Randy Orton has given fans a clearer picture of how much time he has left in WWE, and he already has a plan for what comes after.
Speaking to The Schmo before his WrestleMania 42 match against Cody Rhodes, Orton revealed he has four years remaining on his current contract and outlined exactly what he envisions for the chapter that follows.
“I do have four years left on my contract and maybe when that’s over, I’ll get The Undertaker schedule and pop around for WrestleMania every year and then ride until the wheels fall off, literally,” Orton said.
The comment suggests Orton sees himself remaining connected to WWE long after his full-time run concludes, following the model The Undertaker established in the final years of his career, making select appearances at the biggest events rather than working a full schedule.
Orton, 46, has been part of the WWE roster since 2002 and confirmed signing a five-year contract extension in 2024. “I just signed a five-year extension to my contract. I’ve got some time left to do this. I feel better than I’ve felt in over a decade,” he said at the time. With four years now remaining on that deal, Orton is entering the final stretch of his contracted run at what appears to be a strong physical point in his career.
His WrestleMania 42 Night One main event against Rhodes was one of the most physical matches of the weekend, leaving both men bloodied before Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship. Despite the loss, Orton stood tall at the close of the night following a post-match attack that left Rhodes needing medical attention, positioning the feud to continue in the weeks ahead.