Credit: PWInsider.com
Although RAW emanated from St Louis, MO, Randy Orton's home town, he was not used on the show.
Monday's show was mainly based around John Cena's draft move and the ECW PPV, so the company felt that Randy Orton wasn't really needed. Also, Randy Orton looked considerably small the last time he was on TV so WWE want him to get back to normal shape.
He is also "on schedule" to return and progressing with his rehab nicely. Although Orton didn't make a live appearance, he was backstage at the show with his father "Cowboy" Bob Orton.
