Randy Orton is currently under scrutiny after a fellow WWE Superstar reported him to Triple H. Orton recently made his return on SmackDown and is scheduled to wrestle The Miz this Friday in London, England, marking his first match in several months. The Viper’s comeback included confronting The Miz and delivering a signature RKO to the veteran, who aims to establish himself as the locker room leader in the wake of John Cena’s retirement.
Conflict with Logan Paul Over Leg Day Remarks
Orton’s tensions extend beyond The Miz, as Logan Paul expressed displeasure after Orton criticized him and Austin Theory for skipping leg workouts. In a recent YouTube vlog, Paul humorously disclosed that he reported Orton to Triple H, responding to a message from Orton teasing him about skipping leg day.
“Randy sent me a DM and said something like, ‘I see you’re skipping leg day or something.’ But I’m not. I do legs once a week at least. I’m just saying, I’m not telling you how to do your job, but you might want to tell these part-timers not to get into it with the full-timer. Yeah, bro. I’m a full-timer,” Paul said.
Despite the apparent friction, Paul has appeared on WWE television more frequently than Orton recently. Paul’s report to Triple H was intended in jest, and Orton later apologized by sending an image showcasing his legs to Paul.
Upcoming WWE Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament Taking Shape
SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis revealed plans for the WWE Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament set to begin on January 16 in London. The competition will feature four initial one-on-one qualifier matches, with winners advancing to compete in a Fatal 4-Way match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 24. The victor will earn a title shot against Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble.
Randy Orton is scheduled to face The Miz in one of the qualifying bouts. Other qualifiers include Damian Priest versus Solo Sikoa, Matt Cardona facing Trick Williams, and Ilja Dragunov competing against Sami Zayn.
Implications for Randy Orton and WWE Title Picture
Orton’s upcoming matches and backstage conflicts highlight the volatile environment in WWE as wrestlers jockey for prominence and opportunities. His involvement in the No. 1 Contender’s Tournament and ongoing tensions with peers such as Logan Paul demonstrate the intersecting personal and professional challenges he faces. The outcomes of these events will influence not only Orton’s career trajectory but also the landscape leading into major pay-per-view events like the Royal Rumble.
