WWE: Randy Orton rejects AEW move, decides to stay at WWE till 2025

Randy Orton, one of WWE's biggest superstars, has signed a contract extension which will keep him in the WWE for the next five years. This morning, Orton announced the news on his Twitter to the joy of a lot of fans. This news comes after speculation had risen about Orton joining AEW after the expiry of his WWE contract.

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The Viper to stay at WWE

Randy took to Twitter to confirm how he has re-signed with the company for the next five years. Orton's re-signing was also confirmed by the WWE who tweeted about the news from their own account as well. 

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Fan reactions to the tweet have mostly been positive with some fans speculating that Randy is staying with the company because of the high payment that he will receive through the new contract. Some fans are also confused since they were expecting Orton to join the AEW.

No AEW for Orton, yet

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Orton had been teasing a move to All-Elite Wrestling (AEW) for some time now. Two weeks ago, he posted a picture on Instagram teasing a move to the promotion in a post which also tagged AEW mainstays Chris Jericho and Cody Rhodes along with some current WWE wrestlers. A lot was speculated as it was reported that Orton's contract would be expiring by 2019 and the post was signalling his move to AEW. Orton's move to AEW would have added value to the brand which is marketed as the WWE's main rival. Orton is currently 39 and will be 44 by the time his WWE contract expires. Only time will tell if Orton will ever step into an AEW ring.

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