Randy Orton: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 19

Cody Rhodes Makes Profane Promise to Randy Orton in Unaired WWE SmackDown Footage

Cody Rhodes is vowing not to hesitate the next time that Randy Orton is in the line of fire. Friday night's episode of WWE SmackDown took place in Corpus Christi, Texas, where the American Nightmare took part in a sit-down interview with commentator Michael Cole.

Randy Orton News / HITC / September 19

Former WWE wrestler says match against Randy Orton was pitched for WrestleMania 42

Malakai Black has claimed there was a potential pitch for him to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42. Orton, of course, had a key role at this year’s Mania, featuring in the Night 1 main event against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Randy Orton Reacts to UFC Legend Georges St-Pierre’s RKO Attempt

“RKO outta nowhere!” Georges St-Pierre recently uploaded a video on his social media practicing WWE legend Randy Orton’s signature move, joining the ongoing wave of memes.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Randy Orton Busted Open: What Happened to 'The Viper' During His Match Against Cody Rhodes at Sunday Night's Main Event?

Randy Orton was left covered in blood during his main event showdown with Cody Rhodes at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event. The Viper and Rhodes had already taken their fight beyond the ring before the match officially got underway.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Cody Rhodes Ends Randy Orton Confrontation With Bold 'Spoiler' Message on WWE SmackDown

Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton continued their heated rivalry on the August 21 episode of WWE SmackDown, with “The American Nightmare” ending their confrontation by delivering a confident message ahead of their upcoming match.

Wrestling News / The Spun / August 20

Pat McAfee Announces He Will 'Never' Return To WWE

It’s been four months since Pat McAfee last appeared in WWE following a stipulation where he would leave the company if Randy Orton lost at WrestleMania to Cody Rhodes.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / August 17

Randy Orton Must Beat Cody Rhodes At Sunday Night’s Main Event

Randy Orton needs to beat Cody Rhodes at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event, and doing it in Atlanta makes the win worth twice as much. Every other finish wastes a rivalry two decades in the making.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / August 15

WWE SmackDown 8/14 Results: Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton Get Into A Brawl To Close Out The Show

WWE Friday Night SmackDown was at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, as CM Punk and Kevin Owens held the roles of the show’s marquee features after their program was launched off the back of K.O.

Wrestling News / TWSN / August 9

WWE Cannot Fail Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes Again

Summerslam has passed, and there are new wrestlers starting up, like a returning Kevin Owens setting his sights on the disputed championship as he will challenge CM Punk.

Wrestling News / TWSN / August 8

Je’Von Evans Has a Bold Plan if He Breaks Randy Orton’s WWE Record

Since joining WWE,Je'Von Evans has provided a major spark and has found his way into big matchups already. At just 22 years old, he has a bright future ahead of him, but as he continues to make history, there is one thing he wants to do if he can break a historic record.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 3

Kevin Owens Reveals Randy Orton Played Crucial Role in His Recovery

Kevin Owens made his long-awaited return at SummerSlam, and he recently gave Randy Orton credit for playing a key part in his comeback. Owens had been sidelined since April 2025, as he was dealing with neck and spinal cord injuries.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / August 2

WWE SummerSlam Night 1 Results: Randy Orton Costs Cody Rhodes, Oba Femi Wins HIAC Match

WWE SummerSlam Night 1 took place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar getting the nod to main-event the show, the announcement coming just hours before the 6 pm ET start time.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Randy Orton Returns to Cost Cody Rhodes the WWE Championship at SummerSlam

Randy Orton made his long-awaited WWE return in the closing moments of the Undisputed WWE Championship Match during SummerSlam Night 1, delivering an RKO to Cody Rhodes that allowed CM Punk to retain the gold in an all-time classic match.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 1

SummerSlam Night 1 takeaways: Oba Femi stands tall

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Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / August 1

Randy Orton And Kevin Owens Are Both Expected To Return To WWE Very Soon

Randy Orton and Kevin Owens are both expected back in WWE very soon, with Orton potentially returning within the next week. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported the major update this morning.

Wrestling News / HITC / August 1

Randy Orton could make his return to WWE ‘very soon’ after injury lay-off

Could we see Randy Orton make an appearance around the weekend of WWE SummerSlam? The legend has been off our screens since WrestleMania 42, when he lost to Cody Rhodes in the Night 1 main event.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / April 9

The WWE Star Randy Orton is Excited to See Turn Heel

Randy Orton sees great heel potential in this WWE Superstar. Throughout his WWE career, Randy Orton has had several runs as both a heel and a babyface.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / April 4

WWE SmackDown 4/3 Results: Randy Orton’s Mystery Caller Was Pat McAfee

WrestleMania 42 is two weeks away, and tonight’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown was live from St. Louis with Randy Orton being one of the main storylines of the night.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / April 3

A Shocker, Randy Orton's Mysterious Ally Reveals Identity on WWE SmackDown

We now know who Randy Orton has been talking to over the phone these past few weeks, and it's the last person anyone could have possibly guessed. The identity of his mysterious ally was revealed Friday night on WWE SmackDown during The Viper's homecoming to St.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / March 30

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