WWE SmackDown: Randy Orton's Resurgence Takes Center Stage

Randy Orton is being advertised for SmackDown.

Although he is not listed on WWE.com’s official preview for the show, the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, host of tonight’s SmackDown, is advertising that Randy Orton will return tonight, following his RKO of Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam.

“JUST ANNOUNCED! The Viper Randy Orton returns to SmackDown after RKOing Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam Use code LASTCHANCE for 30% off select tickets. Offer ends Friday at 10:00AM.”

The venue is also advertising 30% off select tickets with the code LASTCHANCE. This follows a two-for-one ticket package that the arena advertised earlier this week.

According to a report from WrestleTix on Friday morning, 9,138 tickets have been distributed for tonight’s show. The last time WWE was in the venue was for the February 2, 2026 edition of WWE Raw that drew a reported 13,726 fans.

The lineup for tonight’s show is below:

JUST ANNOUNCED! The Viper Randy Orton returns to SmackDown after RKOing Cody Rhodes at SummerSlamUse code LASTCHANCE for 30% off select tickets. Offer ends Friday at 10:00AM. pic.twitter.com/i0bS4BHCTU

🛎️ SPECIAL OFFER 🛎️ 2-for-1 tickets to see WWE SmackDown this Friday! Use code WWEPHL. 💥 pic.twitter.com/nAz2fA1Zpi

Ian Carey is a writer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, whose work has appeared in award-winning publications such as NOW Magazine and The Huffington Post. He joined the F4WOnline team in 2019 and was named managing editor in the summer of 2026. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Ian has covered professional wrestling for more than 15 years.

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