10 WWE Nightmares That Could Come True In 2023

4. Randy Orton Is Forced Into Retirement

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Time to get up on ye olde soapbox.

It's obviously fine that some won't agree, but this fan believes Randy Orton is one of the greatest all-rounders in pro wrestling history. Promos have been a weak point in the past, but he's worked on that and actually produces some damn fine speeches these days. Is it all over though?

Recent reports paint a bleak picture for RKO fans everywhere. Randy's back injury has some behind the scenes worried that his career is all-but-done; if that's the case, then it's a sad end for one of WWE's longest-tenured star names. It'd also feel like there's some serious unfinished business for the guy.

Everyone will just have to wait and see on this one, but those reports do seem to be a 'no smoke without fire' situation. It'd absolutely suck if Orton wasn't able to retire on his own terms, and was forced from the ring like Edge back in 2011.

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