Randy Orton to Address Mystery Advisor on SmackDown

Less than three weeks before his WrestleMania 42 match against Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton is scheduled to return to SmackDown this Friday night. He may not be alone, and is expected to continue his aggressive behavior leading up to the event in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Viper's Inner Circle

Orton has been increasingly influenced by voices, leading him to brutally attack Rhodes and Matt Cardona in recent weeks. In addition to these internal influences, a mysterious external voice has also captured the 14-time World Champion’s attention.

Hints of a Reveal

Over the past month, Orton has been observed in several phone conversations with an unidentified individual. Fans are anticipating a potential reveal of who has been advising him. A video posted to Orton’s X account on Wednesday night appeared to show him speaking with this same person.

The Conversation

In the video, Orton was heard saying, “I appreciate everything you’ve been doing for me. Yeah, I think we’re good to go. This Friday, right? I’ll see you in St. Louis.” This suggests a meeting will take place this Friday.

SmackDown in St. Louis

The Blue Brand will be broadcasting from the Enterprise Center in Orton’s hometown of St. Louis on April 3. Cody Rhodes is also expected to be present, potentially facing a hostile crowd.

NXT Stand & Deliver

This weekend also features NXT Stand & Deliver, the biggest NXT Premium Live Event of the year, emanating from The Factory at the District on Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m. ET. Joe Hendry will defend his NXT Championship against Ricky Saints, Ethan Page, and Tony D’Angelo in a Fatal 4-Way Match.

While there’s no guarantee the advisor will reveal their identity to Rhodes or the audience, the possibility adds significant intrigue to Friday’s SmackDown.