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Neither The Fiend nor Randy Orton was featured in the go-home show of RAW before WrestleMania. This caused a lot of outrage on the internet, from fans who were pumped about the show.
There is an air of mystique when it comes to The Fiend and Randy Orton ahead of their massive WrestleMania clash. Nobody knows how the contest is going to pan out, because of the supernatural elements involved.
We are as much in the dark as you are, but here are five ways that the match could potentially play out. Do let us know how you think the match will pan out.
Is it The Fiend's time to shine or will the veteran Randy Orton manage to overcome the supernatural forces that the unearthly being will conjure at WrestleMania?
#5 Randy Orton defeats The Fiend clean, with an RKO
Let's just state right off the bat that this is not a scenario that is likely to happen.
WrestleMania is an annual event where the babyface stands tall. Especially this year, with the world in lockdown mode, the audience wants a reason to celebrate. While The Fiend isn't a clean-cut babyface like Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton is the clear wrongdoer in this feud and hasn't received his punishment yet.
That said, this is an article where we explore every single possibility, and yes, it is not impossible to surmise that Orton could win this match.
Everyone loves a good RKO, and that could be the reasoning for Vince McMahon to have The Viper stand tall in this contest. In the opinion of this author, however, The Fiend should just kick out of just about every RKO thrown his way.
Now that we've explored that possibility, let's examine four other scenarios which may sound ridiculous but are yet more probable than this one.
#4 The Fiend defeats Randy Orton and then, Bray Wyatt shows up
No, this isn't a typo. During The Fiend vs. Randy Orton, both The Fiend and Bray Wyatt could show up. It could then be showcased that it was Bo Dallas under the mask all along. For Wyatt's real-life brother, Dallas, entering the fray in such a massive way would be a very interesting twist.
Just because Orton and The Fiend will not be competing in a cinematic match does not mean that there can't be cinematic elements in their matches. This is clearly the 'sports entertainment' match of the two-night gala and many smoke and mirrors will be involved in the proceedings.
Just imagine how big a push it will mean for Bo Dallas to pin someone like Randy Orton at WrestleMania. He could then adopt one of the Fiend masks while Bray Wyatt dons the other.
Bo Dallas is just far too talented a performer to be sitting on the sidelines. He's waited far too long and this should be his moment to shine.
#3 Aleister Black helps The Fiend win
Could The Fiend call upon an ally who has, thus far, been missing from action for quite some time? Aleister Black and The Fiend have gimmicks rooted in the supernatural, and a coalition between them would not really be out of the ordinary.
So, at WrestleMania, with the whole world watching, Randy Orton may realize that while he has The Fiend's number, Wyatt may have unleashed a force of hell that just cannot be stopped.
Black, for his part, gets a reboot that he desperately needs, and a chance to start afresh as a member of the new Wyatt family.
The Fiend and Aleister Black could be a modern incarnation of The Undertaker and Kane, and the new Brothers of Destruction could, in time, dominate the tag team division as well.
And yes, the return of Aleister Black at WrestleMania, if such is indeed the plan would be a fabulous moment for fans. What do you think? Is this a partnership that you think could yield results for both men?
#2 The Fiend defeats Randy Orton clean, in the middle of the ring
There are rumors doing the rounds that The Fiend will squash Randy Orton in their match. This makes all the sense in the world, because, despite his gimmick, The Fiend is the babyface in this contest, at this time. He's coming back for sweet, violent, brutal revenge and Orton's days are numbered.
Bray Wyatt has spent a long duration away from WWE, selling the burns that Randy Orton inflicted upon him. This is his chance to entrench himself as a member of the roster and maybe return to normal after he has defeated Orton comprehensively. Fans can cheer in unison as they see one of the most prolific characters of the modern era standing tall at WrestleMania.
This is the only logical storyline conclusion for a match between The Fiend and Randy Orton, considering it has to come to an end after dragging on for months. Both men need a reset following WrestleMania and hence, this conclusion could be the best-case scenario.
#1 The Fiend drags Randy Orton to hell
Let's rewind to a time before the whole Randy Orton vs. The Fiend saga began, with this interview featuring The Viper conducted by Sportskeeda. Check out Orton's thoughts on a potential showdown with The Fiend by clicking on the link above.
WrestleMania is all about moments, and not necessarily the quality of the matches the performers are involved in. Randy Orton and The Fiend do not need to replicate the in-ring prowess of Asuka and Rhea Ripley, but instead, tell a story that people will cherish for their lives.
Simply put, The Fiend could, with the world watching, drag Orton all the way down to hell. Hell, somehow, exists just under the ring, and this is something we've seen used time and time again in WWE programming.
Randy Orton could then take a sabbatical before he returns for his next big feud. The sight of Orton being dragged, flailing, to the bottom of the ring is one that fans would remember with the utmost glee.
