WWE star Randy Orton set for time away from ring after injury announcement as legend heads to see specialist
LEGEND Randy Orton is set for some time away from the ring with WWE claiming that he is set to visit both neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons to determine his injuries.
The Viper and partner Riddle lost their Monday Night Raw tag team titles to The Usos on last week’s episode of SmackDown.
After the match, the pair were then viciously attacked by their opponents and Tribal Chief Roman Reigns.
Riddle returned to action on Raw, however, his RK-Bro teammate appears to have been written off television.
WWE provided the following update via social media: “Randy Orton is currently undergoing consultations with neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons to determine the extent of his injury and to recommend course of treatment.”
It remains unclear whether the 42-year-old is struggling with a legitimate injury or not.
The third-generation superstar often takes periods of time away from WWE each year.
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Orton is widely-reported due to return to face unified champion Roman Reigns in the main event at SummerSlam on July 30, according to The Wrestling Observer.
They had some interesting news regarding his pal Riddle.
The ex-UFC fighter is allegedly due to battle Reigns on July 2 at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view for the belt.
Riddle called Reigns “a tribal piece of trash” on this week’s Raw.
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And that could potentially set them up for their rumoured showdown.
Another announcement regarding Riddle has also been made.
He will team up with Shinsuke Nakamura against undisputed tag team champions The Usos on Raw this Monday.