Elimination Chamber 2025: Randy Orton returns to WWE programming, delivers an RKO to Kevin Owens
Elimination Chamber 2025: Randy Orton returned to the WWE at Elimination Chamber 2025 and saved Sami Zayn from a potential career-ending injury at the hands of Kevin Owens. Earlier, KO beat his arch rival in an ¡®Unsanctioned Match¡¯.
Kevin Owens defeated his friend-turned-foe Sami Zayn in an ¡®Unsanctioned¡¯ match at Elimination Chamber 2025. The two men out on a brutal classic, which featured several intense moments. Once the contest ended, the ¡®Prizefighter¡¯ tried to end his already injured rival¡¯s career but his plans were foiled by a returning Randy Orton.
Randy Orton saves Sami Zayn
Kevin Owns tried to end Sami Zayn¡¯s career after defeating him in a gruelling and unpredictable contest. However, he could not do so as Randy Orton returned to WWE programming as KO geared up to deliver a piledriver (a banned move) to his fallen foe. The former ¡®Legend Killer¡¯ then delivered an RKO to the man who put him out of action last November.
2009 RANDY ORTON WAS WITH US FOR A MOMENT
¡ª FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) March 2, 2025
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Orton even tried to deliver a punt kick to Owens but was restrained by officials. This segment set the stage for a potential showdown between the two men at WrestleMania 41.
About Randy Orton and the road ahead
Randy Orton has been an integral part of the WWE since 2002. During his illustrious career, he has feuded with the likes The Undertaker and HHH. The former Evolution has also held multiple titles. Going by what happened during Elimination Chamber 2025, Sami Zayn is expected to be out of action for a while with a neck injury. This suggests that the coast his clear for Orton to settle scores with KO at the ¡®Show of Shows¡¯. His potential addition to the card, which features the likes of Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair, is expected to make it even more star-studded.
Roktim Rajpal is a Principal Digital Content Producer at Indiatimes. He has been an entertainment journalist for a decade. Roktim is a movie buff and specialises in covering South cinema and Bollywood. He also takes a keen interest in web series.
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