Randy Orton is being speculated as the masked man who attacked CM Punk at Survivor Series. During the final sequence of the WarGames Match, a mystery assailant stormed the cage to deliver a 'stomp' to The Best in the World. That move eventually became the reason Punk and his team lost the big match.Since that ending of the Survivor Series, fans have been speculating who could be the man behind that mask. The Viper has been away from the ring for a while, and there is a growing rumor that he could be the man who attacked CM Punk. There is a lot of history between the two individuals, and The Apex Predator was likely the mysterious assailant.Therefore, let's discuss 3 reasons to believe Randy Orton was the masked man at WWE Survivor Series:#3. He hasn’t been around for a whileThe Legend Killer has been away from WWE for well over two months. Fans have been clamoring to see him back in action, but rumors suggest that there are no creative plans for him on SmackDown. Therefore, there are chances that WWE could be planning some unexpected angle with him upon his return. An arc where Orton is disguised as the mystery man has the potential to reinvigorate fans' interest in him.Besides, fans have been demanding to see The Apex Predator in a high-profile angle for the past year. Therefore, Triple H inserting the former WWE Champion in the main event of Survivor Series makes perfect sense to bring him back. Additionally, Orton's entry as such a mysterious figure would be an unexpected shift to the storyline, something that WWE desperately wants in its product for now.#2. Has teased a heel turn for a long timeRandy Orton is a type of talent who thrives on heel roles. In the past year, The Apex Predator has teased his heel turn several times in the company. Therefore, a character shift was bound to happen. It was noted on several occasions that Orton was closer than ever to snapping into a villain. Although he was still a babyface, it was clear that The Viper only needed a single moment to turn heel.Returning as a mystery man to attack CM Punk gives a perfect setup to The Viper for a heel turn. Randy Orton has made it clear that he wants to become a 15-time World Champion sooner rather than later. Despite repeatedly failing in his quest as a babyface this past year, going after the World Heavyweight Champion as a masked persona might finally give him the edge he needs.#1. CM Punk overshadowed Randy Orton's return at Survivor SeriesRandy Orton returned from a career-threatening injury at Survivor Series 2023. It was the same night that CM Punk made his legendary comeback to WWE, clearly upstaging Orton's heroic comeback. It might not have sat well with The Viper, and perhaps he may have decided to execute his revenge in the WarGames Match this year. He could have planned to take down The Second City Saint for good.Besides, The Viper has no love lost for The Best in the World, considering their classic rivalry in the company. Therefore, it makes a lot of sense for The Viper to be the masked man. There is a good possibility that Randy Orton could be looking to get his 15th World Title by taking down his former rival in WWE.