Randy Orton has been absent from WWE programming for over two months. The veteran has now revealed when he will be back in action.

Randy Orton has been off WWE TV since October but could be back in time for the 2026 Royal Rumble. Have you missed him?

WWE took an unprecedented approach to John Cena's retirement by booking an entire tour throughout 2025, starting with Raw's Netflix premiere on Jan. 6 and culminating with a special Saturday Night's Main Event built around his last match.

It’s been nearly two months since Randy Orton has been away from WWE programming. On the October 3, 2025, edition of SmackDown, Orton and Cody Rhodes lost to Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed in a tag team match. The Viper was written off television after The Vision brutally laid waste to him.

Randy Orton sends a message to the fans while doing a promotional spot for WWE Royal Rumble 2026 in Saudi Arabia.

Vicious and unnecessary promo lines aside, it's safe to say that Orton was valuable to SmackDown. He'd been one of the top names on the brand since moving in the 2005 Draft, but all of that changed shortly after WrestleMania 22. Randy was suspended in April for 60 days and then returned in June on Raw.

Randy Orton, known as “The Viper”, is one of the most iconic athletes in the history of WWE. After a recent absence from TV, the 14-time world champion is reportedly gearing up for his big return. Wrestling media are pointing to the December 5, 2025 ...

Several WWE stars — including Randy Orton, Liv Morgan, Grayson Waller, and Omos — are currently in Saudi Arabia taking part in promotional activities ahead of the 2026 Royal Rumble pay-per-view event, which will be held in Riyadh.

WWE SmackDown opened with a hot exchange between WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and the self-proclaimed GOAT Paul Heyman. Paul Heyman and Cody Rhodes After Rhodes questioned Heyman about his rekindled alliance with Brock Lesnar, Heyman told Rhodes that his ...

A top WWE star who happens to be a professional wrestling icon has confirmed his presence at the "Royal Rumble 2026" PLE. The annual kickoff for the Road to "WrestleMania" will be taking place in Riyadh on Jan. 31. One future WWE Hall of Famer who will attend the event is Randy Orton.