Randy Orton made his triumphant return to WWE on Saturday night at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023.
Orton teamed with Cody Rhodes, Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn to defeat The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Finn Balor, “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh) and Drew McIntyre via pinfall.
During the post-show media scrum, WWE CCO Paul “Triple H” Levesque discussed Orton’s comeback after an 18-month hiatus. The Game said,
“Just incredibly proud of Randy Orton, and when you have the kind of injury he had where things are touch and go, I’ve been there. Where they tell you, ‘You might never do this again.’ That’s a rough experience to be on the fight back. What he went through, to be able to have what he had done, and to be able to come back here tonight and have the moment that he had was just awesome. I’m so happy for him to come here, do what he did tonight, and it sounds silly, but as it being WarGames, sort of the pressure being off him a little bit to come back and be able to just be Randy Orton and do what he needs to do.”
Orton was the final entrant in the Men’s WarGames match and his team defeated The Judgment Day, a highlight of which saw Zayn and Rollins throw McDonagh from the top of the cage with The Viper catching McDonagh in an RKO.
Orton is scheduled to appear on tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.
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Randy Orton Returns to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023
In a thrilling turn of events, Randy Orton made his long-awaited return to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023. The event, held on Saturday night, saw Orton team up with Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn to take on The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh) and Drew McIntyre.
The match ended in a victory for Orton’s team, with a pinfall securing their win. Orton’s return was met with great enthusiasm from the crowd, as fans were excited to see the veteran wrestler back in action.
Orton’s comeback is particularly significant considering his 18-month hiatus from the ring. During a post-show media scrum, WWE CCO Paul “Triple H” Levesque expressed his pride in Orton’s resilience and determination to return to the sport after a potentially career-ending injury. Levesque stated, “What he went through, to be able to have what he had done, and to be able to come back here tonight and have the moment that he had was just awesome.”
Levesque also mentioned the pressure Orton faced in making his comeback during a high-stakes event like WarGames. However, Orton’s team’s victory and his standout performance in the match proved that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.
One of the highlights of the match was when Zayn and Rollins executed a daring move by throwing JD McDonagh from the top of the cage, with Orton perfectly timing an RKO to catch McDonagh mid-air. This spectacular moment showcased Orton’s signature move and further solidified his status as one of WWE’s top performers.
Following his successful return at Survivor Series: WarGames, Orton is set to appear on tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW. Fans can look forward to seeing him back in action and witnessing the next chapter of his wrestling journey.
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In conclusion, Randy Orton’s return to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 was a momentous occasion for both him and his fans. His triumphant comeback after a significant hiatus demonstrates his resilience and passion for the sport. As Orton continues his wrestling journey, fans eagerly anticipate his future matches and storylines.