The Apex Predator has not been seen on WWE television since losing in the main event of WrestleMania 42.
Randy Orton was planned for an autograph signing in New York at Fanatics Fest but was recently pulled from that. Luckily, it seems he will still be apart of the event this weekend.
According to Wrestlevotes on Fightful Select , Fanatics Fest still expects him to be part of the weekend itself in some capacity and it seems WWE expects the same.
“We’re also told that those at Fanatics are expecting the ‘Apex Predator’ to be in attendance. While his scheduled appearance have been removed, the expectation on both sides is that Orton will still be at the event.”
Orton was a major focus for WWE in the first half of 2026. The Viper won the Elimination Chamber and was in the main event of WrestleMania against Cody Rhodes. Even though Orton lost, the night ended with him attacking Rhodes and standing on top. But since that point, he hasn’t been on television. Orton is a 14 time World Champion and the story at Mania was to get within two of the record that was just set by John Cena.
