Randy Orton is preparing for his return to in-ring action on Friday Night SmackDown, with a match scheduled in Barcelona next week. Meanwhile, Carmelo Hayes took the opportunity to remind Orton of their previous encounter.
During the latest episode of SmackDown, Orton addressed his return and discussed various topics, including John Cena. Later in the broadcast, Orton encountered Hayes backstage, who made references to their history. This interaction led to Nick Aldis booking a match between the two competitors for next week’s show in Barcelona.
Following this segment, Hayes posted on social media about their upcoming match, sharing an image from their previous encounter. The photo showed Hayes pinning Orton during a Triple Threat match on SmackDown from June 2024, which also included Tama Tonga.
First time in Spain. We running this back 🎯
The victory Hayes referenced occurred when he secured a pinfall over Orton in the Triple Threat match through a roll-up maneuver. Both competitors will now face each other in a singles match on the upcoming edition of SmackDown in Barcelona.