Randy Orton wasn’t back for more than a few minutes before WWE started cashing in on his SummerSlam return.
Directly after Orton stormed through the crowd, dropped Cody Rhodes with an RKO and helped CM Punk retain the Undisputed WWE Championship, WWE Shop released brand-new merchandise for The Viper.
The new black shirt features a large snake graphic across the front with “RKO Everybody” wrapped around the design. Randy Orton’s name appears across the back beneath the WWE logo.
WWE Shop listed the shirt at $34.99 and immediately opened reservations. The product page states that orders are expected to ship on or before September 4, 2026.
The speed of the release made it obvious WWE was ready for Orton’s comeback long before he appeared on camera. His return was presented as a major SummerSlam shock, but the company had the new design loaded and ready to sell within minutes of the RKO.
Orton had not been seen since losing to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania. He picked the biggest possible moment to come back, attacking Cody after the referee went down during the SummerSlam main event.
CM Punk took advantage of the interference and hit another GTS to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. Orton’s return immediately put him back in Cody’s path and appears to have set up the next chapter of their rivalry. WWE wasted no time turning the comeback into business. Orton returned, hit one RKO and had a new shirt on sale before SummerSlam was even over.
What do you think of WWE releasing Randy Orton’s new merchandise within minutes of his return, and are you interested in seeing him feud with Cody Rhodes again? Leave your feedback in the comments.
