WWE: Randy Orton “Neck” Injury & WWE Return Plans Update, Giulia Injury Update, Lex Luger on Being “Always Hopeful” for WWE Hall of Fame Induction

Randy Orton “Neck Injury” Update – Orton Reportedly Set to Return Soon

As noted before, Randy Orton has been out of action from WWE since this past November due to him suffering a “neck injury” following Kevin Owens’ piledriver attack.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that his sources stated that Orton is currently expected to be making his return to WWE by next month. Johnson reported that WWE officials currently have plans for him to return in time for their upcoming new European tour before WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In regards to WrestleMania 41 match plans, Johnson reported that Orton is currently expected to feud with Owens once he returns and the two likely to face off against each other in a match at WrestleMania 41.

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Giulia Injury Update

As noted before, current NXT Women’s Champion Giulia is currently dealing with an undisclosed injury and is expected to take some time off to heal following WWE’s upcoming NXT Roadblock 2025 show.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that his sources provided an update stating that Giulia is currently not dealing with a major injury. One source spoken to reportedly stated that she is dealing with some “bumps and bruises” for her injury situation.

Johnson reported that those spoken to also stated that Giulia is currently 100% expected to work her scheduled match against Stephanie Vaquer at the NXT Roadblock 2025 show on March 1st.

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Lex Luger Comments on Him Being “Always Hopeful” for WWE Hall of Fame Induction

A recent episode of the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast featured wrestling legend Lex Luger as the guest. One of the topics discussed included Luger’s thoughts about him being always hopeful to be inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame one day.

“People say good things come to those who wait. Always hopeful. If not, I still have had a great career. There are a lot of deserving guys other than me who still aren’t in as well. It would be a huge honor if and when it happens.”

Luger also gave his thoughts about if his relationship with former TKO Group and WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon is the reason why he has not been inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame.

“I don’t know what criteria they do because there are a lot of guys who should have been in. I don’t know if it was me personally or anything with Vince. I’m not sure about that. Only they can answer that.”

Transcript h/t: Fightful.com