{"id":44737,"date":"2025-04-07T10:16:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T10:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=44737"},"modified":"2025-04-07T10:16:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T10:16:52","slug":"who-will-randy-orton-face-at-wrestlemania-41","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/who-will-randy-orton-face-at-wrestlemania-41\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Will Randy Orton Face at WrestleMania 41? Possible Replacements for Kevin Owens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"527\"><strong>With WrestleMania 41 rapidly approaching and Kevin Owens officially out due to neck surgery, WWE fans are wondering: <em data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"527\">Who will Randy Orton face at WrestleMania?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"679\">From returning legends to surprise debuts, several intriguing possibilities have emerged. Let\u2019s break down the situation and the top names in the mix.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"718\">Kevin Owens Injury: What Happened?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"957\">On the April 5th edition of <em data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"759\">SmackDown<\/em>, Kevin Owens confirmed that he will undergo neck surgery, ruling him out of action indefinitely.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"957\">This unfortunate update officially cancelled his scheduled match with Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1122\">Owens last wrestled at <em data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1003\">Elimination Chamber<\/em> on March 1st in an unsanctioned match against Sami Zayn \u2013 a brutal contest that some believed may have led to the injury.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1122\">However, Owens himself confirmed that the injury first occurred in January and that the matches since have only aggravated it further.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">You could tell that Randy Orton felt gutted for Kevin Owens <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SmackDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SmackDown<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nIuOYHhhQA\">pic.twitter.com\/nIuOYHhhQA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Fightful\/status\/1908341900102279570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1164\">How Long Will Kevin Owens Be Out For?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1419\">While Owens did not specify an exact timeline, the phrase \u201cout indefinitely\u201d suggests a lengthy recovery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1419\">Neck surgery is a serious procedure in pro wrestling, and similar recoveries have ranged from several months to over a year, depending on severity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1419\">It has even put some wrestlers out of action for years, including former WWE stars Edge and Paige.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1523\">WWE have yet to release a projected return date, but it&#8217;s safe to say Owens won\u2019t be back anytime soon.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1523\">Possible WrestleMania Opponents for Randy Orton<\/h2>\n<p>With Owens sidelined, WWE must pivot quickly to find a WrestleMania-worthy opponent for Randy Orton.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the most talked-about possibilities:<\/p>\n<h3>Solo Sikoa<\/h3>\n<p>Perhaps the most simple solution, Orton has a history with The Bloodline and Solo Sikoa in particular, having spent the majority of 2024 feuding with them.<\/p>\n<p>While it would be an underwhelming solution, it would be an easy one for WWE to conjure up.<\/p>\n<h3>Nick Aldis<\/h3>\n<p>As the current <em data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1801\">SmackDown<\/em> General Manager, Aldis has had multiple tense encounters with Orton, including a recent RKO after delivering the bad news about Owens\u2019 status.<\/p>\n<p>The setup is there, and Aldis entering the ring for his first WWE match on the grandest stage would be an emotional, full-circle moment.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RandyOrton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RandyOrton<\/a> is in disbelief and took it out on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealNickAldis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RealNickAldis<\/a> \ud83d\ude31<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SmackDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SmackDown<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M4a89Oabbv\">pic.twitter.com\/M4a89Oabbv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWE\/status\/1908342106277531907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Aleister Black<\/h3>\n<p>Cryptic smoke-filled vignettes on WWE TV have strongly hinted at Black&#8217;s return.<\/p>\n<p>A WrestleMania match against Orton would be a high-profile reintroduction for Black, whose unique style and past success in NXT still resonate with fans. His &#8220;pick a fight&#8221; character fits perfectly into an open challenge scenario.<\/p>\n<h3>Rusev<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s also been reported that Rusev (aka Miro) has re-signed with WWE and is set to return imminently.<\/p>\n<p>While WWE likely had plans for him to return post-WrestleMania, those plans might be brought forward should they opt to reintroduce the Bulgarian Brute in a programme with Orton.<\/p>\n<h3>Sami Zayn<\/h3>\n<p>As it stands, Sami Zayn is probably the most high-profile superstar to not have plans for WrestleMania.<\/p>\n<p>After essentially being written off of TV at Elimination Chamber, WWE could spin the story so that Orton accuses Zayn of hurting Owens at Elimination Chamber and costing The Viper his marquee match.<\/p>\n<p>It might not be the most compelling storyline, but it gives Orton a chance to tap into his darker side while setting the stage for two top-tier performers to deliver a potential show-stealer.<\/p>\n<h3>Uncle Howdy<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"423\">Few rivals have a history with Randy Orton as rich and layered as Bray Wyatt. Wyatt was Orton\u2019s last major WrestleMania opponent before his release in 2021 and untimely passing in 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"423\">Now, Bo Dallas has taken up the torch, reintroducing the Wyatt legacy through the eerie persona of Uncle Howdy and the Wyatt Sicks \u2013 though the group hasn\u2019t been seen since a loss to The Final Testament and Dallas\u2019 real-life injury hiatus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"917\">A feud between Orton and Uncle Howdy would be one of the easiest to build in a short timeframe, thanks to the wealth of past footage and storytelling between Orton and Wyatt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"917\">This history could be used to quickly create a meaningful narrative, even with less than two weeks before WrestleMania. The only question is Dallas&#8217; availability, as he has yet to be medically cleared.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"917\">Still, it feels inevitable that Orton and Howdy will cross paths \u2013 whether it happens in Las Vegas or sometime after.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Randy Orton needs a new WrestleMania opponent. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/s5dlPTtdAw\">pic.twitter.com\/s5dlPTtdAw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WrestlingNewsCo\/status\/1908359686853689842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3522\">Kevin Owens Replacements: Who Could Step Up?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3624\">Here\u2019s a summary of the most likely <em data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3586\">Kevin Owens replacements<\/em> for Randy Orton\u2019s WrestleMania match:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3965\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3679\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3679\"><strong data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3642\">Nick Aldis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3746\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3746\"><strong data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3696\">Solo Sikoa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3803\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3803\"><strong data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3767\">Aleister Black<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3845\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3845\"><strong data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3815\">Rusev<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3916\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3916\"><strong data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3861\">Sami Zayn<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3916\"><strong>Uncle Howdy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With WrestleMania 41 rapidly approaching and Kevin Owens officially out due to neck surgery, WWE fans are wondering: Who will Randy Orton face at WrestleMania? From returning legends to surprise debuts, several intriguing possibilities have emerged. Let\u2019s break down the situation and the top names in the mix. Kevin Owens Injury: What Happened? On the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":349,"featured_media":44747,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44737","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wwe"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Who Will Randy Orton Face at WrestleMania? Possible Opponents<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Kevin Owens is out with an injury \u2013 so who will Randy Orton face at WrestleMania? 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