Randy Orton responds to Logan Paul after the WWE Champion posted a new gym photo just ahead of Raw in Dusseldorf, Germany. Orton sent Paul a humorous direct message, teasing him about “skipping leg day,” which quickly caught the attention of both fans and the WWE community through social media.
Backstory: Friendly Banter and Recent WWE History
Logan Paul, alongside his Vision teammate Austin Theory, shared a gym photo from Dusseldorf while WWE’s Road to Royal Rumble European tour was underway with events spanning several countries in January. Shortly after the post, Orton reached out through Instagram direct message, providing their first private exchange since April 2024. The message, captured by Paul and posted to his Instagram Story, immediately gained traction online.
“Skipping leg day again I see”
— Randy Orton, in a direct message to Logan Paul
Logan Paul reacted to Orton’s jab by posting a screenshot of the message and commenting “wtf @randyorton” for his followers. To underline the friendly rivalry, Paul later uploaded a follow-up photo after a leg workout, dedicating his session to Orton, further fueling the playful exchange between the two WWE stars.
Context of Their Ongoing WWE Rivalry
The last time the duo corresponded was in a now-expired Instagram Story from April 1, 2024, which coincided with Paul’s 29th birthday—a week before he defended the WWE United States Championship against both Randy Orton and Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 40. Two months prior, Orton had eliminated Paul from the World Heavyweight Title #1 contender’s Elimination Chamber match, intensifying their on-screen competition. Their athletic rivalry also continued into SummerSlam 2025, where Logan Paul teamed up with Drew McIntyre to defeat Randy Orton and the debuting Jelly Roll.
These events and social media exchanges highlight the camaraderie and competitive spirit between Paul and Orton, visible both in and out of the ring. Current developments, including this exchange, keep fans engaged as major WWE storylines unfold on the European tour, particularly for those following events in Dusseldorf such as the upcoming match featuring Austin Theory and Bronson Reed versus Penta & Dragon Lee on the January 12 episode of WWE Raw.
Social Media Reaction and Viral Moments
Logan Paul has revealed Randy Orton’s message to him about his gym photo with Austin Theory:
“Skipping leg day again I see”
This is the first DM exchanged between the duo since April 2024 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/QbIbvnHVtt
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) January 12, 2026
Randy Orton said I skip leg day pic.twitter.com/ek49zxAGaO
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) January 12, 2026
The public nature of their interactions coupled with direct references to key moments in their professional rivalry has increased fan interest and engagement. Platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram have become stages for these friendly feuds, with accounts like WrestleTalk sharing screenshots and commentary to a wider wrestling audience. Tags such as #WWE, #LoganPaul, and #RandyOrton circulated with enthusiastic responses as viewers embraced the banter.
Significance for WWE Fans and the Road Ahead
The ongoing exchange between Randy Orton and Logan Paul reflects not only their competitive relationship but also WWE’s use of social media to engage audiences between televised events and pay-per-view matches. With the next round of house shows and the major episode of WWE Raw on the horizon in Dusseldorf, these social moments add to the larger storyline, keeping both the fans and the wrestling community watching closely for future developments.
Randy Orton said I skip leg day pic.twitter.com/ek49zxAGaO
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) January 12, 2026
Logan Paul has revealed Randy Orton's message to him about his gym photo with Austin Theory:
"Skipping leg day again I see"
This is the first DM exchanged between the duo since April 2024 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/QbIbvnHVtt
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) January 12, 2026
