5 rivalries for Randy Orton after WrestleMania 36

'The Apex Predator' Randy Orton will go head to head with the 'Rated-R Superstar' Edge at WrestleMania 36. This feud has received a lot of appreciation from the fans not only because of Orton’s work as a heel but also for the real-life touch that the Creative has given to this rivalry by involving Superstars like Matt Hardy and Beth Phoenix in the feud.

The WWE Universe now gears up to witness a Last Man Standing match between Orton and Edge. Since Edge is making a return to WrestleMania after such a long time, a majority of the fans believe that he will emerge victorious next weekend.

And since WWE has proved that the show will go on no matter how tough the outside conditions are, it will be interesting to see what’s next for Randy Orton after a showdown with Edge at the Showcase of Immortals. Here are 5 rivalries involving the 2-time Royal Rumble winner, which could take place after WrestleMania 36.

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#5 Aleister Black

The Dutch Destroyer needs a marquee opponent

Aleister Black is all set to make his singles WrestleMania debut this year as he squares off against Bobby Lashley this weekend. This match has had very little buildup, but a win against Lashley will give Black some momentum heading into the post-Mania season.

The problem with Black’s run on the main roster has been that WWE has not booked him in one direction consistently. In the last few weeks, he has had matches with the likes of AJ Styles and Seth Rollins, but he is yet to prove himself as a main event player. To elevate him on the Red brand, WWE needs to insert him in a post-WrestleMania rivalry with Randy Orton.

Given how both the Superstars have unique gimmicks, this feud could tear the house down if booked right. Additionally, Orton could solidify Black’s place in the upper mid-card with his solid heelwork.

#4 Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre will need a credible opponent after WrestleMania 36

Given how dominantly he won the 2020 Men’s Royal Rumble match, Drew McIntyre is the favorite to win the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 36. While there is a possibility that WWE could delay his big moment due to the absence of the crowd, the chances that the Scottish Psychopath captures the world title are very high.

After putting the WWE Championship on him, the Creative will have to ensure that he has a glorious run with the title and he defends his title against some of the biggest names in the business. Superstars like AJ Styles and Randy Orton have crossed McIntyre’s path in the past and could kick off his title reign with either of the two veterans.

Since the rumor mill has indicated that AJ Styles might switch to SmackDown during the 2020 Superstar Shakeup, the Viper will be the perfect opponent for the new WWE Champion. Even if McIntyre does not capture the championship, he could still have a feud with Orton as Brock Lesnar is likely to take some time off after this year’s WrestleMania.

#3 Humberto Carrillo

Humberto Carrillo may miss out on a WrestleMania match

Despite being in the United States Championship picture for so long, former 205 Live Superstar Humberto Carrillo may miss out on a match at WrestleMania 36. As per the rumor mill, the Creative had planned to have Carrillo team up with Rey Mysterio for a triple threat RAW Tag Team Championship match which would also involve Street Profits and the team of Angel Garza and Andrade.

Unfortunately, because Mysterio is in quarantine at the moment, the upcoming Superstar lost his place on the WrestleMania match card. Given that WWE has invested so much time in establishing Carrillo as a mid-card Superstar, it is unlikely that the company will give up on him after WrestleMania.

WWE could instead put him in a rivalry with Randy Orton, which would add more layers to the character of Humberto. He has shown that he can do unbelievable things inside the squared circle, but Carrillo needs a credible opponent after WrestleMania to ensure that he remains a prominent name on RAW. A brief feud between Orton and Carrillo could do wonders for the Mexican star.

#2 Shorty G

Shorty G needs a stellar opponent

The fans had high expectations from the feud between Shorty G and Sheamus. However, since the Celtic Warrior was returning after a long hiatus, the company gave him an all-out push. The Irishman squashed the former SmackDown Tag Team Champion, destroying all the momentum that he generated from the King of the Ring tournament.

After that defeat, Shorty teamed up with Apollo Crews to take Sheamus down, however, the two fell short. The former American Alpha member is directionless and it would be great if WWE rebuild his character after WrestleMania 36.

Daniel Bryan recently showed how the Creative can use a veteran Superstar to elevate a young talent as the entire WWE Universe is behind Drew Gulak now. Similarly, Shorty G is another underdog character who could prove to be a valuable addition to the upper mid-card if he is booked properly. A feud with Randy Orton could do the job for Shorty.

WWE can have either of the two Superstars switch brands during the Superstar Shakeup, and go ahead in this direction. Shorty has tremendous in-ring talent, however, he has not received proper opportunities till now.

#1 Bray Wyatt

Because he never forgets...

'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt will clash with the 16-time WWE Champion John Cena in a Firefly Fun House match at WrestleMania 36. Wyatt's new character has only one goal, and that is to right all the wrong of his past. This theory is the reason why he is facing off against Cena this weekend.

To continue this angle, WWE should have another veteran cross Wyatt’s path and the best option in WWE’s hand is Randy Orton. Everyone remembers how Randy burnt the Wyatt Family Compound and later defeated him for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 33. That feud was a masterclass, however, the House of Horrors match between the two Superstars was not up to the mark.

WWE could give Wyatt another opportunity to correct those mistakes and have a stellar feud with Orton. The empty arenas are making Wyatt’s promos more special and thus, the post-WrestleMania season will be the best time to book this rivalry. Orton has shown recently that he is open to putting others over and since The Fiend already has an enormous fan base, this feud would capture everyone’s attention.

The Creative may want to keep Bray Wyatt away from the title picture for a while and this is the best way they can book him. As far as Superstar Shakeup is concerned, it would be better if Orton comes to SmackDown because Wyatt has established himself as a top player on the Blue brand and moving him to RAW might not be the best move for him.