Triple H to punish 44-year-old WWE star following SmackDown tonight for one major reason? Potential situation explored
Triple H was involved in a heated segment with Randy Orton during the opening moments of the latest episode of WWE SmackDown. This confrontation ended with The Game granting The Viper his wish by announcing a match between Orton and Kevin Owens for the Crown Jewel 2024 Premium Live Event. The segment between the two men drew a massive reaction from fans.
However, the segment also hinted at a possible situation where The King of Kings might soon punish The Legend Killer for arriving late to SmackDown tapings. This hint was dropped when Triple H made his way to the ring after Orton called him out.
On the entrance ramp, The Game grabbed the microphone and mentioned that although he preferred not to address it on television, they would discuss Orton's tardiness later. This was a strong statement from the WWE Chief Content Officer, suggesting that he might punish Randy for arriving late to shows. The Stamford-based company could easily turn this issue into a storyline, especially with Triple H mentioning it on television.
The King of Kings might impose a heavy fine on The Viper as a form of punishment and could also warn him of further fines if the behavior continues on upcoming shows. An angle where Triple H punishes The Legend Killer on television would indeed intensify things between them, making it all the more interesting to watch after their heated confrontation on SmackDown.
Triple H might soon appear on television again
Triple H's recent appearance on SmackDown dropped a big hint about his next on-screen presence, which could happen post-Crown Jewel 2024, where he might address the aftermath of Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The WWE Chief Content Officer has already warned The Apex Predator about The Prizefighter, stating that the latter is not the same competitor he once was. The Game even emphasized that he was trying to protect Orton from Owens. This was why he initially hesitated to make the match official for Crown Jewel 2024.
If KO puts Orton on the shelf again, Triple H could appear after Crown Jewel 2024 to address the situation. The 55-year-old could either confront The Prizefighter directly or address the entire situation by explaining why he initially warned The Legend Killer.
It will be interesting to see if The King of Kings will continue to play a role in this heated rivalry over the coming weeks.