WWE SmackDown April 11 prediction: Nick Aldis may challenge Randy Orton to a match at WrestleMania 41

WWE SmackDown April 11 prediction: Randy Orton was to take on Kevin Owens in a singles match at WrestleMania 41, which had created a fair deal of buzz in the industry. The eagerly-awaited contest was, however, called off last week after KO announced that he would miss ¡®The Show of Shows¡¯ because of a neck injury.

This left Orton without an opponent for ¡®Mania 41. He responded by hitting Nick Aldis, the GM of SmackDown, with an RKO. Orton is likely to pay a price for his actions on tonight¡¯s episode of the Blue Brand. Here is a look at three ways this developing situation may play out on the April 11th episode of SmackDown.

Nick Aldis challenges Randy Orton to a match at WrestleMania 41

Aldis is an accomplished wrestler in his own right. He is best known for his work on Impact Wrestling/TNA where he was known as Magnus and had a reign as the promotion¡¯s World Heavyweight Champion.

Given his background, he could challenge Randy Orton to a fight and WrestleMania 41 and end his quest for an opponent.

Nick Aldis punishes Randy Orton

Being the GM, Aldis is empowered to take action against superstars who cross the line. Orton undoubtedly didn¡¯t behave like a model employee when he RKOed Aldis without being physically provoked. This might prompt the British star to suspend Orton ahead of WrestleMania 41 to teach him a lesson. If this happens, ¡®The Viper¡¯ might assault Aldis on the first night of WrestleMania 41 and find himself in a match on the second one.

Shreamus gets a match at WrestleMania 41

Sheamus, who has been missing from WWE programming since The Royal Rumble 2025, recently said that he is available to take on Orton at WrestleMania 41. WWE might use his services if the higher-ups decide against going with Nick Aldis. In this case, one can expect the former Magnus to rope in ¡®The Celtic Warrior¡¯ to teach Orton a lesson.

I¡¯m available.

¡ª Sheamus (@WWESheamus) April 10, 2025

Given the quality of Sheamus and Orton¡¯s past matches, one can expect this potential encounter to be a good one.

So, are you ready for the latest episode of WWE SmackDown?

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