Randy Orton Vows To Return After Crown Jewel Defeat
“Whether it's sooner, or later, I'll be back. Guaranteed. WWE is my home away from home. I still have more to do, and until I am unable, I will continue to keep doing it.— Randy OrtonPart of our coverage ofWWE Crown Jewel 2026Full card & results →
Randy Orton lost his Last Man Standing match against Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel after receiving a punt kick that left him unable to answer the ten count. Orton had been dealing with a back injury that sidelined him for much of the year, limiting his television appearances to pursuits involving Cody Rhodes and attempts to capture his 15th WWE Championship.
Following the Crown Jewel event, Orton posted a message on social media declaring his intention to return to WWE. "Whether it’s sooner, or later, I’ll be back. Guaranteed," he wrote. Orton added that WWE remains his home away from home and that he still has more to accomplish in the ring.
He stated he will continue performing until he is physically unable to do so. It remains unclear at this time how much time, if any, Orton will miss after the Last Man Standing match.
Story timeline · 13 reports
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- Randy Orton Breaks Silence After WWE Crown Jewel LossPer Yardbarker: Per Yardbarker: Randy Orton left WWE Crown Jewel bloodied and beaten, and he has since made clear that his career isn’t over.
- Randy Orton Breaks Silence After Crown Jewel Loss to Cody Rhodes0 WWE legend Randy Orton has broken his silence after his Crown Jewel defeat.
- Randy Orton Sends A Clear Message About His WWE Future After Losing To Cody Rhodes At Crown Jewel 2026New details are emerging on this story from NDTV Sports: Randy Orton Sends A Clear Message About His WWE Future After Losing To Cody Rhodes At Crown Jewel 2026.
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- On the Record: Randy Orton Speaks On WWE Future Following Brutal Crown Jewel LossThe Apex Predator then responded with a pretty definitive promise about his WWE future.
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- Match Made: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy OrtonNew details are emerging on this story from Official: WWE.com: Cody Rhodes vs.
- Randy Orton is done playing games with Cody Rhodes: Crown Jewel Countdown — FULL INTERVIEWThe latest: the latest: Randy Orton gets brutally honest about his relationship with Cody Rhodes and how he will be the Last Man Standing at Crown Jewel 2026.
- Match Made: Winner of Randy Orton vs. Cody RhodesThe latest: a WWE insider has given his take on who should come out on top this Saturday.
Sources: Wrestling Inc · AOL.com · Ringside News · Yardbarker · NDTV Sports · Wrestling Observer