Randy Orton might be back in top form now, but the WWE legend admits his road to recovery came with a few unhealthy detoursand some serious holiday snacking.
Speaking on Whats Your Story? with Steph McMahon, Orton opened up about how his weight skyrocketed past 300 pounds while recovering from spinal fusion surgery.
After learning hed be sidelined for a while, The Viper admits his diet completely fell apart.
Orton blamed it on what he jokingly called his sugar tooth from hell, and didnt shy away from confessing just how deep he got into holiday treats.
But once he got clearance to train again, Orton got serious about fixing the damage. With the help of a new trainer, he overhauled his diet and hit the gym hard.
The Apex Predator focused heavily on strengthening his posterior chain to protect his spine, leading to the leaner, stronger Orton fans see on Friday Night SmackDown today.
Now, with Drew McIntyre back in the picture, Ortons looking to settle unfinished business in a major singles match at Saturday Nights Main Event on July 12.
Whats your takecan Ortons new physique and focus give him the edge against McIntyre, or is the Scottish Warrior about to ruin his comeback? Hit the comments and let us know.
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