It’s been some time since fans have seen Randy Orton on WWE programming as he last stepped into the ring back in October when he teamed up with Cody Rhodes to face Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed.
Recently WWE released a poster for the SmackDown before the Royal Rumble that featured Randy Orton, and that led to a lot of talk about a possible return for The Viper.
Currently Randy Orton is in Saudi Arabia for an appearance at Mr. Beast’s Beast Land, and he recently took a moment to promote WWE’s upcoming events in the area. Orton reminded fqns that tickets are still on sale for the Royal Rumble, and SmackDown before the Royal Rumble while informing everyone that he will see them at the events.
“This is Randy Orton with WWE, I am at the Grove, and I just want to remind everybody that tickets are still on sale for the Royal Rumble, coming here to Riyadh at the end of January, and tickets are still on sale for SmackDown too. So, make sure you get your tickets, and I will see you at the Royal Rumble, or I will see you at SmackDown.”
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The Viper has been off TV for months now, but it appears that we’re getting close to his return as the SmackDown before the Royal Rumble, and the Royal Rumble premium live event are set to take place on January 30 and January 31 respectively.
Stay tuned for updates.