Randy Orton made a shocking return to WWE at Survivor Series, but fans are left wondering what the future holds for the veteran wrestler. According to Fightful’s Sean Sapp, WWE is confident that Orton will sign a new deal when his current contract expires, but as of now, there is no confirmation on that front. The Viper’s decision comes as a surprise, given his initial public teasing of free agency in 2019 before signing a new five-year contract.
Now, as Orton appears to have his eyes set on Roman Reigns, fans are left to speculate about his future with WWE. One WWE higher-up has suggested that the company would be surprised if Orton didn’t extend his current deal, which is set to expire in the Fall of 2024, leaving him with approximately a year remaining on his contract. However, following his 18-month absence from WWE, sources within the company have hinted at the possibility of adding “injury time” to Orton’s contract, which could potentially keep him with WWE until 2026.
Randy Orton (Via WWE/Twitter)
While some anticipate this outcome, it remains a possibility and is pending confirmation. Interestingly, there have been instances where injured WWE talent didn’t have their contracts extended due to involvement in other roles or projects, but in Orton’s case, it doesn’t appear to be the same situation. As Orton’s return run continues, fans are eagerly waiting to see how he will be booked on SmackDown. Only time will tell where The Viper ends up, but one thing is certain – WWE fans are excited to see what the future holds for Randy Orton.
The world of pro wrestling is indeed full of intriguing contract situations, with fellow wrestlers like Alexa Bliss, Chris Jericho, and Ricochet also facing uncertain futures. However, for now, it seems that WWE is confident in retaining Orton’s services, but we’ll have to wait and see how things play out.
