Randy Orton shared the reason for performing an RKO on Nick Aldis

Randy Orton wants his match at WWE WrestleMania 41.

It’s been a week since Kevin Owens shared the devastating news of his neck injury, which would keep him out of WrestleMania. The news came as a shock to WWE and its fans. Nick Aldis had to pay the price of telling Randy against Kevin Owens that his match was canceled. Randy delivered an RKO to Nick Aldis before leaving the ring.

Can't wait for the comeback, @FightOwensFight 🥹 pic.twitter.com/n2sg989QKX
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2025

The repercussions of RKO were seen today when Nick Aldis called Randy Orton out. The “Voices” hit and Randy Orton came out to a huge crowd reception as always. Randy Orton was in no mood to apologize today. He told Nick that he was wrong when he thought anything else would happen. Randy Orton took the mic and had a few warnings for the SmackDown General Manager.

Also Read: Kevin Owens Injury Update: Is Kevin Owens Really Injured

Randy Orton warned Nick Aldis to give him his match at WrestleMania 41

Randy Orton reminded Nick Aldis he paid a $100,000 fine last year for performing an RKO on him when the fine was only $50,000. He told him that he made the advance payment and that the extra amount was for the future. Nick Aldis replied that he didn’t want Randy’s money, he wanted his respect. Randy Orton told Nick that he respects Nick but that respect might not be there if the former doesn’t get his WrestleMania match.

"I paid in advance and I think we're even"

Can't argue with that logic 🤷@RandyOrton #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/uW35qatiVk
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2025

Randy Orton tell Nick that, it would be his 20th WrestleMania and he doesn’t want to miss it. He asked Nick Aldis to find him an opponent for WrestleMania or remove the suit and appear in the ring himself against him. He warns Nick to give him the match at WrestleMania else he won’t apologize to Mickie James (Nick’s wife) for what he would do if he doesn’t get his match.

.@RandyOrton has made it clear that he is is NOT missing #WrestleMania 😤
#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/HJepfGuSXd
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2025

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I am Ashish Negi, and I work as a WWE and NFL writer at The Playoffs. I have 5 years of experience in content writing, and I have written in different domains like Real Estate, but I found my love while writing in sports. I love watching sports and have been a fan of WWE and cricket. I got an opportunity to write full-time on WWE and NFL here, so following the footstep of my hero John Cena, I turn heel on my last company