Does Orton Deserve Better?

Last year, Randy Orton had a few runs with the title, including unifying the two World titles and heading into Wrestlemania as Champion. But the focus never seemed to be properly on him. The feud between Daniel Bryan and Triple H just overshadowed him around Wrestlemania. Even before that, even when it was obvious the WWE did not want to develop Daniel Bryan for a proper push, they were teasing that friction between Triple H and Orton. That story obviously would have been developed further when Batista entered the picture. The fans going crazy for Daniel Bryan killed that story. Triple H, Randy Orton, and Batista ended up on the same page. Ever since then, it doesn't feel like Randy Orton has had much momentum.

What has he been doing lately? He had that feud against Roman Reigns, but that was obviously about putting Reigns over. He now seems to be just another henchman for The Authority. The tension between him and Triple H is gone. He had some tension with Kane a few weeks ago, but nothing came of that. That tension last year made Orton look weak. But he has even less creative focus on him now. He has no real creative investment. Is he supposed to be the #2 guy in the company? They are not pushing him like it.

Does he deserve better? What else can they do with him during this time where they are trying to make stars to fill the void from losing certain top guys this year? I figured he would be one of the guys to eventually face Brock Lesnar for the title. Not necessarily now, but in December or January. John Cena has been taking up Lesnar's time. The only targets for Orton right now are John Cena and Dean Ambrose. How many times has he faced those two this year alone? Would it be better if you broke Orton away from The Authority? I think it would open up more possibilities for him and his character would shine better away from the group. If the WWE wants another member in the group so badly, toss Miz in there. His Hollywood gimmick can only last so long. Turn him corporate. Randy Orton was built to be a star for the WWE, but if they do not use him right, he cannot help them.