Randy Orton Reveals He Topped 300 Pounds During Injury Layoff

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WWE legend Randy Orton recently appeared on the Whatโ€™s Your Story? podcast with Stephanie McMahon, where he opened up about the physical toll of his spinal fusion surgeryโ€”and the surprising weight gain that came with it.

Orton revealed that during his extended layoff, he ballooned to over 300 pounds, attributing the gain to a combination of inactivity and a sweet tooth that spiraled out of control.

โ€œI went from like, kind of 240 to 250-ish,โ€ Orton said. โ€œOver the winter, I had some time off, and I was a little over 300 pounds. Like, โ€˜Oh, this guy gets a spinal fusion and he gains 80 pounds,โ€™ smart.โ€

The Viper admitted to falling into a โ€œNutella phaseโ€ and indulging in holiday snacks, including massive tins of caramel and chocolate-covered popcorn.

โ€œI killed a couple of thoseโ€ฆ servings are like 84. Killed this thing in two nights,โ€ he laughed.

Once he was cleared to return to training, Orton completely revamped his approach. He credited a new trainer and a targeted program focused on strengthening his posterior chain to protect his spine and rebuild his physique.

โ€œMy diet changed. I gained a lot of weight while I was out, and it was bad weight,โ€ Orton shared. โ€œThen I stayed the same weight, but kind of changed the fat into muscle. My muscle percentage was higher.โ€

Now back in peak form, Orton has re-established himself as one of SmackDownโ€™s top stars. After falling short to Cody Rhodes in the King of the Ring finals, Orton was confronted by a returning Drew McIntyre, setting up a highly anticipated singles showdown between the two former rivals at Saturday Nightโ€™s Main Event on July 12.

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