Randy Orton to end WWE legend’s 26-year career, betray his real-life friend? - 4 Predictions for The Viper in 2025

Randy Orton is currently on hiatus from WWE following an attack by Kevin Owens. The Prizefighter attacked The Viper on SmackDown and hit him with a Piledriver.

While there is no update regarding the timeline for The Legend Killer's return, in this article, we will make four predictions for Randy Orton in 2025:

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#4. Randy Orton could finally turn heel next year

The WWE Universe has been predicting Randy Orton's heel turn for the past few months. With recent events surrounding The Viper, there’s a possibility that when he returns in 2025, fans could finally witness Orton's long-awaited heel turn.

It's likely that, initially, The Legend Killer will pretend to be a babyface but will soon reveal his true colors by hitting an RKO outta nowhere on an ally.

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#3. The Viper might become the World Champion once again next year

Randy Orton hasn't held the World Championship in WWE for the past few years. However, next year could ultimately be the point when fans witness The Legend Killer reclaiming his 15th World Title. A feud between Orton and Cody Rhodes is anticipated to take place as soon as Randy returns to television.

This could transpire if Orton turns heel and betrays The American Nightmare, setting up an Undisputed WWE Title bout. With The Viper already generating significant buzz, there is a strong prospect of him becoming World Champion in 2025.

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#2. A heel alliance with Kevin Owens could also be a realistic prospect to unfold

Kevin Owens was indeed the one who put Randy Orton on hiatus by delivering a Piledriver. However, with the likelihood of Orton soon turning into a villainous character, there is a slim chance that The Legend Killer could be revealed as the real mastermind behind the actions of The Prizefighter.

With both Kevin Owens and Orton positioned as villains, a potential heel alliance between the two could unfold next year.

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#1. The Viper could clash with John Cena during the latter's retirement tour

John Cena will kick off his retirement tour in WWE in 2025. This final run of The Cenation Leader in the squared circle adds an emotional depth. Fans are eagerly expecting that many of Cena’s dream matches will take place during this last chapter of his career.

One of John Cena’s biggest rivals in his entire WWE journey has undoubtedly been Randy Orton. The feud between a villainous Orton and babyface Cena is often regarded as one of the best rivalries in WWE history.

Now, with the 16-time World Champion moving toward retirement, it’s possible that The Legend Killer could step up and clash with Cena one final time. Another match between these two veterans would indeed be a nostalgic moment for the WWE Universe.