gunther.

One key reason for this drought is Orton’s extended run as a tag team competitor alongside Matt Riddle. However, even after his return in 2023, The Viper has yet to reclaim his place in the singles spotlight. With WrestleMania fast approaching, fans are eager to see the 44-year-old featured in a high-profile match on The Grandest Stage of Them All.

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