5 Reasons why Randy Orton beat Triple H at WWE Super ShowDown

#1 An Orton push to the main event

Tonight's huge win could lead to Orton returning to the main event and the WWE Championship.

If Triple H had won over Orton at Super ShowDown, what would he have accomplished? A huge win to be sure, but as a part-timer, it'd probably be months before fans got to see the King of Kings in in-ring action again.

However, Orton's win could do so much more for him, and we could find that out very soon. After this historic win over his mentor, Orton has a genuine reason to be considered the number one contender for the WWE Championship.

A title that the Viper hasn't held in over two years, this win could propel the Viper back into the main event. How ironic would it be, that Orton's victory over the 14-time World Champion could lead to the Viper capturing his 14th WWE World Championship?