Randy Orton took time to thank John Cena on following his final match this past weekend. Notable by his absence at Saturday Night’s Event, Orton explained on social media that he wasn’t at the Washington D.C. event as he was promoting Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia, where the company will hold the Royal Rumble next month.

Randy Orton has been off WWE television since the October 3rd episode of WWE SmackDown when he took a curb stomp from Seth Rollins and a tsunami from Bronson Reed. It is unknown when he will return, but he has said he’ll be part of the 2026 Royal Rumble. Speaking on his Kliq This podcast, Kevin Nash wondered why WWE doesn’t utilize Randy more.

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.

Kevin Nash questions the booking of this top WWE Superstar. On the latest episode of Kliq This: The Kevin Nash Podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer spoke on the company’s recent lack of using Randy Orton and questioned why the company hasn’t positioned him to become their first 18-time World Champion.

WWE NXT star Joe Hendry has opened up about his match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania and the hectic week he experienced.

Orton hasn't stepped inside the ring since the Oct. 3 episode of SmackDown. He teamed with Cody Rhodes in a loss to Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. Like Punk, retirement is broadly far from Orton's mind. He told Complex's Raj Prashad in April he re-signed with WWE on a five-year deal.

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

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

IShowSpeed was hit with a chair by Randy Orton during the streamer’s latest series of videos called “Speed Goes Pro.” The pro wrestling icon spearheaded Speed’s training, with the help of several other WWE stars.

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.