When Randy Orton called out Conor McGregor's antics: What did he say?

Randy Orton is one of WWE's top superstars. While Orton has had a legendary career in the ring, The Viper's ability to communicate what's on his mind has earned him more popularity among fans. In one such instance, the 43-year-old was seen speaking his mind against MMA fighter Conor McGregor.

Arguably the most famous MMA fighter in history, McGregor has been popular among WWE fans due to him trolling the Stamford-based promotion and its superstars on several occasions. This is what Orton spoke against. During an interaction with the media, The Viper said:

"It's obvious he is trolling WWE to create a buzz for this fight he has got coming up. I don't really follow MMA, I followed Brock. But this kid… I got a handful of Irish guys in the WWE locker room that would clean the floor with him. You know, what's he, a buck 70, buck 60? I wish the little guy well. I do. But I don't wanna spend any more time talking about him."

The interviewer asked Randy Orton how Conor McGregor would fare in WWE. However, the former declined to answer the question as he didn't wish to speak about the MMA fighter any further.

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Randy Orton rumored to make his return at Survivor Series

Since 2022, Randy Orton has been away due to a back injury. During this time, fans were hit with several rumors about his WWE return. While some believed he wouldn't wrestle, others were sure he would come back. In this case, the people who belong to the latter category are right.

According to WrestleVotes, The Viper can return to WWE at Survivor Series or on the weekend of the PLE. To the delight of several WWE fans, the report mentioned the Stamford-based promotion will present a huge social media promotion for the comeback. The report stated:

"Regarding the Randy Orton return rumors, source states new merchandise & branding has been approved. Also, WWE will present a large social media promotion / digital material for the comeback. It’s indeed happening. Likely Survivor Series or that weekend."

You can check out the tweet from WrestleVotes below:

If and when Randy Orton returns, he is expected to receive a huge pop from fans. However, what will be interesting to see is who WWE books him against. Since Orton's former tag team partner Matt Riddle isn't with the company any longer, the promotion would most likely book a singles feud for him.