5 Directions for Christian in WWE after his return at Royal Rumble 2021

#4. Randy Orton and Christian could reignite their feud once again

Christian and Randy Orton have a lot of history with each other

During Randy Orton's feud with Edge in 2020, Christian was once again involved in a feud involving his best friend. Captain Charisma was eventually challenged to an unsanctioned match by Orton on an episode of Monday Night RAW, which he would go on to accept.

That's the thing with @RandyOrton. You never know when he'll be back with an RKO OUTTA NOWHERE! #RoyalRumble @EdgeRatedR pic.twitter.com/ix4tC9RF6s

— WWE (@WWE) February 1, 2021

The match turned out to be Christian's first bit of action in the ring in 6 years. However, things didn't go the way the WWE Universe would've hoped for and Christian suffered a quick loss to The Viper after a low-blow from Ric Flair, followed by a Punt Kick from Orton. Later in the year though, Christian once again appeared on WWE TV when he helped Drew McIntyre retain the WWE Championship over Randy Orton at Clash of Champions.

No. @EdgeRatedR hasn't forgiven you, @RandyOrton. #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/VoHpUaoY6c

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) February 1, 2021

With Orton being unable to eliminate Edge and win the Royal Rumble, The Viper could now shift his focus towards Christian. In the past, the two men have competed on the big stage on a few occasions and this time around, Christian and Randy Orton could put together another instant classic.