Overview
- A fan Instagram post listed Orton’s omissions from Wrestlepalooza on ESPN, the 25th-anniversary Raw and SmackDown shows, and the Netflix Raw premiere.
- Kim Orton replied “You ain’t wrong,” publicly aligning with the criticism that he has been underused.
- Reporting notes uncertainty over whether the missed dates were booking decisions or choices agreed to by Orton.
- Orton’s last notable premium live event was a SummerSlam tag loss with Jelly Roll to Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre, followed by no roles at Clash in Paris or Wrestlepalooza.
- Coverage situates his situation within wider veteran frustrations, citing AJ Styles’ on-air gripe and mentions of Rey Mysterio, Shinsuke Nakamura, and R-Truth.