Randy Orton’s big moment at WWE event saw a major change ahead of upset decision

Despite being one of the most experienced stars in WWE, Randy Orton has managed to maintain his position as one of the most beloved stars on the roster. However, during his segment on SmackDown, there was a noticeable deviation from the norm, a detail that did not go unnoticed by most fans.

Despite establishing himself as a villain in the past, Orton has shifted his attention towards portraying a heroic character in recent times. He is currently engaged in a rivalry with Logan Paul and is set to compete against both Paul and Kevin Owens in a Triple Threat match for the United States Championship at WrestleMania XL. It is safe to say that The Maverick has been a constant source of frustration for both Orton and Owens.

During a match, the star was paired with Kevin Owens to face off against Pretty Deadly. The two were dominating until suddenly, Paul, who had been hidden from the referee and Orton, appeared and attacked Owens with brass knuckles. After quickly retreating, Paul reappeared and Orton, who was enraged by the sneak attack, pinned Owens. This altercation would typically result in a confrontation between the former allies, who are set to face each other at WrestleMania.

Despite the usual trend of miscommunication between partners on WWE SmackDown, something different happened this time. For the first time, a wrestler chose to review replays. Typically, the stars involved in miscommunication refuse to watch the footage of what happened, even though it is readily available. However, on this occasion, Randy Orton broke the pattern by viewing the video and then targeting Logan Paul.

This was the first time in recent memory that a babyface had acted intelligently. The only outcome was Pretty Deadly’s surprising victory, which would have been difficult for them to achieve.

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Throughout the years, fans have noticed that when two beloved wrestlers have a disagreement, they tend to remain at odds. Additionally, it seems that the footage of these incidents is rarely reviewed.

This could result in either a change of character for one of the stars or a rivalry between them.

Despite The Viper possibly gaining insight from watching the replay, it is uncertain if WWE intended to showcase his ring experience as a way to help other babyfaces become more strategic in their matches against heels. Only time will tell if this potential change will result in more cunning babyfaces and a tougher time for heels.