Originally published on ProWrestlingSheet.

"The Viper" Randy Orton will be out of action on SmackDown Live until further notice due to recent surgery on his knee.

According to WWE.com, Orton went under the knife to repair a medial meniscus tear in his left knee and the procedure was completed successfully.

The 38-year-old was quoted as saying, "I’ve known I needed the surgery since late last year, but I’ve been waiting for the right time to get my knee cleaned out. Right now was the right time.”

According to basic internet research, recovery time can be up to 3 months.