Current Update on Randy Orton’s Return Date

As reported over the weekend, Randy Orton put a stop to the rumors that he would need neck surgery. The Viper not only denied them but ensured that the rumors would stop when he posted the following:

Orton has cleared up the rumors that he would need neck surgery. However, it is being reported by the Wrestling Observer, that Randy Orton met with doctors last week and was informed that he wouldn’t need neck surgery, which is why he waited so long to debunk the rumors going around the dirtsheets for months.

However, it is being said that his shoulder injury is very serious, and the timetable for his return is still not clear and it’s possible that he’ll be missing Wrestlemania.

As of this writing, Orton’s scheduled WWE in-ring return is sometime between the end of March and May. If WWE and Orton end up getting lucky, Orton could sneak into Wrestlemania for a surprise of some kind, or he could appear shortly after Wrestlemania.

The truth is that his return to WWE will be determined on how Orton’s shoulder heals over the next couple of months. Having The Apex Predator for Wrestlemania would be great, but giving him the time to heal and get back for post-Wrestlemania 2016 WWE is what’s best for business. At least, he won’t be missing more time than was originally expected when he needed neck surgery.