Randy Orton has been absent from WWE programming for over two months. The veteran has now revealed when he will be back in action.The 45-year-old is currently in Riyadh to attend the inauguration of Mr. Beast's Mr. Beast Land. In a video going viral on the internet, Orton confirmed that he will make his return by the go-home episode of Friday Night SmackDown before WWE Royal Rumble 2026 at the latest.The multi-time WWE Champion noted that tickets for the premium live event and the blue brand show scheduled to take place in Riyadh were still on sale. The veteran also confirmed that he would be on both the shows."This is Randy Orton with the WWE. I am at The Grove, and I just want to remind everybody the tickets are still on sale for the Royal Rumble coming here to Riyadh at the end of January. The tickets are still on sale for SmackDown too. So make sure you get your tickets, and I will see you at the Royal Rumble, where I will see you with SmackDown, and I will 100 percent see you here at the one and only Grove," Orton said. You can check out the video below: View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWWE Hall of Famer shares honest opinion about Randy Orton's bookingWrestling legend and Randy Orton's former Evolution stablemate Ric Flair shared his take on the four-time World Heavyweight Champion's recent booking.While speaking on the Doul3 Coverage Podcast, The Nature Boy pointed out that The Viper is a third-generation wrestler. The veteran opined that in spite of being the best worker in the company, Orton was not getting utilized properly. However, he added that what matters the most is that the SmackDown star is happy and making good money."Randy Orton, I mean, he's third generation. Randy is the best male worker in the company right now. They don't utilize him the way I would if I was the booker, but I'm not. So, he can still work his a** off. But he's making a lot of money, and he's doing good. He's happy, and that's all that matters," Flair said.It will be intriguing to see when The Apex Predator makes his return to WWE programming and what plans the wrestling promotion has in store for him.