Cowboy Bob Orton Shoots Down Randy Orton Retirement Rumors

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

With rumors that Randy Orton's back injuries are serious enough that some doubt has crept in about whether he'll be returning to the ring, his father, the legendary Cowboy Bob Orton is suggesting that fans don't take everything they hear to heart. During a recent autograph signing, Bob Orton suggested Randy will be back and wrestling again.

Speaking during a virtual autograph signing for K & S Wrestlefest, the WWE Hall of Famer said Randy is "coming along" and will be "back in there before you know it." These comments come after a report by Fightful Select that Randy Orton had recently undergone fusion surgery on his lower back. During that report, it was said that some in WWE were legitimately concerned that the serious nature of Randy's injuries was putting his wrestling future in question, and at the very least, he would miss "an extended period of time."

That Orton will be back and 100% when he returns is great news for WWE fans. The last thing anyone wants is to see Orton forced out of wrestling with an injury, especially considering how close he is to breaking some important records and with the idea of a number of dream matches still possible for a legendary performer. And, that he didn't see his storyline with Riddle all the way through means there's a dramatic ending needed for that RKBro tag team.

Related: Injury Status Update On Randy Orton Isn't Great News For WWE

Hoping For A Speedy Recovery, But Only When It's Right

WWE is doing a great job filling in for Randy while he's gone, so there's no need to rush him back. If his leave is lengthy, what they do with his contract is another situation the two sides will need to figure out, but the best scenario is for him to completely rehab and heal up so he can go on another run in a main event storyline. There's no need to rush him back just to finish off his story with Riddle.

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