Authority and their face
The McMahons seemed to be enjoying the moment when Randy Orton was crowned the unified champion at TLC. The champ seemed to live up to the expectations of the Authority and backed his tag as “face of the company” with his performance.
The following Raw showcased his weakness when pitted up against Daniel Bryan. Bryan clearly stands out as a fan favorite opponent for the champ and is worthy of holding the title.
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The shows before Royal Rumble would be crucial for Orton as he will be put into the testing ground by the same authority that backs him now. A variety of opponents or a clean one man feud can be expected. However, the option wouldn’t be clear until we edge closer towards the Royal Rumble.