4 Wrestling rumors we hope are true and 4 we hope aren't: Title feud canceled because of Randy Orton, Former MITB winner to unexpectedly leave WWE?

Randy Orton (left); The MITB briefcase (right)
Randy Orton (left); The MITB briefcase (right)

#4. Hope isn't true: John Cena Sr. on Otis possibly leaving WWE

Otis has fallen down the pecking order in WWE.
Otis has fallen down the pecking order in WWE.

Otis was a surprising breakout star in WWE in 2020. From his storyline with Mandy Rose heading into WrestleMania 36 and his unexpected Money in the Bank victory, things were looking up for Otis.

And then WWE realized that they had no plans for Otis as Mr. Money in the Bank. With Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns being the two main World Champions for a big part of 2020, Otis was never going to become WWE or Universal Champion.

He has fallen down the pecking order since, turning heel on SmackDown and aligning with Chad Gable. While he seems to be a Tag Team Title contender, his peak in WWE may have come and gone.

In a conversation with Boston Wrestling MWF’s Dan Mirade, John Cena Sr. suggested that Otis could be the next one to leave WWE:

“Bye [pretends to wave goodbye],” Cena Sr. said. “Hang on, he’s not long for the [company]. I think so, I think so [we could be discussing Otis’ departure soon].”

We hope this isn't true because Otis is a good talent for WWE to keep around even if he's never going to be a main event Superstar. He's entertaining and can fit into several roles well.

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