WWE rumors 2016: Randy Orton heel turn in the works?

(Wikimedia Commons/Miguel Discart)WWE superstar Randy Orton. 

Another prominent name might be joining The Wyatt Family and this time it is Randy Orton. If that happens, then the speculations of him becoming a heel are true.

In the past few weeks, the Wyatts (Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper) have made Orton's life a living hell. 

However in this week's episode of "SmackDown Live," Orton may have embraced his dark side once again.

In the show, Wyatt and Kane competed in a 'no disqualification' match. There was a moment in the contest where Harper looked like he was going to assist Wyatt to a victory. 

Suddenly, Orton came out to the delight of the crowd and it seemed he would be helping Kane defeat Wyatt.

But as Kane was about to execute the chokeslam to his opponent, Orton delivered the RKO, his signature move, on "The Big Red Machine." The "Apex Predator" then stared at Wyatt before leaving the ring.

Orton had a short and confusing response when asked why he did that to Kane. 

If Orton is indeed the newest member of the Wyatt Family, it means he is back to being a villain. 

It has been some time since Orton was a heel in the WWE, a role he played effectively numerous times in the past. 

Orton started his face turn when he was feuding with Seth Rollins last year, and also during the time when he aligned himself with the likes of Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose.

Following Orton's bout with multiple injuries, he remained a face and this solidified when he took on Brock Lesnar at "SummerSlam." He continued to be a hero of the people, but those days might be over after his actions earlier this week. 

The Wyatt Family is a heel faction and Orton joining them likely signifies one thing. For now, there is no confirmation regarding this but in the weeks to come, everything will be clearer. 

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