WWE: Randy Orton Confirms He Signed New Contract, John Cena on Number of Dates for Retirement Tour, Otis Accepts Open Challenge for NXT North American Title for 8/13 NXT Show

Randy Orton Confirms Signing of New Contract with WWE

As noted before, Randy Orton is currently believed to have recently signed a new long-term contract with WWE.

Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp reported that Orton recently contacted him and confirmed that his report was true about him recently signing a new contract with WWE.

Sapp reported that Orton also confirmed that his new deal with WWE is for five years in length.

Besides Fightful, Orton also confirmed the signing of his new deal in a recent interview with Marca.com. Orton stated:

“I just signed a five-year contract extension and I don’t have to rush. I have all the time in the world as far as I’m concerned. I feel great. I feel healthy.”

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John Cena Comments on Number of Dates for His In-Ring Retirement Tour

As noted before, John Cena will be holding a retirement tour for his in-ring WWE and wrestling career in 2025.

Collider.com held a recent interview with Cena. One of the topics discussed included Cena’s thoughts about the number of dates his retirement tour will be in length.

“This is one thing I can give you—I can probably confirm the Peacemaker will take us to the end of 2024, and I can say that with the utmost conviction because I have given the calendar year 2025 to WWE. I am retiring in 2025, and I start that farewell tour in January and I’ll end it in December. It’s gonna be right around 36 dates around the world to pay thanks and gratitude to the WWE audiences around the world. So, that’s what I’m doing in 2025.”

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Otis Accepts Oba Femi’s Open Challenge for NXT North American Title Tuesday’s NXT Show

As noted before, current NXT North American Champion Oba Femi made a surprise appearance at Monday’s WWE RAW show in Austin, Texas. Femi was involved in a staredown with Otis during Alpha Academy’s entrance for their Texas Tornado Tag Team match on the show. Femi’s appearance was teased by commentary to be due to him scouting a potential opponent for his title.

Following the match, WWE held a digital exclusive backstage interview with Alpha Academy. One of the topics discussed included Otis’ thoughts about his interaction with Femi and accepted his open challenge for his title at Tuesday’s NXT show.

“Oba, how ya doing? I’m Otis. That 20 pounds of gold on your shoulder sure looks damn good. If there’s one thing that people know out there, it’s I’m one mean [grunts] mother. I’m coming for you. Tomorrow night, open challenge for the North American Championship, oh yes, it’s big Otis versus Oba. Oh, yeah!”

Transcript h/t: Fightful.com