Triple H may be forced to bring a legendary WWE star to SmackDown asap

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Triple H has been overseeing WWE's creative operations for the past three years. What began as an impressive reign is now marred by controversy due to several lamentable booking decisions. Many alarming problems have been echoing in the current roster, especially on SmackDown. In light of those, The Game could be forced to bring a legendary WWE star on television soon.

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The name in question is Randy Orton. The Viper has been away from television for quite some time now. However, he may have to return immediately due to the state SmackDown is currently in. Cody Rhodes is currently the Undisputed WWE Champion, but his reign is teetering on the edge of stagnation, plagued by a dearth of credible challengers on the blue brand.

Friday Night SmackDown has been struggling with a chronic shortage of top-tier stars capable of posing a believable threat to Rhodes' championship. Therefore, Triple H may be compelled to orchestrate Randy Orton's return, not as a random move but as a necessity to inject vitality. WWE must do that to give The American Nightmare a blockbuster feud heading into the Royal Rumble season.

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A recent report from WON stated that the company is considering Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 42. If that is actually the plan for April, there is no point in delaying the highly anticipated feud between Rhodes and Orton. As WWE barrels towards 2026, the creative team must bring The Apex Predator back and kick off this feud as soon as possible.

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Besides, with WWE heading into the Royal Rumble season in just a month, a legendary star like Randy Orton cannot be on the shelf. It becomes an indispensable necessity for the company to incorporate the 14-time World Champion into feuds and storylines. Hence, Triple H may be forced to bring back Orton immediately on SmackDown.

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Triple H may bring back Randy Orton to WWE as a heel

Ever since Randy Orton returned to WWE in 2023, he has been a beloved babyface on the roster. However, his babyface run has reached a state of stagnation, and there are very limited options left for Orton to explore. His character has been screaming for a major change, which has become the need of the hour.

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Besides, fans have also been clamoring to see the dark side of The Viper for quite some time. Therefore, there is a good possibility that Triple H could bring Randy Orton back as a heel. A character change would open doors for several intriguing possibilities for him, leading to fresh things on the roster.

WWE has a great opportunity to do so at this point. The company could reveal The Apex Predator as Jacob Fatu's mystery attacker, which could kick off his much-awaited heel turn. This could give rise to a blockbuster heel vs. face feud on SmackDown in the coming weeks.

Triple H has other options on the table as well. Randy Orton can return and attack his best friend, Cody Rhodes, which will immediately position him as a vicious heel. It will be interesting to see whether the creative team is considering The Viper's heel turn after his return.

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