WrestleMania 41 is just a few hours away at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, but no one seems more frustrated right now than Randy Orton. Ever since Kevin Owens revealed his neck injury and pulled himself out of WrestleMania, Randy’s frustration has reached its peak.
Desperate to secure his spot at the biggest show of the year, Randy didn’t take it lightly when SmackDown GM Nick Aldis tried to snub him from the event. Orton responded in classic fashion—by delivering a vicious RKO to Aldis.
Despite his persistence, WWE hasn’t announced any opponent for him yet. However, nobody can stop ‘The Apex Predator’ from going after what he wants. Staying true to his character, Orton has now issued an open challenge to anyone willing to face him at WrestleMania 41.
IT'S OFFICIAL: Randy Orton has issued an OPEN CHALLENGE for WrestleMania Night 2.
— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) April 19, 2025
RUSEV vs. ORTON AT MANIA 👀🔥#SmackDown
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“Check it out, anybody in the locker room wants to test their metal. I dare them to step up. Anyone out on the strip, anyone of you, if you want a pair of wrestling boots. Hell, if you just catch the wind, that Randy Orton, the Legend Killer needs an opponent for WrestleMania 41. I challenge you to step up. I will be there Sunday, Allegiant Stadium, in the ring, ready to go.”
On the latest episode of SmackDown, The Viper delivered a bold and daring promo aimed at everyone in the locker room.
Who will accept Randy Orton’s challenge?
With Randy Orton’s open challenge now official, fans can’t stop guessing who might answer the call.
Some think SmackDown GM Nick Aldis could be the one. His recent issues with Orton make him a strong possibility. Solo Sikoa’s name is also being talked about by many.
I think RUSEV will be the 1 to take Randy Orton’s open Challenge at #WrestleMania
— GReGG SeLF (@GReGGSeLF) April 19, 2025
RUSEV walks out & stands there for 45 seconds & then Lana walks out n the crowd goes even more crazy
Meanwhile, a few believe we might see a shocking return. Rusev or Aleister Black, who both recently re-signed with WWE, are on people’s minds.
No matter who it is, Orton has sent a loud message—whoever steps into the ring will be hit with the three most dangerous letters in WWE: R.K.O.
