The Disappointing 2026 WWE Run of Randy Orton (And How it Can Be Salvaged)

Suffice it to say, the 2026 WWE Run of Randy Orton has been nothing short of disappointing. One of the most legendary figures in WWE history over the last 20+ years, a man they call “The Viper” and the “Apex Predator,” has been neutered, and to no fault of his own. Again, this is not the performer’s problem, and it has a lot to do with the promoter’s decisions. In this feature, we explain the problems that have plagued Orton throughout 2026 and how WWE can course-correct before it’s too late and heading into 2027.