2026-03-22 WOL: Heel Randy Orton is back!

This week, I talk about Randy Orton's heel turn over the last two weeks on SmackDown, leading up to WrestleMania. I explain why this is one of the better angles they've done in a while and how it will help the match at Mania. I also talk about Toni Storm being off TV indefinitely, what pivot AEW will make, and whether it will lead to Mercedes Mone coming back as a Babyface. I also elaborate on my report this week that Tama Tonga was fined for filming backstage footage at SmackDown last week. Plus, the passing of Dennis Condrey, Dynamite Ratings, and a Ronda Rousey update—all this and more! Grab your Dave Meltzer year books Don't have access to this video? Sign up now! The F4W Live tier now has Dave Meltzer live on Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez. You can see the Wrestling Observer Newsletter with a subscription here: Grab some awesome T Shirts here: #wrestlingobserver