9 Next WWE Steps For Randy Orton
3. Randy Orton Vs. Baron Corbin
That being said, and despite the evidence that this summer may have presented, Randy Orton’s value lies in more than just the odd dream match pairing. Having spent almost a decade-and-a-half with the company and winning pretty much every accolade he possibly could, Orton also represents a major scalp that an up-and-coming star would benefit from claiming.
Looking through the SmackDown roster, I guess the guy who fits that description best is big, bad Baron Corbin.
Presumably the company has high hopes for this guy, not least because he boasts the kind of size that’s no doubt made him a hit with the office. Currently though, he’s languishing somewhat in the lower echelons of the card, meaning they’re going to have to invest some time and effort into transforming Corbin into a contender.
Given Orton’s aforementioned reputation, plus the fact that he seems to be able to stay relevant even in light of defeat, it seems fairly realistic to assume the company may have him do the honours for Corbin at some stage in the future.
Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right thing to do…