Randy Orton Preparing for a WWE Break After Crown Jewel Loss — Report

Bibon SinhaTue, November 10, 2026 at 1:08 AM UTC

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Randy Orton may have to wait some time before returning to WWE TV. The Viper recently suffered a loss to Cody Rhodes in a Last Man Standing match at Crown Jewel. Now, a new report has revealed that he is expected to miss several upcoming WWE events.

Orton’s last match saw him put Rhodes through severe punishment. The two stars battled for more than 27 minutes. The finish came after Rhodes delivered Orton’s own Punt Kick, leaving the Viper unable to beat the ten-count.

Following his defeat, a fan shared a lengthy message on X about Orton’s career and his impact on pro wrestling. The message also reflected on how difficult it was to see him suffer another major loss at this stage of his career.

Orton noticed the post and reassured the fan that his WWE journey wasn’t over. However, it didn’t offer any clues about when he would return.

What Randy Orton’s reported WWE break means for his future

During a recent Q&A session, WrestleVotes was asked about Orton’s expected return to WWE. The outlet provided an update on the veteran’s current schedule and revealed that he isn’t expected back until after the holiday season.

“Randy will be back after the holidays. He will miss Survivor Series and WrestlePalooza,” WrestleVotes reported (H/T: EWRESTLING NEWS).

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This means the Viper is unlikely to be part of WWE’s plans for the two major PLEs. While the report doesn’t provide an exact return date, it suggests that the company is prepared to keep him away for several more weeks.

Randy Orton’s absence also leaves questions about his next storyline. WWE has yet to reveal what comes next for The Viper.

Despite being 46, Orton hasn’t shown any interest in slowing down permanently. Earlier this year, following his Elimination Chamber victory, he admitted he wanted to win at least one more world championship before retiring.

Orton currently has 14 world title reigns, tying him with Triple H. Two more victories would put him level with Ric Flair, while three would see him match John Cena’s record of 17.

The Viper hasn’t held a world championship since 2020.

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