Seth Rollins Addresses Randy Orton’s Health Concerns After SmackDown Incident

The fallout from WWE Crown Jewel 2024 has been nothing short of explosive, with Randy Orton and Kevin Owens taking their rivalry to a shocking new level. On the November 8 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, tensions boiled over as Owens delivered a vicious piledriver to Orton, leaving the WWE legend stretchered out of the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Now, Seth Rollins is weighing in on the situation, offering insight into Orton’s condition and what the future might hold for the Apex Predator.

Speaking to SI’s Fantasy Dirt, Rollins, who shares a rich history with Orton in WWE, got candid about the recent injury scare. He didn’t shy away from addressing Orton’s past health issues, particularly his spinal surgeries, but assured fans that retirement isn’t on the horizon just yet.

“That is out of my jurisdiction,” Rollins began. “I do know this. Randy does not have a healthy spine. Obviously, he had surgery on it. Maybe last year, two years ago now, I think, on his lower back. So, hopefully, Randy is not too injured. He’ll be back soon. I promise. At some point. It’s not so serious that he has to retire. I don’t believe.”

The incident, which WWE later confirmed resulted in a cervical cord neurapraxia diagnosis for Orton, has left fans concerned about the future of the former WWE Champion. With no set timetable for his return, speculation about the severity of the injury continues to swirl. Rollins’ comments, however, provide a glimmer of hope for Orton’s dedicated fanbase.

The piledriver capped off a heated exchange between Owens and Orton on SmackDown. Owens, donning a bold “Kevin Is Right” t-shirt, confronted Orton after weeks of brewing animosity sparked at Crown Jewel. With Orton aligning with Cody Rhodes and Owens’ fiery attack on Rhodes setting the feud ablaze, their confrontation was destined to explode.

Fans were stunned as Owens’ piledriver left Orton motionless in the ring. Medical personnel rushed in, and the chilling sight of Orton being stretchered out has since been the topic of heated discussions across the WWE Universe.

Rollins’ comments come as a reminder of Orton’s resilience and his long-standing dedication to the business. “It’s not so serious that he has to retire,” Rollins reiterated, offering a sigh of relief to those fearing the worst.

Do you think Randy Orton will make a full recovery and return to WWE? Or has the Apex Predator’s storied career reached its final chapter? Let us know your thoughts and hopes for Orton’s comeback in the comments below!