Randy Orton To Retire From WWE After Loss To Ex-World Champion? Exploring The Possibility
Randy Orton has been missing from WWE TV for a while.
WWE has been keeping The Viper off TV lately, and that’s got everyone whispering. He’s not hurt or anything.
The last time the fans saw him in action was on the October 3 edition of Friday Night SmackDown, where he teamed up with Cody Rhodes before they got laid out.
WWE has had no big direction, no feuds brewing for him since.
But what if that’s just a setup for his upcoming swan song?
Gunther Would Be The Perfect Fit To Retire Randy Orton
Randy Orton is 45, with a body that’s taken insane punishment over the decades.
Hence, he could be eyeing the exit now. And who better to retire the Legend Killer than someone who is on a hot streak?
Ex-World Heavyweight Champion Gunther’s on a tear, and he’s turning into WWE’s hottest new legend killer.
He’s already put away Goldberg for good in their brutal clash at Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12, 2025.
This past weekend, on December 13, 2025, he forced John Cena to tap out in Cena’s official retirement match at SNME.
Now, rumors are swirling that he’s lined up to end Brock Lesnar’s run at SummerSlam 2026, and some say AJ Styles could be next on his hit list.
On a recent episode of the Busted Open podcast, Bully Ray dubbed Gunther a “modern-day legend killer,” and he fits the vibe perfectly.
Gunther has become an unstoppable force, chopping down icons left and right to build his own massive legacy.
Orton is someone who made his name in the Ruthless Aggression era, terrorizing vets like Mick Foley and The Rock, and him vs Gunther feels like the ultimate poetic matchup.
If Triple H books it, the pop would be deafening, bridging eras while giving Randy Orton a dignified send-off.
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