The Viper Randy Orton last appearance on WWE TV came on June 21st episode of Monday Night Raw, in which he lost his Money In The Bank qualifying match to John Morrison. He also set to appear on following episode of Raw but he didn’t show up and Riddle took his spot.
Are you serious, BRO?@RandyOrton just used @SuperKingofBros‘s Bro-Derek for the win against @AustinCreedWins on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/vdOqY2bw0u
— WWE (@WWE) June 1, 2021
It’s been over a month Orton wasn’t seen on WWE TV and fans are eagerly waiting to see him back. Now, we got an update about Orton’s absence on red brand. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reported that Orton name has been listed on WWE’s disable/inactive list from the past month and there is no concrete reason given for missing weekly show of red brand.
It was also noted that there were no issues between the The Viper Randy Orton and WWE and both sides hoping that he will be returned back to television for the August 2nd episode of Monday Night Raw, which is three weeks before Summer Slam 2021.
Even in Orton’s absence, he has been used in the storyline with Riddle, in which former US Champion Riddle constantly asking apology for his mistake and requesting him to come back to Raw.
Where are you, @RandyOrton?@SuperKingofBros misses you.#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/QHcdC1jkum
— WWE (@WWE) July 20, 2021
Sean Ross Sapp further stated that WWE have creative plans for Randy Orton and Riddle for this year’s Summer Slam but they were changed due to the unforseen circumstances involving Orton. If Randy Orton able to back to WWE at start of August, he would probably joined with Riddle.
While the initial creative plans haven’t been revealed but three weeks seems to be enough to build them towards Raw Tag Team Titles match against AJ Styles and Omos at Summer Slam 2021.
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L#MITB @AJStylesOrg @TheGiantOmos pic.twitter.com/jgXSWPZME4— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2021
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