In a move that will have the entire WWE Universe slithering with excitement, Randy Orton, the legendary “Viper” himself, has reportedly inked a fresh five-year deal with WWE, ensuring his place in the squared circle until 2029. While neither Orton nor WWE have confirmed these whispers, Fightful Select is confident enough to drop the news before Randy could hit them with an RKO outta nowhere.
So, what’s the scoop on this extension? According to a source with insider knowledge, it’s all about the Benjamins, baby! “[N]ot confirming that he did sign a new deal, but the guaranteed money associated with contracts now is a drastic shift from what it was in 2019. There have been changes to our live event schedule, touring, international dates, media obligations, merchandise and social media that would be much more fair to just reach a new deal in many situations.” Translation: WWE has deep pockets, and Randy’s got the keys to the vault.
Orton’s current deal, inked in 2019, had fans biting their nails when he flirted with the idea of jumping ship to AEW. But it seems like that was just a little bit of classic Orton mind games. Now, with this reported extension, it looks like Randy will be staying put, setting up a storybook ending to his career in the company where he’s become a 14-time World Champion. With Orton planning to retire at 50, this deal should take him right to the edge of that milestone—leaving just enough time for a few more RKOs and maybe even a 15th title reign.
And hey, Randy’s not the only veteran with a shiny new contract. CM Punk reportedly had his WWE deal restructured back in July, meaning the WWE Universe is in for a treat with these two megastars sticking around.