Triple H to reveal returning WWE legend as CM Punk's mystery attacker on SmackDown? Potential explored

A mystery attacker took out CM Punk at Survivor Series: WarGames! [Image Credits: WWE.com & WWE on X]
A mystery attacker took out CM Punk at Survivor Series: WarGames! [Image Credits: WWE.com & WWE on X]

On this week's WWE SmackDown, Triple H could reveal the mystery attacker who took out CM Punk during the Men's WarGames Match at Survivor Series. A hooded figure interfered in the five-on-five bout and hit The Second City Saint with a superkick, followed by a stomp, allowing Bron Breakker to capitalize with a Spear and secure the win for his team.

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Fans have been speculating about who the mystery attacker could be. Many were waiting for WWE to reveal the identity of the individual on RAW, but it didn't materialize. However, the global juggernaut recently dropped a subtle hint on who it could be.

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In a shocking turn of events, the mystery attacker may be revealed on SmackDown, and it could be none other than a returning Randy Orton. The Viper has been away from television since the October 3 episode of the Friday night show, where he teamed up with Cody Rhodes in a losing effort against The Vision in a tag team match.

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WWE's official website recently uploaded an article listing eight possible candidates who could be the mystery attacker, with Randy Orton listed as the top suspect. While many believe Austin Theory to be the hooded figure, the article mentions that the Triple H-led creative team pivots if a storyline becomes too predictable.

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Moreover, it makes sense for Orton to be the mystery attacker. He has been teasing a heel turn for a while, but the storyline has seen no meaningful progression. Orton has been staring at Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Title for so long that it has become a meme among fans on social media.

Orton's potential turn to the dark side has lost the shock factor it was supposed to have. The Triple H-led creative team will have to pull off a major swerve to make it effective, which could be achieved if he is revealed to be the one who cost the babyface team at Survivor Series: WarGames.

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On SmackDown, The American Nightmare may suffer the wrath of the hooded figure, who could take his mask off and reveal himself to be Randy Orton. That said, this scenario is only speculative, and nothing has been confirmed.


Triple H could book Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Royal Rumble 2026

Fans have been waiting for a Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes feud ever since The American Nightmare won the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40. While there have been numerous teases of a rivalry, they have mostly been on good terms thus far.

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Orton and Rhodes squared off in the final of the King of the Ring Tournament at Night of Champions, where The QB1 walked away with the victory. If The Viper is revealed to be the mystery attacker from Survivor Series: WarGames, it could finally kickstart his highly anticipated rivalry with Cody Rhodes.

The two could lock horns for the Undisputed WWE Title at Royal Rumble 2026. That said, this is also speculation for now. It remains to be seen when and how The Apex Predator returns to television.

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