Randy Orton Teases Return, Calls His Absence “Milking It” Amid Back Injury Reports

Randy Orton took to social media Sunday to address reports he’s been sidelined with a recurring back injury, writing, “Lmao just milking it guys, leave me alone I’m trying to enjoy my summer before I come back and take that #15.” The 14-time WWE Champion alluded to his WrestleMania 42 loss to Cody Rhodes and indicated he’s simply biding his time before chasing a 15th world title.

Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer has reported Orton’s absence is related to a long-running back issue that at one point nearly ended his career, and announcers highlighted that injury during the WrestleMania match. Rhodes walked away with the victory that night, but Orton later connected on a punt that legitimately injured Rhodes’ orbital bone and left him with a black eye following the show.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/randy-orton-explains-wwe-absence-just-milking-it-guys/.