Update on Randy Orton’s WWE Return, Speculation on Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam Opponent

Randy Orton

Randy Orton is scheduled to visit the WWE Performance Center in Orlando next week to train in anticipation of being medically cleared for his return to the ring.

Orton has been out of action since December 2015 after having shoulder surgery. We noted this past week that word was Orton was about a month away from getting back in the ring but he is being advertised for some WWE live events in August.

PWInsider adds that there’s speculation within WWE that Orton may be the one facing Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam on August 21st.

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