Uncertainty over Randy Orton's future - Reports
Randy Orton has been out of action ever since he was taken out by The Bloodline a few weeks back on SmackDown. It was expected that he would return to WWE and face Roman Reigns at SummerSlam. However, the plan is no longer set in stone.
As reported earlier, the company had initially planned a list of opponents for Roman Reigns for the summer. Riddle was supposed to take him on at Money in the Bank, and then Orton would challenge him at SummerSlam. However, Riddle vs. Reigns has been nixed for MITB, and Orton's future is also uncertain.
As per Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the original company's plans for Riddle and The Viper have seemingly been changed. While there is still a strong chance that Reigns and Orton will compete at SummerSlam, this outcome is far from a certainty.
''We do know that the decision was made this week not to have Roman Reigns on the show [MITB]. Reigns vs. Riddle was the original main event. On television, Riddle challenged Reigns and the last word was this match would take place but not in Las Vegas nor on PPV. Randy Orton was still the SummerSlam plan, but everything changes weekly,'' wrote Meltzer.
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Randy Orton's injury launched Riddle's feud with Roman Reigns
Orton and Riddle have recently been involved in a rivalry with The Usos. The two teams faced each other in a Tag Team Championship Unification Match on SmackDown a few weeks back. First, Reigns helped his cousins pick up a win over RK-Bro. The Bloodline then attacked Orton and Riddle after the bout.
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With Orton out of action, Riddle swore revenge against The Usos and Reigns. He has issued a challenge to The Tribal Chief as well. Meltzer noted that if a match does take place between Riddle and Reigns, then it will be on television. Fans will have to wait and see whether this bout will happen.