Thoughts on the Upcoming Randy Orton and Mark Henry Match

Well what are some possible scenarios that could play out here?  The WWE has done a splendid job building up Mark Henry and this match.  I feel there is more interest centred on these two than the John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio match.  In any event here are some possibilities that could happen at Night of Champions. 

Scenario One:  Orton wins cleanly

Mark Henry and Randy Orton could have a great match pushing each other to the limit with near pin falls on both accounts.  That will likely happen anyway.  In the end Orton hits the RKO and gets the 1..2..3.  Problem with this is it could put a spike through the heart of the monster that they have done an excellent job creating in Mark Henry.  He could move on to another feud or he could keep doing damage until he gets a rematch, but it wouldn’t be the same if he loses cleanly here.

Scenario Two:  Henry wins cleanly

Henry could defeat Orton cleanly proving to the entire WWE universe that he is indeed the man.  I don’t see that happening either.  Orton has been on a bit of a role himself.  I am not sure where they would go with that one.  Orton would likely not be done with Henry in this case.  The "voices in his head" would probably cause him to become a bit more of a monster himself and chase Henry until another match in sanctioned.

Scenario Three:  Sheamus and/or Christian play a factor.

Could Sheamus interfere here and cost Henry the match thus continuing their feud.  What about Christian?   He did say he wanted one more match with Orton.  It could happen but I am thinking these two will be focusing on each other in the next coming weeks leaving them out of this one.  Although, I wouldn’t rule it out completely.

Scenario Four:  A Return

Then there is the trail of destruction Henry left behind as he created the "Hall of Pain" which featured Big Show and Kane.  Could we see a return and some revenge delivered that would ultimately cost Henry the match?  This could be the most exciting finish and have the most future potential.  It could create more heat between Henry and one of the aforementioned superstars.  It could also leave unanswered questions between Henry and Orton for another match down the road.  Also, Orton’s title reign continues and so does the beast character that Mark Henry has become.   

I am going to go with option four.  I would love to see Mark Henry get a shot with the title, but if it happens I am thinking it is still a little further down the road.  Perhaps he has to go through Kane or Big Show again before he gets another shot and then the title. 

Props to the WWE on building this one up, excellent job with Mark Henry the last few months.