The Viper will break the tie with The Undertaker in 2025!
‘The Viper’ Randy Orton has been the staple of WWE since the early 200s. From major World title wins to jaw-dropping RKOs, he has established himself as one of the greatest to ever step foot in the squared circle and the best part: he is still competing and has no plans to retire anytime soon.
Orton’s longevity and accolades need no introduction, even in the case of ‘the biggest party of the summer’, SummerSlam. The Viper is currently tied with The Undertaker at a record 16 SummerSlam matches.
However, with his scheduled appearance at the 2025 Premium Live Event, Orton is set to surpass The Undertaker and make history with a record-breaking 17 SummerSlam matches.
Orton in his 17th appearance, is set to team up with country star and fellow Tennesse native, Jelly Rol,l to take on the team of Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul in a tag team match.
The 2025 edition of the show is scheduled for August 2 and 3, 2025, and is set to emanate live from the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This will be the first SummerSlam PLE to span two days, a format which was only used for WrestleMania.
Ahead of the tag team clash alongside Jelly Roll, let us take a look at the SummerSlam record of ‘The Viper’ Randy Orton.
Randy Orton’s SummerSlam record
| S. No. | SummerSlam Edition | Date | Opponent(s) | Stipulation | Result | SummerSlam Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2003 | Aug 24, 2003 | Triple H, Goldberg, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho & Kevin Nash | Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight title | Loss | 0-1 |
| 2. | 2004 | Aug 15, 2004 | Chris Benoit | Singles match for the World Heavyweight title | Win | 1-1 |
| 3. | 2005 | Aug 21, 2005 | The Undertaker | Singles match | Win | 2-1 |
| 4. | 2006 | Aug 20, 2006 | Hulk Hogan | Singles match | Loss | 2-2 |
| 5. | 2007 | Aug 26, 2007 | John Cena | Singles match for the WWE Heavyweight title | Loss | 2-3 |
| 6. | 2009 | Aug 23, 2009 | John Cena | Singles match for the WWE Heavyweight title | Win | 3-3 |
| 7. | 2010 | Aug 15, 2010 | Sheamus | Singles match for the WWE Heavyweight title | Win (DQ) | 4-3 |
| 8. | 2011 | Aug 14, 2011 | Christian | No Holds Barred match for the World Heavyweight title | Win | 5-3 |
| 9. | 2013 | Aug 18, 2013 | Daniel Bryan | Singles match for the WWE title (Special Referee: Triple H) | Win (MITB Cash-in) | 6-3 |
| 10. | 2014 | Aug 17, 2014 | Roman Reigns | Singles match | Loss | 6-4 |
| 11. | 2015 | Aug 23, 2015 | Sheamus | Singles match | Loss | 6-5 |
| 12. | 2016 | Aug 21, 2016 | Brock Lesnar | Singles match | Loss (by referee’s decision) | 6-6 |
| 13. | 2017 | Aug 20, 2017 | Rusev | Singles match | Win | 7-6 |
| 14. | 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 | Kofi Kingston | Singles match for the WWE title | Draw (Double Count Out) | 7-6-1 |
| 15. | 2020 | Aug 23, 2020 | Drew McIntyre | Singles match for the WWE title | Loss | 7-7-1 |
| 16. | 2021 | Aug 21, 2021 | AJ Styles & Omos | Tag Team match for the Raw Tag Team title | Win (with Matt Riddle) | 8-7-1 |
| 17. | 2025 | Aug 2, 2025 | Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul | Tag Match | TBA (with Jelly Roll) | TBA |
Randy Orton’s SummerSlam debut came during the 2003 edition, where he competed in the Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship against Triple H.
The Viper’s first SummerSlam win came during the 2004 edition, where he defeated Chris Benoit to win the WWE Heavyweight title.
Orton’s last SummerSlam appearance was during the 2021 edition, where he, along with his tag partner Matt Riddle, defeated AJ Styles & Omos to win the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship. He is now set to battle in his 17th SummerSlam appearance, and his Win/Loss record currently stands at 8-7-1.
Total SummerSlam matches: 16
Wins: 08
Losses: 07
Draw: 01
Share your favorite SummerSlam moments from Randy Orton’s appearances at the biggest party of the summer in the comments section.
What is Randy Orton’s WWE SummerSlam win-loss record?
After 16 appearances at the PLE, Orton’s SummerSlam Win/Loss record currently stands at 8-7-1.
Is Randy Orton booked for any match at SummerSlam 2025?
Yes, Orton will team up with Jelly Roll to battle the team of Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul at the 2025 edition.
When and where will SummerSlam 2025 take place?
The 2025 edition of SummerSlam is scheduled to take place as a two-night event on August 2 & 3, 2025. It will emanate live from the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
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