WWE fans are expressing concern for legendary wrestler Randy Orton’s well-being after his performance on the latest episode of SmackDown.
With the anticipation building for WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth, where a Men’s Elimination Chamber match will determine the contender for Seth Rollins’ World Heavyweight title at WrestleMania XL, Orton secured his spot by defeating Sami Zayn in a qualifier match.
During the match, viewers noted several instances where Orton appeared to be in pain. While some fans believed he was simply selling the storyline, others expressed genuine worry about his physical condition.
Notably, Orton had previously stated in 2022 that he believed he could continue wrestling for another decade, emphasizing the art and theater of professional wrestling, beyond just the physical aspect.
The Viper, as Randy Orton is known, made his WWE main roster debut in 2002 and quickly rose to prominence with his Legend Killer gimmick.
As hard as it is to say, Orton at this stage doesn’t have 10 years more in the ring. The amount of pain he looked like he was in suggests much less. This was more than selling 😢 pic.twitter.com/Ojrts9T1v5
— Wrestlelamia.com (@wrestlelamia) February 10, 2024
Over the years, he became a multiple-time WWE Champion and World Heavyweight Champion, facing off against some of the biggest names in the industry, including John Cena, Triple H, Batista, The Undertaker, and Shawn Michaels.
Orton’s victory over Zayn on SmackDown has now earned him a spot in the Elimination Chamber match, where the stakes are high for a chance to headline WrestleMania XL and contend for the World Heavyweight Title.
This opportunity marks a significant moment in Orton’s storied career, and fans are eager to see if he can secure another main event spot at WrestleMania, reminiscent of his main event clash with Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania XXX a decade ago.
As the WWE universe awaits the outcome of the Elimination Chamber, concerns linger about Randy Orton’s health, adding an element of uncertainty to his journey toward WrestleMania XL.
