The Viper says he still has more to accomplish after Crown Jewel
Summary
– Randy Orton says he will return to WWE, sooner or later
– Orton says he will keep wrestling until he is unable to continue
– Cody Rhodes defeated Orton in a brutal Last Man Standing Match at Crown Jewel
Randy Orton has assured fans that he plans to return to WWE after his brutal Last Man Standing Match against Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel. The Viper says he still has more to do and intends to keep wrestling as long as he can.
Orton responded to a fan on social media who said they would wait until he came back. He promised that his next appearance is a matter of when, not if.
“Whether it’s sooner, or later, I’ll be back. Guaranteed. WWE is my home away from home. I still have more to do, and until I am unable, I will continue to keep doing it.”
Orton’s message followed his punishing match with Rhodes in Riyadh. The two used steel steps, kendo sticks, trash cans, tables, and a ladder during the contest.
Rhodes eventually stopped referee Charles Robinson’s count and hit Orton with a Punt Kick after landing several Cross Rhodes. The move left Orton unable to answer the ten-count, giving Rhodes the victory.
Despite the loss and the damage he took during the match, Orton spent time with fans before heading backstage. Footage showed him wearing an Arabic shemagh while continuing to interact with the crowd.
Orton didn’t give a date for his return, but his message was firm: he plans to keep competing until he can no longer continue.
Whether it’s sooner, or later, I’ll be back. Guaranteed. WWE is my home away from home. I still have more to do, and until I am unable, I will continue to keep doing it.
— Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) November 8, 2026
