Randy Orton is undergoing medical evaluation after he suffered a beatdown at the hands of The Bloodline on Friday’s SmackDown.
Randy Orton is a professional wrestler who is widely considered to be one of the best wrestlers. He is presently signed to WWE’s Raw brand, where he performs.
Orton has won the WWE Championship ten times and four times the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
WWE: Is Randy Orton Really Hurt?
During the finale of SmackDown on May 20, Bloodline members Jimmy and Jey Uso defeated Randy Orton and Riddle to unify the Raw and SmackDown tag belts.
Following the attack, WWE announced that Orton and Riddle were “undergoing medical evaluation.” Riddle has damage in his hip and lowers back.
Orton appeared to be grabbing his right shoulder, and the referee appeared to alert the audience. Orton has previously had problems with that shoulder.
While they recover from their kayfabe injuries, Orton and Riddle will most likely be off WWE TV.
Riddle and Orton were in their second reign as Raw Tag Team Champions prior to the match. They had the gold for a total of 217 days and counting.
Riddle is expected to face Reigns on July 2 at the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event. Additionally, Orton is expected to face Reigns at SummerSlam on July 30.
Where Is Randy Orton Tonight?
On the most recent episode of SmackDown, Team RK-Bro (Orton & Riddle) competed in one of their most memorable matches.
Randy Orton and Riddle had the opportunity to become the first-ever WWE Unified Tag Team Champions.
The Bloodline and RK-Bro are expected to run throughout the summer.
Riddle and Randy Orton will face Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Money In The Bank and SummerSlam.
It is unknown when Riddle and Randy Orton will return to WWE TV at this time.
Randy Orton Back Injury Update
WWE has disclosed injuries to both members of RK-Bro, Riddle and Orton, following their loss of the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships on SmackDown.
The Steel Steps were used by the Bloodline to attack the duo, and Riddle was thrown through the announce table with a Uso Splash.
The Guillotine Choke from Roman Reigns knocked him and Randy Orton out. Riddle’s hip was damaged during the bout, according to reports.
Jey Uso rushed off the top rope and onto a downed Riddle on the announce desk, causing Orton to have steel steps shoved into his chest.
Is Randy Orton Retiring?
Randy Orton isn’t planning on retiring anytime soon after 20 years in the WWE.
On WWE’s YouTube account, Orton stated that his legacy will be defined by having a longer career than anyone else, specifically Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns.
Randy Orton and his tag team partner Riddle are the current Raw Tag Team Champions.
Orton discussed his retirement plans in a January interview with Metro UK. He has a few years left to solidify his already WWE Hall of Fame-worthy reputation, as he plans to retire at the age of 50.
In a championship unification match at WrestleMania Backlash, the duo will face SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos.