Randy Orton feels back to his best after his back fusion surgery.
The 14-time WWE Champion spent 18-months out of the ring, after suffering a back injury in the summer of 2022. He was told he’d have to retire from wrestling, something the Viper struggled with immensely.
However, his return at Survivor Series 2023 quelled fears of the end of his career. He has since been back to his best, and is set to face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at Bash In Berlin.
Randy Orton spoke with The Independent about his recent back fusion. he claimed that he thought his career over, but now he feels like he’s “still in my prime” following the surgery.
The former WWE Champion also noted that he’s been able to do things he hasn’t been able to do since he was in his 20s.
“[Being] told I’d never wrestle again, that kind of sent me into a tailspin.” Randy Orton told The Independent. “It was very depressing being at home and not knowing what my future held. It took a long time for me to get out of that funk. I thought my career was over after the surgery. It was tough to recoup from that, to spiritually recover.”
“I was able to do things in the gym that I hadn’t done since I was in my 20s, and since I had my back fixed, I was able to strengthen it. That gave me new life. That gave me stability – almost like body armour, so to speak, that I had never had before.”
“Ever since I had my back fused, it’s like a new lease on life… I believe this is the biggest match I’ve had since returning. You know, it’s crazy to say, but I feel like I’m still in my prime in the profession that I’m in. That really excites me.”
