Randy Orton is rumored to be making an in-ring return to WWE after the summer. If the rumors are true, here are 5 possible opponents for The Viper!
5.Chad Gable
One can clearly see the similarities between the two Olympians. With Kurt having feuded with Randy in the past, it provides WWE a template for having Gable reprise the WWE Hall of Famer's role upon Randy's return. While the 14-time champion will likely return as a babyface, it will be a good opportunity to freshen up Gable's character and have him turn heel on Randy.
Gable's work ethic as well as his ability to take bumps and sell moves will make him an ideal first opponent for Randy upon his return.
4.Solo Sikoa
Any wrestler sidelined due to injury for a considerable period almost guarantees a return to a thunderous ovation. Randy Orton, given his status within the promotion and body of work, will more than likely receive a similar response from the WWE Universe. Thus, it makes sense to have him feud with a natural heel upon his return.
Solo Sikoa, the enforcer of The Bloodline, fulfills that criterion. Further, this feud will provide a continuation to the storyline that was paused owing to Randy's back injury. Thus, WWE may be able to address what has been a long-standing criticism of their booking which is deemed to not pay off long-term stories.
3.Montez Ford
Montez Ford is as likely as any on the roster to get a major push as a singles wrestler. A feud against Randy Orton will legitimately establish him among the fans as a notable member of the current roster.
Ford possesses all the tools to be a successful singles superstar and potentially stake a permanent claim in the upper mid-card of WWE. Perhaps with Randy's help, The Street Profits member can even propel himself to the main event scene. And if WWE is not keen on turning Ford into a heel, they can even have him work with Randy as a babyface whose gimmick is to earn the respect of his compatriots and the fans by competing against the best in the business.
2. Matt Riddle
Former tag team partner turned enemy is a story told by wrestling promotions around the world many times over. However, every time the story is told right, it strikes a chord and makes for an extremely emotionally charged feud.
Here is WWE's chance to tell that story again but differently. In case Randy is cleared to return to in-ring action, WWE may eventually delay the feud by having him side with Riddle in some capacity before either man turns on the other.
1. Code Rhodes
There is still a clause attached to Randy Orton's in-ring return. However, if that return does indeed materialize, he should irreproachably be part of the Cody Rhodes story that the latter so wishes to finish.
In Randy's long, illustrious WWE career, there are very few remaining on the current roster who he has a history with The Viper dating back more than a decade. Most of Randy's former foes are either retired, in another promotion, or in the movies with a part-time schedule. Among those few foes still signed by WWE, the one who stands out is Cody.
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