WrestleMania 42 featured one of the most controversial main-event finishes in WrestleMania history as Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship and close out Night 1 of the two-night spectacle. Since the event, Orton has been absent from WWE programming, leading to speculation that ‘The Apex Predator’ could be dealing with a serious injury setback.
According to a report from Dave Meltzer, Orton may be sidelined due to a significant back injury. However, while fans grew concerned about the former WWE Champion’s condition, Orton later addressed the rumors himself on X, where he shared an update on his health and explained the reason behind his recent absence from WWE television.
Randy Orton Laughs Off Serious WWE Injury Rumors
During a recent post on X, Randy Orton dismissed the injury rumors and joked about media outlets continuing to create headlines around his name while he enjoys time away from WWE programming. “Lmao just milking it guys, leave me alone I’m trying to enjoy my summer before I come back and take that #15,” Orton wrote.
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With Orton making it clear that he is not currently dealing with a serious back injury, the former WWE Champion could return sooner than many expected. His eventual comeback may also reignite his rivalry with Cody Rhodes as he looks to capture the WWE Championship and become a 15-time world champion.
Randy Orton’s “Summer Break” Leading Straight To Cody Rhodes At SummerSlam?
As Cody Rhodes prepares to defend his championship against Gunther at Clash In Italy, many fans believe Randy Orton could make his return sooner rather than later to reignite his rivalry with his former Legacy stablemate.
Their feud appears far from over, especially after Orton delivered a vicious Punt Kick to Rhodes following the main event of WrestleMania 42. With tensions still high between the two stars, speculation continues to grow about a potential championship rematch at SummerSlam.
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Without outside involvement from personalities like Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll, the rivalry between Rhodes and Orton could become even more personal and intense moving forward. The biggest question now is whether Orton can complete his comeback by capturing the WWE Championship for the 15th time in his career.
