Reports indicate that Randy Orton and Kevin Owens are expected to return to WWE programming in the near future. According to the Trending USA sources, both wrestlers are on track to come back very soon.
Randy Orton has been sidelined with a back injury. The injury resurfaced earlier and forced changes to previous plans that had involved him in a high profile program, including potential matches around WrestleMania. Sources state his return could occur as early as next week.
Kevin Owens has been out of action since early 2025 following a serious neck injury that required fusion surgery. Recent updates note that he has made progress in his recovery and has dropped weight while preparing for a possible in ring return. His last televised matches and appearances date back more than a year.
The same reports suggest WWE views both men as potential fresh opponents for current top stars CM Punk and Cody Rhodes. Punk and Rhodes are scheduled to compete against each other for the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam. Orton and Owens could step into related storylines once they are cleared and active again.
Neither return has received official confirmation from WWE. The information comes from industry reporting rather than company announcements. SummerSlam takes place this weekend, and some observers have discussed the possibility of one or both appearing around that event, though no firm details have been confirmed.
Orton, known as The Viper, remains under contract and has a long history as a multi time world champion. Owens, often called the Prizefighter, has been a consistent presence on the main roster for years prior to his injury. Both have prior in-ring history with each other and with several of the current top performers.
Further updates are expected once medical clearances and creative plans are finalized. For now, the latest reporting points to both Randy Orton and Kevin Owens moving closer to active status on the WWE roster.