WrestleMania 41 is heating up as Randy Orton prepares for a showdown this Sunday, but there's a twist — he still doesn't have an opponent lined up!

In a thrilling episode of WWE SmackDown, Orton took center stage to assure fans that he is ready to compete, despite the lack of a challenger. Currently soaking in the Las Vegas atmosphere and fulfilling media duties, he expressed his commitment to thrilling the audience. "I'm coming in ready, boots laced and baby oil applied!" he declared, sending waves of excitement through the crowd.

Orton issued an electrifying open challenge to the locker room, inviting anyone brave enough to face him, cautioning them that they risk falling victim to his infamous RKO maneuver. Originally slated to face Kevin Owens, Orton's plans changed due to Owens' unfortunate neck injury.

The drama didn’t stop there! Seth Rollins took the mic in a bold promo that shook the foundation of SmackDown. Leading up to his highly anticipated Triple Threat match against CM Punk and Roman Reigns, Rollins sat cross-legged in the ring, removing the WWE logo from his microphone as he confronted the audience.

"You chanted his name, and he came back. But did he return for you or the hefty paycheck?" Rollins slammed Punk, branding him a "liar" and a "fraud." He drew a stark contrast with Reigns, noting, "At least Roman doesn’t pretend. He’s more interested in his jet and handpicked opponents than the fans."

Rollins took a trip down memory lane, recalling the origins of The Shield 12 years ago when he, Reigns, and Dean Ambrose (also known as Jon Moxley) united to protect CM Punk. He passionately reflected, "I was always in the shadows while everyone focused on Roman, who was seen as the next John Cena. I gave everything for this business."

Concluding his fiery promo, Rollins promised, "This story started 12 years ago, and it culminates at WrestleMania 41. I will sacrifice everything to propel this business forward. That's not just a prediction... it's a spoiler!"

With tantalizing tension building, fans are eager to find out who will dare to face Orton and if Rollins can deliver on his promises. WrestleMania 41 is shaping up to be one for the ages!