News about Randy Orton

A former WWE world champion has admitted he's not 'taking anything for granted' with his contract set to expire. The main event talent, who has spent nearly a decade with the company is one of several top stars that whose contracts are currently due to run out in the coming months. The news comes after reports earlier this week claimed WWE had released Olympic gold medal-winning amateur wrestler Gable Stevenson.

ALEX MCCARTHY: WWE came to France and set a record for gate receipts for an arena show. Luckily, they put on a card and event to match. There's no doubt that WWE will be returning to France in the coming years after one of the all-time great, raucous crowds elevated WWE Backlash to heights beyond the expected, but the stars on show delivered too. Kevin Owens and Randy Orton delivered in the opening bout the same way Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles were bound to do in the main event.

Logan Paul rewarded IShowSpeed with an incredible gift after he took an RKO from Randy Orton at Wrestlemania 40 to help him retain his WWE US title.  The YouTuber - actually called Darren Jason Watkins Jr - was left writhing in agony this weekend after being on the receiving end of Orton's signature move when he disguised himself as a Prime mascot to save Paul from taking a punt. Orton took his frustration out on the 19-year-old star by kicking him over, stripping him of his blue bottle costume, throwing him on the announcer table, and finishing him with an RKO.

Speed, 19, was disguised as the Prime mascot and saved Paul by taking a punt from Orton. Orton got revenge on Speed by kicking him over, stripping him of his blue bottle costume, throwing him on the announcer table, and finishing him with an RKO, his signature move. Afterwards, Speed revealed his neck was ''f****d' , that he had a headache, and that he was winded - and now a fan video has given insight into his troubles.

After being struck by WWE Superstar Randy Orton at WrestleMania, YouTube sensation IShowSpeed has revealed that "everything is real." On Sunday night, the online star, real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr., appeared at WWE's showcase function as part of the United States Championship Tournament. When he faced WWE big hitters Kevin Owens and Randy Orton, dressed as a bottle of PRIME. Then, the teen stood ringside in favor of Paul during the match, but couldn't avoid getting involved. Interfering in the match, much to the chagrin of multi-time champion Orton. Orton brought IShowSpeed's night to an end by stripping him of his brilliant blue bottle, lifting him to a table, and showing his signature move, the 'RKO'.

Triple H expressed his honest opinion of Logan Paul's appearance in the WrestleMania 40 tournament through slightly gritted teeth on Sunday night. Thanks to IShowSpeed's assistance, the former YouTuber secured his triple-threat match against Randy Orton and Kevin Owens at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday. As they ganged up on him, the new WWE superstar had to fight his way into the first salvo from both of his opponents.

IshowSpeed Logan Paul wins his triple-threat match at WrestleMania 40, but it came at a price. During the United States championship tournament, the YouTube star was disguised as a PRIME mascot, but revealed who rescued Paul from receiving a punt from Orton. iShowSpeed will push the Apex Predator after barking at Orton for some reason. The WWE legend retaliated by kicking the mascot over and placing him on the announce table to give him an RKO. Orton will also turn Owens' pop-up power bomb blast into another RKO, but Paul will rush to lob him into the ring post, nail a frog splash from the top rope on the still prone Owens and retain his title.

Logan Paul and KSI were among Randy Orton's wrath on WWE's Friday Night Smackdown, but only after negotiating a sponsorship agreement with the wrestling circuit. Prime, the YouTube celebrities' beverages brand, will have its logo printed on the front of a WWE wrestling ring mat, the first for the sports entertainment corporation. The deal's financial terms were not disclosed. The Prime Logo is expected to be used for WWE's best live events, according to reports. Prime Hydration will become the WWE's sole official hydration drink partner as part of the pact. During Friday's Dallas broadcast, KSI and Paul cut a promo as WWE followers welcomed the pair with boos.

On Friday night's SmackDown, a former WWE champion made a surprising return, apparently setting up a match for next month's WrestleMania. Since suffering a knee injury while still on the job before his hiatus, the Superstar had been out since November. However, the fans in Arizona went wild to see the return of this fan favorite during a match between Carlito and Santos Escobar under Street Fight rules. Escobar and his Legado del Fantasma's mates had beaten Carlito and the LWO before the familiar sound of Rey Mysterio's theme tune took the stage to announce his arrival. Mysterio came out on crutches, but it was quickly revealed as he assaulted Angel and Humberto before setting fire on Escobar.

ALEX MCCARTHY IN PERTH: Two chamber matches were played out as we learned who will face in the remaining world championship matches at WrestleMania, while home favorite Rhea Ripley met Nia Jax for the women's world championship. The Judgement Day took place in Elsewhere, and the Kabuki Warriors defended their tag titles against Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae. Both Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins were on duty, as the pair guests discussed the Grayson Waller Effect.

After being booed during a WWE media day at Optus Stadium, Logan Paul was unleashed on Perth's city. In a World Heavyweight Championship match, the pro wrestler, 28, is in Western Australia for the Elimination Chamber tournament, where he will face Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley, LA Knight, and Kevin Owens. Randy Orton, the WWE legend, was speaking on stage when Paul interrupted his slot, retaining aloft his US champion belt at the pre-match media day on Friday.

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Randy Orton, a WWE wrestler, is 'torn' over sexual harassment charges against ex-chairman Vince McMahon. The 43-year-old star said he had no idea what to think about former WWE workers Janel Grant's federal complaint, alleging that McMahon abused her to other employees and once defected on her head during a threesome, according to a New York Times column. Grant also claims she was once imprisoned in a WWE facility where McMahon and another executive sexually assaulted her, and that physical damage stemmed from her sexual contact with the 78-year-old wrestling promoter. 'I've seen the terrible stuff online that I don't want to believe because this guy has done so many things for me,' Orton told The Times. I wouldn't have been allowed second and third chances [in WWE] if it wasn't for him]. I wouldn't be in a situation right now if it wasn't for that guy.'

Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the Royal Rumbe, one of WWE's biggest events on the calendar, which takes place this weekend. WWE fans can all be looking forward to an event that has all the hallmarks of a classic with several major names returning to the ring for the pay-per-view at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. With the former WWE champion odds-on at 5/6, it is CM Punk who is the favorite with Sky Bet to be crowned the men's Royal Rumble champion.

Randy Orton has maintained that a young WWE star has a long career ahead of him, having impressed in recent months. Orton returned to the WWE in November after 18 months out, with Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, and Seth Rollins to defeat The Judgement Day and Drew McIntyre. The Judgement Day is a consistent rise in success in WWE, with a R Truth storyline earning accolades in recent times.

Matthew Riddle claims he nearly joined a WWE legend, but it never came to fruition. Riddle was involved with many memorable tag teams throughout his career, including working with Pete Dunne and Randy Orton. The 38-year-old, who was let go by the WWE in September, was earlier thought to be branded with a WWE celebrity than 'The Viper.'

BY ALEX MCCARTHY: As many predicted, Aldis actually joined the WWE last year as a leader rather than competing as an in-ring wrestler, rather than performing as an in-ring wrestler. Reigns, who appears to be on camera in character, wants to try and control SmackDown as the long-running champion. The reigns and Heyman have a tradition of intimidating now-RAW general manager Adam Pearce, but Aldis has stood up to him, most recently naming the champion in a Fatal 4-Way match with Randy Orton, LA Knight, and AJ styles at the Royal Rumble.

Exclusive INTERVIEW BY ALEX MCCARTHY: Punk, 44, the Irish fighter, was shocked to discover that after a nine-year absence, the Irish fighter was back to form. Punk was also fired from the AEW after a task that included Bryan Danielson voted to terminate his employment. In the 2023 Survivor Series for the Judgement Day team and Drew McIntyre, McDonagh appeared in McDonagh's 2023 appearance. In an interview with Mail Sport's Alex McCarthy, he discussed the RKO he received from f ormer 14-time WWE world champion Randy Orton.

Randy Orton's signing by WWE SmackDown has received a'massive pickup,' according to John Cena. Orton was out for more than a year due to sickness and was on the sidelines for the first time since May 2022.

With a 25 percent increase in viewers over the previous year, WWE set a new Survivor Series viewership record. CM Punk returned to WWE after nine years ago, after a lengthy absence of 18 months, and Randy Orton was back for the Survivor Series. Triple H was brimming with praise for the new iteration of the Survivor Series, according to the host.

The 14-time world champion made his long-awaited return to action in War Games, teaming up with Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins, and Jey Uso. It was the first time 'The Viper' had been in a wrestling match for 18 months after undergoing back surgery for a long-running problem he had been wrestling with for 18 months.

Randy Orton's return to life were in the news - but then CM Punk's hit the headlines after WWE Survivor Series were all about him. During WWE's pay-per-view show to see one of the company's top names of this millennium has returned to the Chicago native so much bad blood back in 2014. Punk, who turned 45, is set to retire from WWE after a few years with the country's second largest wrestling show, AEW. Before turning up in Tony Khan's promotion, he had been out of wrestling full stop.

At the WWE Survivor Series on Saturday night, Randy Orton will make his long-awaited return from a back injury. Cody Rhodes revealed on RAW this week that the 'Legend Killer' would be his fifth and final member of his team's face The Judgment Day in the men's WarGames match, after an 18-month absence. Orton's last WWE appearance came in May 2022, when he and Matt Riddle lost the RAW Tag Team Championship to the Usos before undergoing back surgery.

In the battle for viewing figures, all Elite Wrestling (AEW) is expected to face WWE on Saturday, November 25. AEW - Fulham's director of operations Tony Khan - has decided to postpone the normal timing of AEW Rampage. Rampage is normally scheduled at 10 p.m. Eastern Time (GM), but it can be occasionally changed.