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Randy Orton may appear on camera as if he is having the time of his life with fans embracing his legacy around the globe. And in 2025, ‘The Viper’ is in a better place mentally, a far cry from the man who struggled with substance abuse a couple of years ago.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 3

Randy Orton Opens Up About Mental Health Issues And Suffering Panic Attacks

Randy Orton has opened up about the mental health struggles he endured which led to him suffering from panic attacks. The 14-time World Champion missed over a year of action between May 2022 and November 2023 due to spinal fusion surgery, which is when many of his issues came to a head.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / June 28

Takeaways from WWE Night of Champions: Cena does it again

Takeaways from WWE Night of Champions: John Cena does it again

Despite several concerns regarding the safety of the performers, WWE held its annual Night of Champions premium live event, live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday afternoon.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 28

All Hail The New King As Cody Rhodes Beats Randy Orton At WWE Night Of Champions

One half of the main event of SummerSlam is now set. Cody Rhodes secured his rematch for the WWE Championship by defeating Randy Orton in the King of the Ring Finals Saturday afternoon at Night of Champions.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / June 28

Randy Orton Explains Why He Needs to Become King of the Ring Over Cody Rhodes at Night of Champions

The stage is set for the King of the Ring tournament finals in Riyadh. At Night of Champions, last year’s runner-up, Randy Orton, will look to bury the ghosts of 2024 against longtime friend and former protégé Cody Rhodes.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 27

WWE SmackDown Feed From Riyadh Strangely Cuts Out

This weekend-long trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, kicked off with tonight’s WWE SmackDown. King of the Ring Finalists Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton were in the middle of the ring, with Orton commending Rhodes for his “Match of the Year Candidate” KoTR semifinals matchup with Jey Uso this past Monday night on WWE Raw.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 25

Major Update On Kevin Owens Needing Neck Surgery

Kevin Owens was well on his way to a marquee match with Randy Orton at WWE WrestleMania 41, but all future plans were thrown out in an instant. Owens was pulled from the match due to suffering a career-threatening neck injury, putting his future in jeopardy.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 24

WWE Sets Stage for Legacy-Defining King of the Ring Finals

As soon as Cody Rhodes made his triumphant return to WWE in 2022, we all knew this day would come. Now, over three years and a handful of tag team matches later, WWE has finally set the stage for Rhodes and Randy Orton to go one-one-one for the first time in 12 years at this Saturday’s King of the Ring finals.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 20

WWE King of the Ring 2025: 1st Finalist Crowned In Tense Semis

On this week’s WWE SmackDown, Sami Zayn and Randy Orton fought it out to determine who advances to the finals of this year’s King of the Ring tournament.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / June 18

Cody Rhodes’ Surprise Appearance Forces Seth Rollins to Retreat from Assaulting Former World Champion on Raw

In the business end of this week’s Raw, an irate Seth Rollins marched down that aisle to inflict a beating on Jey Uso. The Yeet Master had just put away “Big” Bronson Reed, Sheamus, and Rusev to advance to the semifinals of the King of the Ring tournament.

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / May 9

John Cena's 17th World Title shifts WWE Mount Rushmore

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WWE superstar John Cena made history at WrestleMania 41, earning his record-breaking 17th World Title by defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 9

Randy Orton Once Made Some Bold Claims About A Former WWE Diva

Randy Orton was not afraid to say things that would land him in hot water years ago, whether on air or not. That led to him claiming during an interview that as many as ten guys in WWE had slept with Kelly Kelly.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 7

'I Was Able to Talk Everybody Into It', Says Randy Orton On Recent Creative Pivot

Orton successfully pushed for Joe Hendry as his opponent at WrestleMania 41. The decision showcased Hendry's charisma and added freshness to the card. Orton's endorsement of Hendry highlights the creative input given by Triple H and the potential for new talent to shine.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / May 2

'WWE SmackDown' Live Results: Huge Match Added, Randy Orton Appears

"Friday Night SmackDown" is live from Des Moines, as "WWE Backlash 2025" draws closer. Stars of the blue brand are looking to build momentum before the upcoming PLE, which is scheduled to take place on May 10.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 1

Randy Orton appearance added to WWE SmackDown

The number one contender to the Undisputed WWE Championship will appear on Friday’s SmackDown. WWE announced Thursday that Randy Orton will appear live on the Friday, May 2 SmackDown in Des Moines, Iowa.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 23

Randy Orton Labels WrestleMania Ticket Prices 'Embarrassing'

Randy Orton has labeled WrestleMania 41 ticket prices embarrassing after speaking with fans. The fans told Orton they paid $30,000 for their tickets to WrestleMania 41.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / April 20

Watch: TNA champion makes surprise appearance at WrestleMania 41

For the first time in the history of WrestleMania, a champion from TNA has appeared and competed in a match.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 20

Randy Orton Wrestlemania 41 Opponent Prediction: Open Challenge

As WrestleMania 41 Night 2 unfolds at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, one of the most anticipated moments of the night is Randy Orton’s open challenge.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 19

Randy Orton Issues WrestleMania 41 Open Challenge

Randy Orton issued an open challenge for his 20th WrestleMania match. Orton refuses to sit out WrestleMania 41 and insists on competing. Speculation on who will accept Orton's challenge, with various names being rumored.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 16

Randy Orton's Rumored WWE WrestleMania 41 Plans

Randy Orton spent more than a year tied to Kevin Owens, setting up for what would have been the ultimate blow-off match between the two at WWE WrestleMania 41.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / April 15

WWE WrestleMania 41: Start Time, Dates, Match Card, and Randy Orton's Mystery Opponent

WWE's two-night PLE special "WrestleMania 41" is upon us. The biggest wrestling show of the year will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The event will feature eight title matches in total, four on each night.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 14

Randy Orton: My heart breaks for Kevin Owens

Randy Orton is heartbroken that Kevin Owens has to miss their scheduled WrestleMania match. The two were set to face each other in a grudge match at WrestleMania

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / April 6

3 Potential Kevin Owens Replacements to Face Randy Orton at WrestleMania

Amid a golden era with one of the most loaded rosters in recent memory, it's natural for some talent to get lost in the shuffle. Randy Orton is still a massive draw, but he's primarily been operating a hair below the main event picture over the last year.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 21

Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens official for WWE WrestleMania 41

A new match has been made official for WrestleMania. Randy Orton and Kevin Owens will meet in Las Vegas next month following weeks of confrontation, including on Friday’s SmackDown.