WWE Announces Randy Orton’s Knee Assessment on 5/31 SmackDown

Randy Orton finds himself in a bit of a situation following his match with Gunther at the WWE King and Queen of the Ring event.

Gunther emerged victorious in the finals of the King of the Ring tournament, albeit amidst controversy. The pivotal moment came when Gunther secured the pin over Orton, yet one of his shoulders remained off the mat. Notably, Orton displayed visible distress, clutching his knee in agony following a kick-out by Gunther, who had been targeting Orton’s knee throughout the match.

On the recent episode of WWE SmackDown airing on May 31, the commentary team mentioned that Orton was undergoing evaluation for his knee, promising updates as they become available. Later in the broadcast, Kevin Owens revealed that Orton was recovering at home. This revelation intertwined with Owens engaging in a tense exchange with Paul Heyman regarding his ongoing feud with The Bloodline, a storyline that also involved Orton.

Stay tuned to Ringside News for further developments on Orton’s condition.

What are your thoughts on the controversy surrounding Randy Orton’s match with Gunther at the WWE King and Queen of the Ring event? How do you think Orton’s knee injury and the ongoing storyline with The Bloodline will impact his future in WWE? Share your insights and predictions for Orton’s recovery and upcoming feuds in the comment section below!