5 top superstars WWE nearly fired

#3 Randy Orton was often on the wrong side of the WWE Wellness Policy

Randy Orton is one of the biggest names in WWE today. The Viper has won several championships during his illustrious career and still has a lot of fuel left in the tank. He may well retire as the most decorated superstar in WWE’s history.

Right now, it looks like Orton is bulletproof. He is one of the few superstars who could likely remain with the company for their entire career. However, things have not always been this smooth for The Viper.

Randy Orton has had his issues with WWE's Wellness Policy. He has reportedly violated the same on multiple occasions. WWE’s rules suggest that any superstar who violates the Wellness Policy three times will be terminated immediately. Orton came close to being terminated, according to a 2012 report:

“A WWE source described the meeting's atmosphere as "hostile;" it was determined that a further decision concerning Orton awaits. The report adds there are "several" officials lobbying for his termination as a cost-cutting measure. They feel his lucrative 10-year contract—signed in January 2010—can no longer be justified if he is brought back in a mid-level role. His second suspension hinders WWE from continuing to feature Orton in a headline role since a third drug-testing policy infraction would result in automatic termination.”

Thankfully, the 14-time World Champion decided to change his lifestyle around for the better. He has been able to carry on without any major hiccups and has successfully made it to the headline role many times.