5 Reasons why Randy Orton turned face and formed a Tag Team with Riddle on RAW

#2. A different direction for Randy Orton

Randy Orton

Randy Orton has been occupied for nearly half a year with a supernatural and bizarre storyline involving The Fiend and Alexa Bliss. It was almost the same week after week, and only his feud against Drew McIntyre was more memorable in 2020.

A more lighthearted storyline with Riddle is exactly the kind of change in direction that Orton needed on RAW. Hopefully, things aren't as serious as they usually are in his storylines.

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#1. A long-term storyline is in the works?

Randy Orton could be in another long-term storyline

WWE loves putting Randy Orton in a long-term storyline and this could be another one. Ultimately, it all depends on what WWE's definition of long-term is. Perhaps it's a tag team that may only last until SummerSlam, or perhaps the two will be aligned for a full year going forward.

While we doubt the latter will happen, a good long-term storyline would be perfect to help elevate Riddle as well as utilize Randy Orton. WWE could have a long-term plan in the works.