In a stunning turn of events, WWE superstar Randy Orton has left fans reeling after replacing his usual teammate Kevin Owens with LA Knight at the recent WWE Bologna event.
The Viper, known for his unpredictable nature, teamed up with Knight to face off against Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga, but it was what happened after the match that sent shockwaves through the WWE universe.
Despite suffering a loss at the hands of Sikoa and Tonga, Orton made a bold statement by suddenly hitting Tonga with an RKO out of nowhere.
This unexpected move caught everyone off guard, including Sikoa, who was momentarily distracted and subsequently laid out by Knight’s BFT.
The question on everyone’s mind is, what prompted Orton to make this drastic change and what does it mean for his upcoming match against The Bloodline at Backlash?
Orton’s partnership with Kevin Owens has been a focal point in recent weeks, with the two teaming up to face Logan Paul and Owens at WrestleMania XL.
Although they came up short in their bid for the WWE United States Championship, they were expected to continue their alliance heading into Backlash. However, Owens’ absence from the Bologna event has raised eyebrows, leaving fans wondering if there’s more to the story.
One possibility is that Owens simply wasn’t part of the live event this week, prompting Orton to seek out a temporary replacement in LA Knight. However, the sudden switch has sparked speculation about the stability of their partnership and whether it will affect their chances against The Bloodline at Backlash.
The Bloodline, led by Solo Sikoa, are looking stronger than ever, but they’re still awaiting the debut of a recently signed star.
Meanwhile, Roman Reigns’ opinion on this new iteration of The Bloodline remains unknown, having gone silent since his WrestleMania loss.
As the WWE universe continues to speculate about Orton’s motives and the implications of his actions, one thing is certain – The Viper is always full of surprises. With Backlash just around the corner, fans can expect even more drama and excitement as the story unfolds.
Will Orton and Owens be able to put aside their differences and take down The Bloodline, or will this sudden teammate switch throw a wrench in their plans? Only time will tell.
