Randy Orton’s WWE Return Timeline: Targeting March Comeback Ahead of WrestleMania 41

One Big Thing

Randy Orton is expected to return to WWE by March, setting up a potential WrestleMania 41 appearance following his recovery from cervical cord neurapraxia.

Key Details

• Orton has been sidelined since November after taking a piledriver from Kevin Owens
• WWE sources indicate a March return timeline
• Return planned during WWE’s European “Road to WrestleMania” tour
• Potential WrestleMania match against Kevin Owens being considered

By The Numbers

• WrestleMania 41 would mark Orton’s 19th appearance at the event
• Ranks third in all-time WrestleMania appearances behind:
  • The Undertaker (27 appearances)
  • Triple H (23 appearances)
• Has only missed 2 WrestleManias (2016, 2023) since his 2004 debut

Why It Matters

Orton’s return adds star power to WWE’s biggest event of the year and provides closure to his storyline with Kevin Owens, which began when they formed an unlikely alliance to help Cody Rhodes against The Bloodline before Owens’ betrayal.

What’s Next

Kevin Owens faces Sami Zayn in an unsanctioned match at Elimination Chamber this Saturday, which could impact potential WrestleMania plans with Orton.

What are your thoughts on Randy Orton’s potential return? Would you like to see him face Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 41? Share your opinions in the comments below.