Top 5 WWE performers of the week (13th to 19th July 2019)

#3 Randy Orton

The Viper: Made a statement on Smackdown Live

Randy Orton made his return to WWE television and was one of the contenders in the Battle Royal to determine Brock Lesnar's challenger at SummerSlam on August 11, 2019.

Orton did not win but gave a good account of himself in an excellent match by delivering RKO's to virtually everyone, but after showboating in front of Brock Lesnar, who was stationed at ringside, left himself open for Seth Rollins's Blackout and was eliminated last as Rollins won.

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However, Orton's week was not finished. On SmackDown Live, The Viper appeared in the typical revolving door segment as contenders to Kofi Kingston's WWE Championship stated their case for a title shot.

A six-man tag team match ensued wherein Orton nailed Kingston with an RKO to earn the victory and with it, a likely Championship shot at SummerSlam.

Considering their decade long history, that is a very enticing title programme.

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