A significant record in WWE is about to change hands, as Randy Orton is on the verge of surpassing his legendary rival, The Undertaker. When Orton competes at SummerSlam 2025, he will participate in his 17th match at the event, breaking the tie he currently holds with The Phenom for the most appearances.
Orton himself confirmed the milestone during the official SummerSlam Kickoff event, reflecting on his history with the summer spectacle and looking ahead to the record-setting night.
“I did win my very first world championship at SummerSlam in 2004 and I went on to compete in sixteen SummerSlams so far, that has me tied for the most SummerSlam matches in the history of the WWE, tied with the one-and-only Undertaker. So, at SummerSlam will be my record-setting match. I tell you what, I see me leaving MetLife Stadium with gold around my waist [Michael] Cole, and I’m gonna fight John Cena, I’m gonna do it at MetLife, I’m gonna have all these beautiful New Yorkers there cheering my as on,” Orton stated.
While Orton prepares to etch his name into the SummerSlam history books, The Undertaker is exploring a new chapter in his own career away from the ring. Mark Calaway confirmed on June 21 that he is in discussions to potentially join the WWE creative team, a role he is seriously considering.
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The WWE Hall of Famer explained that his interest in the creative process was reignited after coaching for the A&E series “WWE LFG.” He expressed a desire to help shape the company’s future and guide the next generation of talent.
“If there is something I can do that can make our product better and help talent, then I’m on board for that,” Calaway said.
Despite his interest, Calaway acknowledged the significant hurdles involved. He emphasized that the role is a “really large ask” that demands full dedication, noting that his residency in Texas presents a logistical challenge given the creative team’s demanding schedule. He would only accept if he could be “100% committed.”
The Undertaker’s potential move into a creative role was foreshadowed by earlier reports. In mid-June, wrestling veteran Konnan mentioned that Calaway had been present backstage at recent WWE events, including Money in the Bank, and was already contributing ideas and seemed “very interested” in joining the team permanently.
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