Big E Denies WrestleMania 41 Match Against Randy Orton

With Kevin Owens sidelined due to a neck injury, Randy Orton is left without an opponent for WrestleMania 41, fueling speculation about his potential opponent. Big E, who has been out of action since a serious neck injury in 2022, addressed rumors during a Fanatics Live signing by stating he is not cleared for an in-ring return, despite playful teasing from Tyler Breeze. Big E has continued to appear in non-wrestling roles but has not been medically cleared to compete, making his return at WrestleMania unlikely. Orton, meanwhile, has expressed his desire to wrestle at WrestleMania and even hinted at issuing an open challenge if no opponent is named by SmackDown. Fan speculation has included names like Aleister Black and Rusev, though official announcements have yet to be made. As WrestleMania approaches, Orton's opponent remains a mystery, but Big E has definitively shut down rumors of his immediate in-ring return.