Randy Orton finally returned to WWE at Survivor Series in 2023 after being on a recovery hiatus for several months. Now, the wrestler appears inside the ring regularly. However, the injury that he endured during his match against The Usos in 2022 scarred him in real life. On several occasions, Orton has detailed the experience of being injured, but he recently revealed the mental torment that came with it.

Accepting and dealing with his physical state was not easy for The Viper. While talking to Sports Illustrated, Orton revealed his reaction when the doctors broke the bad news.

Randy Orton was advised to end his career

The WWE legend had tried his best to avoid cortisone shots. He claimed that it is a slippery road to go down. However, his 2022 injury changed his mind, and he got one shot to improve his condition. Unfortunately, no shot was able to help his body at the time.

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Orton’s health was degrading fast and due to his slipped discs, he couldn’t even use the toilet without excruciating pain or his legs going numb. While talking to SI, he revealed that doctors also suggested that he leave wrestling.

He said, “I’m working with top-of-their-class neurosurgeons, and they’re telling me, ‘You’ve had a great career. Maybe it’s time to hang up the boots. You’ve got to think of quality of life after your career.’” Orton further added, “That’s always been a priority for me, but hearing all this, after thinking I was going to get an epidural cortisone shot and I’d be fine, it was tough. I’ll be honest–I broke into tears.”

Even the former WWE Champion’s father revealed to the media during his hiatus that professionals were hinting at him to put an end to his career. However, the 43-year-old didn’t give up because this wasn’t the first time that he had to recover from a serious injury.

Randy Orton and his various injuries

In the very first year of his career, Orton suffered an injury to his shoulder while wrestling against Hardcore Holly in 2002. Six years later, Orton had undergone a collarbone injury. This was made worse when he faced a motorbike accident.

Orton was single-handedly handling The Nexus and The Corre during his prime years. During this storyline, the legendary wrestler endured an injury that required him to take some time off work.

How Many Times Randy Orton Has Taken a Backseat in WWE Due to Major Injuries?

After a few more injuries the wrestler suffered, he finally faced The Usos in a match that could’ve been his last. Unaware of the consequences, Orton wrestled against the Samoan twins. This eventually led him to face excruciating pain along with psychological hurdles while dealing with the problem at hand.

Despite all the odds, Orton managed to make a full recovery, following spinal fusion surgery. This, plus an extended period of recovery and a change in his diet and exercise regime has turned Orton into the fighting machine he is today, post-recovery.

What do you think about Orton’s recovery period and his performance post-hiatus?

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