Randy Orton returned at Elimination Chamber in Toronto and immediately targeted Kevin Owens before security intervened. The confrontation followed months of tension after Owens allegedly tried to end Orton’s career.
Following the events in Toronto, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis may suspend Owens from appearing on the blue brand this Friday. The potential suspension would stem from Owens attempting to use a piledriver on the exposed concrete against Sami Zayn during their Elimination Chamber match.
If Aldis decides to suspend Owens, Orton could approach the SmackDown GM with a unique request. The 14-time world champion might ask Aldis to lift any suspension to allow him a match with Owens at WrestleMania 41.
Orton’s request would likely focus on containing the threat Owens poses to the roster. He could promise to handle the situation personally at WrestleMania, arguing that lifting the suspension would benefit everyone by giving him the opportunity to settle their issues definitively.
The Viper’s intensity would make clear that he views Owens as his target after returning from the injury KO reportedly caused. By framing himself as the solution rather than part of the problem, Orton could convince Aldis that a structured match would be better than continued unpredictable confrontations.
This potential angle would continue the story that began when Owens took Orton off television months ago. The match would provide both men with a high-profile WrestleMania bout while resolving their ongoing issues.
SmackDown airs this Friday, where fans will see if this scenario unfolds or if WWE takes the storyline in a different direction.