“I been eatin!” Randy Orton refutes claims of being 275 lbs during entrance on SmackDown

Randy Orton has gained a lot of muscle since returning from injury.

“I been eatin!” Randy Orton refutes claims of being 275 lbs during entrance on SmackDown

Randy Orton (via WWE and @fightful/X)

Despite battling numerous injuries over his 20+ year stint in WWE and recently undergoing major back surgery, Randy Orton is currently in the best shape of his career. Thus, the Legend Killer refuted his alleged weight during a recent episode of SmackDown.

During his entrance on the most recent episode of SmackDown, Alicia Taylor announced that The Apex Predator weighed 275 pounds. He seemed surprised by this announcement and claimed that he instead weighed around 290 pounds. Orton then hilariously tapped his stomach and said that he had been eating. 

YouTube video

The former WWE Champion then announced that a big boy was coming through. He started jumping up and down and said that he was going to have a lot of fun. Nonetheless, fans are happy to see the wrestling veteran back in the company and having fun after being away for nearly eighteen months. 

FS Video

I’m like 290. I been’ eating.

Randy Orton on SmackDown

Orton had gained a considerable amount of muscle mass after returning from injury at Survivor Series: WarGames in Chicago. Many fans even joked that he had been using steroids during his time away. Even after spending so much time away, The Viper did not miss a beat. In his return match, he delivered a breathtaking RKO to JD McDonagh and helped his team win the match.

Matt Riddle claims Randy Orton asked him to return to WWE

After seeing varying degrees of success as a singles competitor, Matt Riddle partnered up with Randy Orton to form the tag team RK-Bro. Speaking with MuscleManMalcolm, the former United States Champion revealed his last conversation with the 44-year-old.

Matt Riddle Randy Orton
Matt Riddle and Randy Orton (via WWE)

The former MMA star claimed that he hung out with Orton just a few weeks before the interview took place. The third-generation wrestler allegedly always asks him if he wants to return to WWE. Matt Riddle replied, saying that it was something he would like to do one day. The controversial wrestler revealed that he was currently busy with his kid and was trying to get his life in order. 

YouTube video

The 38-year-old had made enemies with Seth Rollins, Brock Lesnar, and other members of the locker room. However, he seemed to get along with Orton, who was also considered a troublemaker during his early days with the company. Their run as a tag team had to be paused due to the wrestling veteran’s injury. Unfortunately, fans never witnessed the conclusion to that story, as Riddle was fired before the wrestling veteran’s return in Chicago. 

In case you missed it: