UPDATE: We reported earlier today here on eWrestlingNews.com that Randy Orton suffered a “minor knee injury” earlier this week. WWE.com has confirmed that Orton underwent knee surgery on Tuesday. According to the site, Orton suffered a medial meniscus tear in his left knee.
Orton told WWE.com the following: “I’ve known I needed the surgery since late last year, but I’ve been waiting for the right time to get my knee cleaned out. Right now was the right time.”
Orton added he’s “staying motivated to come back and dominate the blue brand.”
ORIGINAL: Former WWE Champion Randy Orton has underwent minor knee surgery this past Tuesday. It was not specified which knee was giving Orton issues, however, it was said that he could be out until July. Orton was last seen at Backlash when he was defeated by Jeff Hardy in a United States Title match.
Orton’s wife posted a photo on Instagram, and The Viper’s left knee was wrapped up.
