WWE.com just posted an article on their web site entitled “Randy Orton‘s downward spiral” in which they note that after everything Orton’s been through in the last week, he suffered a broken ankle in the hands of Kurt Angle at the SmackDown! tapings. No word yet on whether or not this is a work or for real, but I would think it’s a work helping to explain Randy’s absence further. We’ll keep you updated. Below is the article…
Randy Orton’s downward spiral
April 12, 2006
Heading into WrestleMania last week, Randy Orton was on top of the world. The Legend Killer had earned a spot in the World Heavyweight Championship Match on the grandest stage of them all – an opportunity most Superstars only dream of. The next several days, however, were far from perfect for Orton.
Not only did the cocky youngster suffer the pinfall at the hands of Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania, but he was also pinned again by Mysterio just days later on SmackDown. To make matters even more humiliating, Randy Orton also learned that he was being suspended due to unprofessional conduct. Many believe that series of events can be categorized as Orton’s worst week of his young career.
Tuesday night at SmackDown from Green Bay, Randy Orton’s career unfortunately continued its downward spiral. Kurt Angle used his patented ankle lock to beat Orton in the first round of the King of the Ring tournament Tuesday night. After the match, The Wrestling Machine applied the hold several more times. As a result, Orton suffered a broken ankle.
At this time, little else is known about Orton’s injury. Be sure to check back here as more information becomes available.
