Randy Orton to leave WWE for a while following heartbreaking split on SmackDown last week? Exploring the possibility

Randy Orton suffered a heartbreaking betrayal at the hands of Kevin Owens last week on SmackDown after the latter ambushed him. The once-loving bond between the two tag team partners has now turned into a rancorous relationship filled with resentment. The shocking turn of events may have left a lasting impact on The Viper.

Will the 14-time World Champion go into self-imposed exile to process the emotional fallout of the betrayal? However, that does not look like the case. Randy Orton is not leaving WWE, and the possibility of that happening is extremely low. He has been advertised for the upcoming edition of SmackDown, which will air from Colonial Life Arena in the state of Columbia.

The Apex Predator sent a bold message to Kevin Owens during a recent WWE live event in the UK, where he vowed to make the latter pay for his actions. The 44-year-old stated that he would be going after KO in search of revenge. This seemed to be a major indication that Orton would feud with the former Universal Champion on SmackDown.

While Cody Rhodes has a huge match scheduled against Gunther at Crown Jewel, WWE could run Kevin Owens' feud with The Viper in the meantime. This might eventually lead to a blockbuster match between the two superstars at a major premium live event.

However, this week's SmackDown is set to be a blockbuster show, as Randy Orton could be on a rampage against KO.

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Is WWE planning a mega clash for Randy Orton at Crown Jewel 2024?

WWE's next premium live event is Crown Jewel. As always, the company has been pulling out all stops to make it a star-studded extravaganza. Just a few weeks left for the spectacle, and a high-voltage rivalry has emerged on SmackDown between two of the biggest stars—Randy Orton and Kevin Owens.

It appears that WWE might be planning to feature the two superstars at the upcoming event in Saudi Arabia. Orton and Owens could lock horns in a highly anticipated match at this year's Crown Jewel in Riyadh. The possibility of the highly anticipated showdown happening at the PLE is quite good.

Two of the biggest stars locking horns in a marquee match is certain to add grandeur to the spectacle. Moreover, it will also garner a huge buzz among the fans, leaving them on the edge of their seats. A monumental showdown between Randy Orton and Kevin Owens will also unfold a new layer to their newborn rivalry.

It will be interesting to see how things develop on SmackDown in the coming weeks leading to Crown Jewel.