2 best possible opponents for Randy Orton at WrestleMania 35

The Viper
The Viper

Randy Orton is one of the most prominent names in the modern era of WWE. Currently, Orton performs on SmackDown Live, and he is a key superstar of the blue brand. Randy Orton had an intense feud with Rey Mysterio, but he lost to Mysterio at TLC 2018.

Orton won the Royal Rumble match in 2017, and he is certainly a favourite to win it this year.

Randy Orton made his WWE debut in 2002, and he has been wrestling in the company for 17 years. He has garnered remarkable success in his career, as has won the tag team titles twice, the Intercontinental title once, the US title once, and the WWE title 13 times.

The 13-time WWE Champion also won the Money in the Bank contract once, and has won Royal Rumble matches twice. As a matter of fact, he is a Grand Slam Champion.

Randy Orton is a gifted performer in the squared circle, and he has given many unforgettable matches in his career. Orton has had several stirring rivalries in his career, and he has also main-evented WrestleMania.

He has done it all in his WWE career.

WrestleMania is just three months away, and Orton will be part of the event. Here we discuss two best possible opponents of The Viper who might face him at the biggest stage of sports entertainment.


#2 Andrade 'Cien' Almas

Andrade 'Cien' Almas
Andrade 'Cien' Almas

Andrade 'Cien' Almas is a highly talented wrestler, and he could be a great opponent for Orton at WrestleMania 35. Almas is currently on SmackDown Live where he is an impressive heel. Almas had a tag team match on SmackDown this week where he pinned Rey Mysterio.

Almas is an incredible athlete, and he is quick in the ring. He is one of the best technically gifted wrestlers of the blue brand. Almas has been wrestling for a long time, and he had a remarkable stint in Japan.

WWE signed him in 2015, and he had a bright start to his career. Almas became the NXT Champion when he defeated Drew McIntyre. In fact, he had notable feuds with McIntyre, Roderick Strong, and Johnny Gargano.

Almas made his main roster debut last year, and his feuds have been substandard. Therefore, a rivalry with Randy Orton could lift his stature. Almas might start to get a big push if he manages to defeat Orton at WrestleMania 35.

#1 Finn Balor

Finn Balor should bring back the Demon King persona
Finn Balor should bring back the Demon King persona

Finn Balor is undeniably an ideal competitor for Orton, and they can steal the show at WrestleMania 35. Presently, Balor performs on Raw, but a brand switch is possible before WrestleMania. Balor and Orton have never locked horns before, and it will be a fresh rivalry for the WWE Universe.

Balor is adept in the squared circle, and he has been wrestling for 19 years. He was a massive name in Japan where he had immense popularity. WWE signed him in 2015, and he attained plenty of success in his career.

He became the NXT Champion, and he had memorable feuds with superstars like Neville, Samoa Joe, Kevin Owens, and many more. As a matter of fact, he was the longest reigning NXT Champion, and he held the title 292 days.

Subsequently, Balor moved to the main roster in 2016, and he had a stellar start. Balor beat Roman Reigns in his debut match, and he also became the first ever Universal Champion. However, he had to relinquish the title due to an injury. But he has not been in the title picture since he returned from injury.

Balor has faced most of the superstars on Raw, and he might get a good push on SmackDown Live - the land of opportunities. Balor and Orton are spectacular performers in the squared circle, and they can steal the show at WrestleMania 35.

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