Randy Orton will officially be a member of the WWE SmackDown roster moving forward.
On this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, the main event segment saw “The Viper” choose between signing with the RAW or SmackDown roster.
WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis and RAW General Manager Adam Pearce both made their cases to acquire the services of Orton on their respective brands.
The segment saw Paul Heyman coming out to tell Orton that he should really stay away from SmackDown due to The Bloodline’s dominance on the brand.
This led to Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso coming out to attack Orton, but LA Knight came out to make the save. Both Knight and Sikoa fought to the back. Orton then hit Jimmy Uso with an RKO and signed the SmackDown contract.
The show went off the air with Randy Orton telling Paul Heyman to inform Roman Reigns that “Daddy’s back.” He then RKO’d Aldis.
You can check out some highlights from the segment below:
“You can call @WWERomanReigns and you can tell him DADDY’S BACK.”#SmackDown @RandyOrton @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/JqusA8lE8C
— WWE (@WWE) December 2, 2023
Lesson learned, @RealNickAldis… 🐍#SmackDown #OUTTANOWHERE @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/5TgF3UMYOO
— WWE (@WWE) December 2, 2023
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Randy Orton Joins WWE SmackDown Roster
In a surprising turn of events, Randy Orton has officially become a member of the WWE SmackDown roster. The decision was made during this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, where Orton had to choose between signing with the RAW or SmackDown roster.
The main event segment featured WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis and RAW General Manager Adam Pearce making their cases to acquire Orton’s services on their respective brands. However, it was Paul Heyman who came out to warn Orton about the dominance of The Bloodline on SmackDown.
As Heyman spoke, Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso attacked Orton, but LA Knight came out to make the save. Knight and Sikoa then fought to the back, leaving Orton to deal with Jimmy Uso. In a stunning moment, Orton hit Jimmy Uso with his signature move, the RKO, and proceeded to sign the SmackDown contract.
The show concluded with Orton sending a message to Roman Reigns through Heyman, stating, “You can call Roman Reigns and you can tell him Daddy’s back.” Orton then delivered an RKO to Aldis, solidifying his move to SmackDown.
The segment received a lot of attention on social media, with fans expressing their excitement over Orton’s decision. WWE shared highlights from the segment on Twitter, further fueling the buzz surrounding this development.
Orton’s move to SmackDown brings new possibilities for storylines and matches. As one of the most accomplished wrestlers in WWE history, Orton’s presence on the SmackDown roster is sure to shake things up and create fresh rivalries.
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With Randy Orton now part of the SmackDown roster, fans can look forward to exciting moments and intense matches in the future. The Viper’s return to the blue brand is bound to make waves and keep fans on the edge of their seats.