Thoughts on Ortons Future?

[RandyOrtonOwl]

I am seeing tons of threads about Cena- Barrett- and Commentators. What i am not seeing, is the thoughts on Randy orton. I would like to know if you think any of these are likely.

1. Ortons Injury sidelines him until RR, in which he comes back to win his title?

2. Orton uses his rematch clause in typical WWE Storyline form, only to be beat.

3. Orton and Cena team up to beat down Nexus

4. Other, Please explain

 

[LSN80]

I can't see an Orton injury whatsoever, especially with Cena being "fired." Even with HHH supposedly coming back soon, that would cripple the depth of main eventers, especially on the face side. He may wrestle "not at full strength" for awhile, which gives him an out for not winning the title back from Miz right away.

I don't see he and Cena teaming up to fight Nexus, as i think that will continue to be Cena's battle when he returns. I could see him continuing to wrestle Barrett as part of maybe a triple threat match due to Cena's interference costing Barrett the title, and Nexus being responsible for his "injury", but I think Orton will remain firmly within the mis the main event picture.

I think option #2 is the most likely of them all. Orton may "sell" a knee injury for awhile in order to keep the title on Miz: it allows Miz to retain the title against a 7 time champion without Orton having to look weak in the process. I think Orton will chase the title for awhile, probably envoking his rematch clause at TLC in a chair or tables match. I don't think he'll regain the title right away, rather, i expect him to chase for awhile before he regains it.

Any way you break it down, I expect Randy Orton to remain firmly in the main event picture. What other options are there? Cena's fired, and I expect he'll be off TV for a bit after last night. HHH may be returning, but his first feud won't be for the title, it will be with Sheamus. Morrison hasn't been built up in a way long enough that he could be seen as a credible threat to the title.

I think the reason there hasn't been a lot of talk about Orton is quite simple. WWE has failed to structure his entire championship run around him, or even him losing the title. The entire time he held the WWE title, the bigger storyline was either Cena and Nexus feuding, or Cena being a part of Nexus and "assisting" Barrett in attempting to take the WWE title off of Orton. Last night was about Cena's "firing", subsequently costing Barrett another title shot, and Miz cashing in the briefcase.

While featured more then he has been before, he still wasn't the focal point of the show, nor has he been his entire time as champion. Shame really, because his entire time "chasing the title" before winning it, they did a phenomenal job of building him up as unbeatable.

 

[RandyOrtonOwl]

Randy orton is a main event competitor, and prior to his championship reign, he was treated like one. Now WWE is promoting him as an injured loser. I still think he will come back and win the WWE title; Because lets face it, Miz can hold it til the RR, but not very much longer. He's just not good enough.

Prediction?
Wm27-Orton Vs Cena Vs Barrett= Cena or Orton Win.

 

[LSN80]

Randy orton is a main event competitor, and prior to his championship reign, he was treated like one.

Here I agree. a friend of mine even said his push was Goldberg-esque. I wouldnt go nearly that far, but he was being pushed to the moon. He hadn't lost a match clean in months up until his title reign. Heck, he beat Cena clean in a tables match. Then he began his title reign, and he barely wrestled.

Now WWE is promoting him as an injured loser. I still think he will come back and win the WWE title; Because lets face it, Miz can hold it til the RR, but not very much longer. He's just not good enough.

Injured loser? Hardly. If so, add him to the list of "injured losers" who've fallen victim to the Nexus numbers game. He was attacked, and competed in two matches. If anything, they're pushing him as a tough competitor. Further, he lasted longer in the ring on a surprise MITB cash-in then any other wrestler. Hardly the sign of an "injured loser."

And not that its here nor there, but Miz IS good enough. He's been proving that steadily for years, starting at Cyber Sunday 2007 against CM Punk.

Prediction?
Wm27-Orton Vs Cena Vs Barrett= Cena or Orton Win.

I think we'll see a single's match between Orton and Cena to be honest. I see Cena winning it, with his "long road back" coming full circle.

 

[Spidey Revivey]

Randy orton is a main event competitor, and prior to his championship reign, he was treated like one. Now WWE is promoting him as an injured loser.

I wouldn't go so far as say he's being treated like an injured loser now. The guy sold his booboo well; it was believable for him to have lost to a fresh Miz. How is that being a loser? The guy took on all members of Nexus, then Wade, and finally Mr. Money In The Bank. If anything this showed Orton as a stronger character then what I previously believed. He overcame much and realistically fell by the hands of what most of us considered a future champion anyways.

Orton will still be the big draw, especially with Cena out. Just because he isn't champion doesn't mean he lost a step. I think he's better gunning for the title then holding it.

 

[RandyOrtonOwl]

Here I agree. a friend of mine even said his push was Goldberg-esque. I wouldnt go nearly that far, but he was being pushed to the moon. He hadn't lost a match clean in months up until his title reign. Heck, he beat Cena clean in a tables match. Then he began his title reign, and he barely wrestled.



Injured loser? Hardly. If so, add him to the list of "injured losers" who've fallen victim to the Nexus numbers game. He was attacked, and competed in two matches. If anything, they're pushing him as a tough competitor. Further, he lasted longer in the ring on a surprise MITB cash-in then any other wrestler. Hardly the sign of an "injured loser."

And not that its here nor there, but Miz IS good enough. He's been proving that steadily for years, starting at Cyber Sunday 2007 against CM Punk.



I think we'll see a single's match between Orton and Cena to be honest. I see Cena winning it, with his "long road back" coming full circle.

Miz CAN't Compete with a fresh Orton Or Cena. I just can't see it. Not with the way Cena took about 5 minutes to get the AA on him. As for Randy, I more or less didn't mean loser. I meant he was attacked cowardously, and i hope Wade is turned on by Otunga and Nexus. Which is more probable than not.

As for Orton Prior to the title reign, he was legendary Caliber. Destroying anyone and anything in his path, and i WOULD go Goldeberg-Eqsue there. He was acting like the viper i personally Love, and as a huge orton fan, i hope they rebirth this "Viper" Within him for another Title run.

As fake as it may be, I get into Randy's wrestling big time. I guess we all do with our favorites though.

 

[ForeverRKO]

Randy orton will have a rematch next week , nexus will come out and help miz , the gm will make the next wwe title match a triple threat .. but other than that I see orton getting pushed to cena's level for the time being .. he'll be injured like how rey mysterio was with his leg .. then in the end he'll win .. kinda like cena also .

 

[VCUpkunk11]

Lets see.....

#1 is a possibility but I dont think so, the injury doesnt seem too bad... at least not yet.

#2 Orton will probabaly envoke his rematch clause at TLC... however I think the GM will stick his nose in and put Barrett in for a Triple Threat match.

#3 I def could see Orton and Cena teaming up to take out Nexus. While Cena and Orton may not be the best of "Friends", however, they do respect each other. Both worked hard to get where they are encountering all the injuries, sidetracks, ups and downs, which is why they are 2 of the biggest stars in the company right now. They both hate Nexus. Barrett was already guaranteed a WWE contract and title shot... yet he had to get all of NXT season 1 (minus Daniel Bryan) and start tearing up the WWE Locker Room, mainly John Cena. They go from hating each other in NXT all of a sudden to a team (that makes a lot of sense.. NOT). And now because of Barrett throwing his weight around after doing nothing, Cena had to join nexus due to Harris and Mcgillicutty (or however u spell it) interfering. Then Barrett had the gall to say that Cena screwed Barrett out of the Title. Im Sorry but Cena was caught between a rock in a hard place. If Barrett won he kept his job, but he disrespects every WWE fan, Superstar and himself. If Orton wins, he loses his job (supposably). So he didnt exactly have a clear choice. You noticed on Sunday he even hesitated after 1, 2...... (looks up)...3.

I mean seriously.

But anyway. Orton either uses his Rematch clause, or he and Cena (assuming he comes back) set asside their differences to take out Nexus FOR GOOD.

 

[StraightEdge for Life]

Orton will definitly will get his title shot at TLC. Whatever type of match it will be, idk. But somehow I do think Barrett will weasel his way into the match to make it a triple threat match. But Cena would probably cost Barrett the match and Miz will somehow retain. Otherwise Orton will just end up chasing the title until some relevant face is able to his spot contending for the title.

 

[Sully]

Dislocated knee caps (which Orton claims to have) is only an injury that takes 2-6 weeks, at most. If Orton's kayfabe injury isn't surgery required, his injury would only realistically keep him out 2-3 weeks. I'm guessing the injury was mostly used as an excuse for Randy losing to Miz. It works both ways, not only does Randy look AS bad as he would losing to young superstar like Miz if he were completely healthy, but Miz also makes himself look good in the process, putting him over with the WWE championship and beating a future WWE Legend in the process.

I expect Randy to be fighting for the WWE championship in either a one on one match with the Miz (possibly being a TLC match) or a fatal four-way with Miz, Orton, Barret, and one mystery person. They can use the mystery person as a trap, getting viewers to believe this person is John Cena. Cm Punk would be perfect for this, unfortunately his injury prevents this. That mystery person could be Triple H though, I assume he is ready to return by now, and with all the hype from John Cena, everybody has already completely forgotten about The Game. He can show up in the Fatal Four Way, and possibly win the title.

A Triple Threat TLC match would be perfect, Miz, Orton, and Barret. When's the last time we've seen one of those. Not only does it give the current superstars in the title picture, but it also keeps the stipulation of the show, and Barret can get used to such extreme stipulations, and develop his in ring ability stronger. We don't see these 3 superstars fight in Ladder types of matches often, even Orton. A match where both the champion, and his contenders are in experienced in, will be perfect to see who wants and deserves the title the most.

Unfortunately I don't see Orton regaining the title until after Wrestlemania. We will most likely see him in the Royal Rumble, and if another feud hasn't developed, in the Elimination Chamber as well. The way the WWE is pushing over Miz and Barret, and the way the promos are going, Randy Orton just seems unlikely to regain the title, just because his in-ring ability, and character can be used in a more exciting feud at Wrestlemania.

 

[Ferbian]

Well obviously the nearest future is something with feuding with The Miz over his world title. A rematch would be the most obvious of choices at TLC.

Other than that, I really don't know what is in store for Randy. He most likely won't be getting the world title back just yet, because that would be a waste of title change. However, I could definitely see him going on to perhaps feud with The Nexus afterwards while John Cena might be out.

And if that's not a possibility, then Randy certainly would have a storied past of getting title shot after title shot after title shot. So I guess Miz vs Randy Orton could continue till Elimination Chamber perhaps.

 

[Wade's Public Transit Bomb]

I think Orton's problem is that he is very one dimensional as a worker. He is good at being on offense and being in his Viper zone and all. But get him out of that, he is really deadpan. He doesn't sell the bad guy's offense very well and his emotions is only "dead fish" and "You dumb fuck." I don't think it is a coincidence that when they put him with someone Cena has worked with before, the Orton match completely sucks in comparison to what Cena was able to do. I think they had big plans for Orton as a face.. Only problem, he doesn't have the talent for that role.

As for what is next for Orton? I dunno.