Cowboy Bob’s son cited burnout as the reason for his request. Orton’s absence should not affect his cable TV and pay-per-view appearances. We’ll still be able to see him every week.

Nevertheless it surely means that the third-generation wrestler will not be re-claiming the WWE title anytime soon. I’m in the distinct minority but I really enjoy Orton’s character and heel persona and wish he hadn’t lost the championship belt. I was pulling for him last Monday to regain the title from Triple H and, for a second, believed during their epic, never-ending battle that it was going to happen. Alas, it was not to be. Damn you William Regal! Damn you! Imagine me angrily shaking my fist. Because I am!

In case you might last Monday Night’s RAW here’s the last ten minutes or so of the Orton-Triple H battle including the now infamous ending:

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Randy Orton Asks for a Few Weeks Off