Now that Randy Orton has returned, we have to start asking ourselves what is his motivation? Did he only return to do a solid for his old friend, Cody?
Of course not, idiots.
Orton has return for 1 reason, and 1 reason only. He is coming after Flair and Cena's record.
Orton now holds the title a total of 14 times which means he needs to win a world title 2 more times. Unfortunately, that means he would have to lose the title again which logically one would ask, why wouldn't he just forfeit the title and then challenge and beat the new champion?
Orton didn't just returned jacked for no reason at all, he has returned to kick ass and take his place at the top of the company once again, but that means either Rollins or Reigns is in his glare.
However, Orton could be driven by revenge which means it wouldn't be just Reigns who he would be gunning for, it could also be the entire blood line including Jey Uso and while he might play friendly with Cody for a little bit, as soon as Cody gets close to being world champion, the Viper will most inevitably strike on Cody.
Orton is man who could go in any direction at this point in his career.
Orton Wrestlemania opponent could be Cody in a blood feud or with Jey for Revenge or it may just very well be with the Tribal Chief himself. All of these make sense storyline wise but he could face Rollins at Wrestlemania for the title given that he knows he has beaten Rollins before at the grandest stage.
No Matter where the storyline takes Randy at Wrestlemania eventually Orton should gain a 15th world championship reign where he defeats maybe a newly crowned undiputed champion Jey Uso after Jey finally defeats Roman at Summer Slam 2024.
Orton in an attempt to get the 16th title reign, he fakes an injury to get his title taken from him and then tries to beat the new champion but is stopped by Cena. This would lead to a career match with Cena at Wrestlemania 2025.
Orton would go on to beat Cena, ending Cena's career forever. Orton then refocuses on capturing his 16th world title by attacking his friend, and new world champion, Cody Rhodes.
Now the only thing standing in Randy's way from tying the record with Cena and Flair is Cody.
This is the storyline motivation that needs to be written in Randy's new storyline. At this point in his career he should be highly motivated to beat Cena and Flair's record.
