Randy Orton could target top star with banned finisher at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

Randy Orton might make an unexpected return during the Undisputed WWE Championship match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14, potentially targeting Cody Rhodes instead of Kevin Owens with a long-forbidden maneuver.

The 14-time World Champion has been absent since November 8 after Owens executed a piledriver on SmackDown, resulting in cervical cord neurapraxia. While WWE issued a statement about Orton’s condition without specifying a return timeline, The Viper could resurface sooner than anticipated.

Rather than seeking revenge against Owens, Orton might redirect his aggression toward Rhodes, possibly bringing back the Punt Kick – a devastating move WWE banned in 2012. The Apex Predator last utilized this finishing maneuver in 2020, making its potential return particularly significant.

Orton’s theoretical assault on Rhodes could stem from his realization that The American Nightmare influenced Owens’ recent hostility. Such an attack would establish Orton as a heel and potentially lead to a championship confrontation at the Royal Rumble premium live event.