Randy Orton Annnounced For 8/7 WWE SmackDown

Randy Orton is set to make his return to WWE SmackDown.

The Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA announced that Orton will be live on the August 7 episode of WWE SmackDown.

Orton made his return to WWE at SummerSlam, hitting Cody Rhodes with the RKO and costing him in an Undisputed WWE Title bout against CM Punk. It was the first time Orton had been seen since losing to Rhodes at WrestleMania 42.

JUST ANNOUNCED! The Viper Randy Orton returns to SmackDown after RKOing Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam

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— Xfinity Mobile Arena (@XMobileArena) August 6, 2026

Here is the current lineup for SmackDown:

• Kevin Owens and CM Punk to appear
• Chelsea Green to appear
• Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill
• Randy Orton to appear

Fightful will have live coverage of SmackDown on Friday followed by a post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.