Randy Orton was not featured on the Monday Night RAW. The last week’s edition SmackDown witnessed The Usos defeat Randy Orton and Riddle to unify the RAW and SmackDown Tag Team Championships. The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns had interfered in the match to assist his cousins. RK-Bro are expected to continue feuding with another member of The Bloodline, Roman Reigns, at two upcoming premium live events.
WWE issues statement on Randy Orton
WWE announced that Orton suffered a back injury in the wake of the beatdown after the match. The Viper is currently in consultations with the doctors to determine the extent of the injury and to seek a course of treatment. You can read the injury update below:
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.
An update on @RandyOrton's condition. pic.twitter.com/vAnYek3Noy
— WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2022
Orton wasn’t featured on RAW this past Monday. Riddle opened the show to address his partner’s absence. The Original Bro got emotional while talking about Orton. On the latest edition of SmackDown, Riddle revealed that he teamed up Shinsuke Nakamura and are eyeing to take vengeance on The Usos. The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer reported that Riddle will challenge for Reigns’ Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Money in the Bank on July 2. It has been noted that Orton is also set to receive a title match against The Tribal Chief at SummerSlam on July 30. We will have to see if that plans are materialized.
