Randy Orton “Hurting” Just Days Before WWE WrestleMania 42 Title Match

TLDR

Randy Orton is reportedly dealing with physical issues just days before his WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 42. According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, while Pat McAfee's recent promo suggesting Orton would win the title seemed definitive, Orton's current physical condition could potentially change the match outcome if he needs time off. Despite these concerns, WWE still has Orton scheduled for the May 9 Backlash event in a tag team match alongside McAfee against Cody Rhodes and Jelly Roll.