Randy Orton has revealed that he still has a number of years left on his WWE contract, and what he hopes his long-term future in wrestling will look like after this point.
Debuting on the main roster back in 2002, Orton is now one of the most tenured performers in company history. With more TV and PLE/PPV matches than any performer in wrestling history, Orton has been on a full-time schedule for more than 2 decades. Not following the path of John Cena or The Rock to pursue a career in Hollywood, The Viper has remained a key fixture throughout most of his career.
However, with the likes of John Cena, AJ Styles and potentially Brock Lesnar all retiring over the past few months, Orton may not be far off his final match. While speaking with The Schmo ahead of WrestleMania 42, Orton confirmed that he has 4 years left on his current deal. When discussing what the future holds, the 14-time World Champion added that he may adopt The Undertaker’s schedule of only competing once a year:
“I do have four years left on my contract and maybe when that’s over, I’ll get The Undertaker schedule and pop around for WrestleMania every year and then ride until the wheels fall off, literally.”
Orton recently turned 46 years old, meaning that he will be 50 when his current deal expires.
Randy Orton Talks WWE Contract And Dream Feud
Given Orton’s WWE longevity, The Viper has worked with just about every top name from multiple eras, such as John Cena, Mick Foley, Cody Rhodes and Triple H. When asked about a dream opponent, Orton responded that he would love to have an extended program with Finn Balor:
“Finn Balor to me, I’ve been in the ring with him, but I’ve never had a singles match, let alone a feud. I would love to be able to say that I did by the end of my career. I think Finn Balor is an amazing talent. There’s nobody smoother than him.”
