On a recent edition of WWE’s “The Bump,” fourteen-time World Champion Randy Orton discussed the lengthy injury layoff that kept him out of action for eighteen months.
Orton returned from injury at WWE Survivor Series in November 2023. He appeared as the final member of Team Rhodes, helping the babyfaces win the Men’s WarGames Match against The Judgment Day.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On fearing his career was over at one point: “So far so good. I was out for a very long time. [The] longest time I’ve ever been out with injury. At one point while I was out, I thought maybe my career was over, but I had some amazing surgeons.” Orton says he spent plenty of time at the WWE Performance Center to get his cardio and athleticism up to par, and while he’s got his physical conditioning back, his mental conditioning is still taking some time.”
On being grateful for the time he had at home: “I still got a little ways to go I think to get that confidence back but I’m on my way. I’ve been able to have a relationship with her [Orton’s daughter] that I never really had with my other kids because when they were that age I was on the road. Back then, you’d miss birthdays, you’d miss holidays, you’d miss Christmas. Sometimes you’d work Christmas night so a lot of that’s changed for the better.”
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Randy Orton Opens Up About Lengthy Injury Layoff and Return to WWE
Fourteen-time World Champion Randy Orton recently appeared on WWE’s “The Bump” to discuss his lengthy injury layoff and his return to the ring. Orton had been out of action for eighteen months before making his comeback at WWE Survivor Series in November 2023.
During the Men’s WarGames Match against The Judgment Day, Orton appeared as the final member of Team Rhodes, helping the babyfaces secure the victory. This marked his return to the squared circle after a significant period of absence.
Reflecting on his injury layoff, Orton admitted that there was a point where he feared his career might be over. However, he expressed gratitude for the amazing surgeons who helped him recover and get back into fighting shape. During his time away from the ring, Orton spent a lot of time at the WWE Performance Center, focusing on improving his cardio and athleticism.
While Orton has regained his physical conditioning, he acknowledged that his mental conditioning is still a work in progress. He mentioned that he still has some way to go to regain his confidence fully. However, he expressed joy in being able to spend quality time with his daughter, something he was unable to do with his other children due to his busy schedule on the road. Orton highlighted how he missed birthdays, holidays, and even Christmas while working in the wrestling industry, but now he has the opportunity to be present for these special moments.
In the interview, Orton also touched upon his history with CM Punk and Roman Reigns. He discussed his return to WWE and the challenges he faced during his absence from the ring. The interview provided fans with insights into Orton’s mindset and his determination to make a successful comeback.
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Randy Orton’s return to WWE after his lengthy injury layoff has been met with excitement and anticipation. As he continues to work on his mental conditioning and regain his confidence, fans can expect to see the Viper back in top form, ready to deliver his signature RKO’s and electrify the WWE Universe once again.