Kurt Angle Reveals Randy Orton's Back Surgery Will Hopefully Save His Career

Randy Orton's back injury is so serious that he would have had to retire if he didn't undergo surgery, Kurt Angle revealed on the latest episode of the Kurt Angle Show.

"Your back controls everything. You can't do anything when your back is hurting. I'll give you an example. Randy Orton just had surgery on his back. He literally couldn't do anything, and this surgery is hopefully saving his career. But that's how much back problems can affect you as a pro wrestler," Angle said.

Orton has been out of action since the May 20 episode of Friday Night SmackDown when he and Matt Riddle dropped the Raw Tag Team Titles to The Usos in a unification match. The Viper was then written off TV with a post-match attack.

WWE initially hoped Orton would be back in time for SummerSlam but his back injury was more serious than first feared and he will be out of action into 2023. As of last word in September, there was a lot of concern about the severity of Orton's back injury. He was spotted in Birmingham, Alabama last week, where WWE often send talents for surgery or rehab.

H/T to Wrestling Inc.