Randy Orton Announces Major Return, Vows Brutality on SmackDown

During SmackDown’s March 7 opening segment, Randy Orton threatened to deliver his infamous punt kick to Kevin Owens, claiming the voices in his head have returned.

Randy Orton Announces Major Return, Vows Brutality on SmackDown
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  • Randy Orton announced his return on the March 7 edition of SmackDown, promising brutality and his legendary punt kick to Kevin Owens.
  • Orton revealed the "voices" in his head had returned after his Elimination Chamber 2025 encounter, signaling a more ruthless and violent approach.
  • WWE officials previously stopped Orton from executing the punt kick on Owens at Elimination Chamber, leading to his renewed aggression.
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Randy Orton opened the March 7 edition of SmackDown with an ominous message for Kevin Owens, promising to deliver his legendary punt kick.

Orton stood in the center of the ring and addressed the audience, announcing that the voices had returned to his head after their Elimination Chamber 2025 encounter in Toronto on March 1.

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The voices started talking to me again.

The 14-time world champion explained that he had been missing this feeling of ruthlessness, vowing to embrace a more violent approach moving forward. His statement comes less than a week after WWE officials prevented him from executing the dangerous maneuver at Elimination Chamber.

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During the March 1 premium live event in Toronto, Orton had positioned himself to deliver the punt kick to Owens, but security and officials rushed to the ring and stopped him before he could connect.

Orton also addressed Owens’ recent actions during the segment, particularly targeting his behavior following their intense confrontation at Elimination Chamber.

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