WrestleMania 28: Randy Orton Will Defeat Kane to Set Up Daniel Bryan Feud

Since Randy Orton has spent so much time fighting for the World Heavyweight Championship recently, when he's missing from the main event scene, you know it's only a matter of time until he's back. He'll make his latest return after beating Kane at WrestleMania.

Despite high hopes for Kane's character after returning with a mask early in the year, he's already been defeated in a hyped feud with John Cena, and his storyline with Orton isn't going any better. It's quickly become a failed experiment.

That's too bad, because masked Kane had the potential to become a force if he received a proper build. But instead, he was thrust into a battle he couldn't win against Cena. His chance of beating Orton clean are extremely low as well.

So, while Kane will continue his slide, Orton should begin moving back toward the top. He's seemingly recovered from all of his injuries, kayfabe and legitimate, and would appear to be the next logical opponent for Daniel Bryan.

After winning the Royal Rumble, Sheamus hasn't been booked like somebody about to take over the belt. Usually, superstars receive a monster push after winning a marquee event like that, but it's been more tame with the Great White.

In the mean time, Bryan's title reign has been gaining momentum lately thanks to a highly successful heel turn that saved his run after a slow start. Another face will need to emerge to challenge him, and Orton makes the most sense.

The pair had some entertaining moments during their match on Raw, potentially a prelude of what's to come over the next month. Both guys are among the WWE's best in terms of in-ring work, and their matches would likely be among the best all year.

Bryan has been able to defy the odds, often thanks to underhanded tactics, to keep the belt. Facing Orton would be the first major test for his character. If he's able to maintain that momentum against SmackDown's biggest star, then everybody will know Bryan is here to stay.

After Orton's victory over Kane, the real fun will begin.