Randy Orton update, note on Smackdown’s length, Ian Riccaboni files for a trademark

– Randy Orton is expected to be “back in the mix” by March.

Current plans call for Orton to be back on WWE programming in time for the company’s European Tour prior to WrestleMania .
Orton vs. Kevin Owens at ‘Mania seems likely.

(Source: PWInsider)

– Several within WWE “strongly dislike” the 3-hour format of SmackDown .

These sources feel that the quality of the show has dipped in the last two months.

(Source: @WrestleVotes – Backstage Pass)

– AEW announcer Ian Riccaboni has filed to trademark:

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