Real Reason Behind Randy Orton’s WWE Absence After WrestleMania 42 Revealed

TLDR

Randy Orton's absence from WWE television since WrestleMania 42 is due to a significant back injury that has been lingering for years and previously almost ended his career, according to a report from Dave Meltzer. WWE has begun advertising Orton for the May 29 episode of WWE SmackDown in Barcelona, Spain, suggesting a potential return is approaching. Reports also indicate that this back injury may have influenced WWE's decision not to put the Undisputed WWE Championship on Orton at WrestleMania 42.