Source: WrestleChat

By C.J. Quinn
– Posted on February 20, 2016Posted in: News, WWE

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair noted on his latest “Wooo! Nation” podcast that he’s heard Randy Orton will not be ready for WWE’s WrestleMania 32 pay-per-view on April 3rd. It’s been expected that Orton, who had shoulder surgery on December 8th, would not be ready for the big show but apparently that’s now confirmed within the company.

Flair, who was one of the first to report on Orton’s issues in late 2015, said Orton had the surgery done by a different doctor just to be safe, noting that this surgery was a lot more complex than people realize.

As noted, Orton was recently informed by doctors that he will not need the neck surgery that was rumored. WWE officials were looking at having Orton back before May at last word.

Am I the only one who hasn't missed Orton?

He needs to come back with something fresh.

XIV wrote:Am I the only one who hasn't missed Orton?

He needs to come back with something fresh.

I agree with you, but I'm honestly not sure what "fresh" would be at this point. I don't know if what he needs is something fresh for him so much as it is something for someone else. He's feuded with everyone on the top of the card except for Ambrose, and I'm not sure I particularly want to see that. The best thing for Orton to do upon his return would be to feud with Cesaro and put Cesaro over strong in a program that goes on for a good four to six months.