WWE legend Randy Orton hasn’t been seen in the company since suffering a back injury in May 2022. After undergoing successful lower back surgery in late 2022, The Viper is now rumored to make his WWE return soon.
The WWE universe has waited a long time for Randy‘s return to in-ring action, and their long wait can be over at WWE’s upcoming PLE, WWE SummerSlam 2023. The Viper can finally return to WWE at the Biggest Party of the Summer, and if he does so, The Viper” will surpass The Undertaker’s illustrious record.
Randy Orton is currently tied with WWE legend “The Undertaker” for the most number of appearances in WWE SummerSlam history, which is 16. If Randy returns on August 5 at SummerSlam 2023, it will be a record-breaking appearance, as he will surpass The Undertaker with 17 SummerSlam appearances. (Via: WWE on Fox)
The Viper’s first appearance at a WWE SummerSlam event was back in 2003, when Randy was a 23-year-old youngster. In his very next appearance at the event, in 2004, Randy won his first-ever world title. Randy’s last singles championship match at the event was against Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam 2020, which he lost.
Randy’s last SummerSlam appearance was at SummerSlam 2021 when Randy and Matt Riddle defeated AJ Styles and Omos to win the Raw Tag Team titles. Due to Randy’s back injury, he wasn’t able to appear at SummerSlam 2022.
Randy Orton can confront Grayson Waller at SummerSlam 2023
Amid the reports of Orton’s rumored appearance at SummerSlam 2023, different speculations are being made. A recent rumor has revealed that Randy Orton can confront WWE Superstar Grayson Waller at SummerSlam 2023.
As per recent reports, The Viper can be involved in a segment with the 33-year-old Grayson Waller at WWE SummerSlam 2023. It could be a way for the WWE to generate more heat for the Australian-born star and also give fans a moment to cherish involving their beloved Randy.
Given that Grayson called out “The Rock” on a recent episode of SmackDown, the majority of the WWE universe believes that the Megastar will appear at WWE SummerSlam to teach Waller a lesson. But the company can give fans a surprise by having Randy Orton give Grayson a lesson to remember, that too probably through a breathtaking RKO.
Looking at the massive amount of hype SummerSlam 2023 already has, Randy Orton’s rumored return would add even more star power to the event. It remains to be seen whether all the rumors surrounding Randy’s return will become true or not. If The Viper really makes an appearance at WWE SummerSlam 2023, the crowd pop he’ll receive will be surreal.