Randy Orton issues public statement following his loss to Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel 2026
As seen during the 2026 WWE Crown Jewel PLE, Randy Orton lost to Cody Rhodes in a Last Man Standing match. After the event, a fan wrote a message to Orton via Twitter/X…
“Seeing you lose that way – out and finished with your own signature – felt like watching the last true predator get taken down in the only arena that ever really mattered to us.
I’m not writing this to pretend the match wasn’t hard-fought or that Cody didn’t earn the moment in the story they’re telling. I’m writing it because the emotion is real.
Because after more than two decades of following every chapter, tonight felt heavier than most losses. It felt like a page turning on something permanent.
You don’t owe us anything. You’ve already given more than almost anyone in this business ever has. But if you’re reading this – even for a second – know that the kid who started watching you in 2002 is still here. Still proud. Still loyal. Still believing the Viper has more venom left.”
Here was Orton’s response…
“Whether it’s sooner, or later, I’ll be back. Guaranteed. WWE is my home away from home. I still have more to do, and until I am unable, I will continue to keep doing it.”
Whether it’s sooner, or later, I’ll be back. Guaranteed. WWE is my home away from home. I still have more to do, and until I am unable, I will continue to keep doing it. https://t.co/XheHyj1quT
— Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) November 8, 2026