Most fans were left perplexed with how The Fiend versus Randy Orton went down at WrestleMania 37. I came out publicly and said stuff about- I should have never opened my mouth about the Chris Benoit thing. But as great as he was in the ring, it's clear that Flair was anything but the Nature Boy. Later in my career, when I became babyface, I had learned from those earlier mistakes Id made as a babyface. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! "I think the reason I can still be mostly me 100% . ", These comments didnt please Randy, and on the no-longer-active Randy Orton message board, he would write, [Mr. Kennedy] is in denial. Randy Orton, who still holds the record for being the youngest WWE World Heavyweight Champion in history, was on television . Ortons hot streak started with the return of Edge at the 2020 Royal Rumble back in late January. He thinks you have to be able to do a moonsault to know how to work.. Prior to joining WWE, Randy Orton enlisted with the Marines. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; That makes it hard. I got so heavy and put so much into trying to be the biggest man I could for when I face guys like Drew, but I realised it was just slowing me down. Subhojeet Mukherjee. This is not exactly uncommon as we have come to learn through this list. . Thats six/seven months and five kicks to five big names. On the January 19, 2009 episode of RAW , he confronted both Vince and Stephanie McMahon in the ring. Orton was one of the prominent names in the list and according to the article; he used drugs for three whole years. That is why so many Superstars inject botox as well as opt for numerousprocedures in hopes of retaining that very same look that fans know them for. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com on Twitter: Don't know how else to tease this news besides saying the Royal Rumble numbers got mixed up, Shane McMahon got frustrated, and Randy Orton told him that he wasn't coming out to "here comes the money," so he'd better get on out to the ring. 01 Mar 2023 23:09:13 We all remember the time whenRandy Savage showed up with full back hair in TNA, which became a running joke for years. According to Anderson, Orton also persuaded his friend and fellow wrestler John Cena to complain to Vince McMahon about Anderson's in-ring performance. Not only is he one of wrestling's biggest star of all time and Hollywood's highest paid actor as of the past few years, but The Rock is also a fitness icon and an inspiration to millions of people all over the world. Over the years, he took inspiration from his favorite wrestling icons and adopted fitness lifestyle. Randy Orton has been loyal to WWE and despite his meltdowns and breakdowns, neither the WWE nor Orton turned their backs on each other. Be the first one to comment on this story. Vince McMahon always makes sure to remind everyone that WWE Superstars are not professional wrestlers, they are sports entertainers. But it also comes down to the type of character being portrayed. The Rock, Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Randy Orton, WWE Divas, TNA Knockouts . I tried to change the speed of my punches, I tried to smile more. 15 Male Wrestlers We Didn't Know Had Work Done, 10 Things You Should Know About Kevin Nash's Life Outside WWE, 10 Former Impact/TNA Wrestlers Who Surprisingly Are Still Wrestling, Why WCW's Ring Was So Different From WWE's, Explained. Ive beat my head against the wall in front of him, as a 25 year old man just emotional f***ing Arrrr! not knowing how to express myself.. Randy Orton joined WWEs Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) developmental system in 2000. _taboola.push({ News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Regal revealed the same in his autobiography and also mentioned that he overcame the addiction with a great deal of effort. The story goes that WWE actually knew Batista was injured at Extreme Rules and still put the championship on him. mode: 'thumbnails-a', The good news for Cena is that his hairline remains intact and hasn't moved back an inch, but that bald spot seems to have disappeared. It seems like both Cena and Randy Orton went for a hair transplant around . Four days later, Mr. Kennedy was released from the company. As he got older, his face was naturally going to change as did his hair. Fans were shocked to see that his appearance had significantly changed since the last time we had seen him in more ways than one. However, neither victory was celebrated by AEW on social media. With the clock ticking for his career, Big Show decided to get in the best shape of his life and started putting in the required work at the gym. The veteran, #ValVenis, looks to help rookie @RandyOrton secure a victory on #SmackDown in 2002! This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! According to a recent report from Fightful Select, there were multiple moving parts that led to the shocking firing of Shane McMahon. He started off his career by travelling around the world and soon became a respected name in the wrestling business. I would recommend going back and taking a look at their build to Wrestlemania 25 but after that its very hit and miss and something you have no need to go out of your way to see but if somehow your watching 2009 WWE, it isnt all that bad. The Boss and his prodigy have had a different kind of relationship. In preparation for his new positive gimmick, DDP had a face lift and work done to enhance his appearance, as well as whitened his teeth to the point fans were blinded by the sight of his pearly whites. He can be reached on Twitter @braedenfazza. PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! Randy Orton wasn't the only one who had a hand in getting Mr. Kennedy fired from the WWE. Regal still remains as an inspirational figure in the business and impart his knowledge to the NXT superstars these days. It just didnt make sense to me.". Randy Orton and the Bizarre Time He Was Attacked By a Fan, Kofi Kingston and the Time Randy Orton Killed His WWE Push in 2010, John Morrison | His Up and Down First Run in WWE, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Some fans thought that he looked much better with his usual cut, while others loved seeing him looking like TheViper that we once knew. Some fans on the internet suggest that Shane OMac should retire and enjoy his time with his family. He is a big proponent of exercise. Jim Ross has revealed that Vince McMahon had doubts about hiring Randy Orton in 2000. And Im at that point because of all those mistakes I made earlier in my career in and out of the ring. The following night Batista had to vacate the championship due to injury. It all makes sense how Vince channeled Randy's dark side into a storyline. After the show, it became clear that Orton was out of action with a serious back injury, with WWE fearing that he wouldn't wrestle again until 2023, according to Fightful. WWE suspended him for steroid usage in the year and though any other superstars would have been fired on spot, since it was Orton, he got a toned down punishment. Somewhat revenge for his championship loss at Wrestlemania, But Orton got the upper hand at Backlash when he got the pin fall on Triple H to win the WWE Championship. While Orton didn't have it nearly as bad as some of his peers, such as John Cena or even worse Baron Corbin, he was beginning to thin out and could no longer grow out his hair as he used to in his younger days. McMahon was stretchered out of the arena as Orton looked shocked at his own actions. Ironically, Randy played the part of a maniac with Intermittent Explosive Disorder in a storyline feud with the Mcmahon family. Maybe he was going for a more subtle change, but we all knew right away that he had work done. Randy Orton has been part of the WWE system for over two deacdes and is one of the most decorated WWE superstars of all time. That was the internet and everybody. Everyone remembers in 2009 when I kicked Vince and I gave him a concussion. Dax Harwood noticed the omission, sharing screenshots of AEW's posts, as well as his victories, alongside the caption: Tell me April's around the . The current AEW announcer had to remind the WWE Chairman that he was also considered a problem child in his younger years. Ironically, Randy played the part of a maniac with 'Intermittent Explosive Disorder in a storyline feud with the Mcmahon family. We assume that most wrestlers get their teeth whitened - barring a few exceptions such as Snitsky - but Rhodes went the DDP route and may have overdone it. Im enjoying work. But as of the past three years, he looks very youthful once again which was a surprise to most fans. With Batista vacating the WWE championship, Randy Orton won the championship back only for Triple H and Vince McMahon to return and set the final battle in their war in a three stages of Hell match at the pay per view The Bash. Vince McMahon claimed that Warrior experiments with growth hormones were the reason but the steroid use was another big factor. All Right Reserved. Similarly, WWE Superstars are expected to provide more than just good matches and promos. And so I made some missteps. During this years Royal Rumble match, the entrance of Shane McMahon was a big surprise, and fans were very excited to see Shane back in WWE. Randy Orton has been in a WWE ring for 18 years and in the wrestling business for nearly 21 and hes as red-hot as hes ever been. During his WCW run, Savage had a noticeable bald spot in the back of his head, somewhat similar to John Cena in recent years, but he used to grow his out in order to cover it. Now, a few people think Triple H is letting Vince book again. Vince McMahon loves it. There are no introductions needed here as Chris Benoit is quite arguably the most tragic story to come out of the wrestler- steroid combination. You can see a massive difference from his first run with the WWE as opposed to his more recent one, as The Rock has completely transformed his physique. Let's talk about this first, because it's the most recent story to come to light. I used to dread it. All rights reserved. I talk about taking care of your opponent and I talk about how your number one priority should be making sure that you physically have your opponents back, above even having the best match on the card. Since I was playing the Legend Killer, I had to bring the punt kick back! }); Shawn Michaels ascension to WWE executive continues. While we should certainly credit him for staying in shape to retain his muscles, it's his face that had changed. It's believed that Omos was not the first choice to be Lesnar's opponent for Wrestlemania as Steve Austin reportedly turned down an offer and Lesnar vs. Gunther was also rumored for the show. A lo largo de su carrera, Orton ha estado . At last month's Crown Jewel event, there were several of the animals by the stage at Mohammed . The first blow for Orton came in 2007 when Sports Illustrated released a list of WWE superstars who received steroids from a pharmacy. Looking to gain revenge, Batista teamed up with Triple H and Shane McMahon in a 6 man tag team match against Legacy at Backlash at the end of April. Did a WWE legend just take a shot at Sami Zayn's physique right here? Who wouldnt? Lawler has earned plenty of money from wrestling to commentating, and his family should be set for life. Typical, A fresh take on sports: the biggest news and most entertaining listicles, WWE: What Vince McMahon wouldn't let Randy Orton do at big show revealed, Randy Orton: Another worrying update emerges from Dave Meltzer on his WWE status, WWE star's ridiculous body transformation that earned him shock world title win. Being a king, it's only normal for him to want to look his best at all times, especially since he can afford to do so. In the shortest match over the two nights of WrestleMania, Randy Orton would defeat The Fiend after We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Vince McMahon always makes sure to remind everyone that WWE Superstars are not professional wrestlers, they are sports entertainers. The pay-per-view ended with Randy Orton setting The Fiend on fire in the middle of the ring. Please logout and login again. But as he transitions into a Hollywood star, it was important for him to maintain his appearance, which would include the option of growing out his hair. What followed was ten months on the sidelines until he returned in a 10-man tag team match on the May 25th, 2009 edition of Monday Night Raw. Orton could have still carried on with his championship feud with John Cena over the summer and they wouldnt have needed to hot potato the WWE Championship around different superstars. (Use code PWS for a nice surprise). So given that and given the fact it was so dangerous and it was outlawed, now I think Im able to do it again because Vince trusts that Ive figured out how to make it safe. Alex . Mr. Kennedy continued, I think you get in that situation and you think that the world needs to know, the world NEEDS to know what Ken Anderson feels about this particular topic. But each time I go babyface/heel the handful of times that Ive done that every time that I come back to being a heel or babyface, I feel like Ive learned so much on the prior run that Im always able to use it as a stepping stone to somehow raise my value in that ring. Posted By James Walsh on 03/01/23 During the February 27th 2023 edition of WWE RAW, Brock Lesnar vs. Omos was made official for WWE Wrestlemania 39. Randy Orton. The past however came back to haunt Guerrero and he died in his hotel room in 2005 due to acute heart failure. For me, this one didnt cut it. He literally blew up in front of all the talent, including Vince and Stephanie, and began to lecture me about how I had to be careful, and his health was very important. His name was given to him by Vince McMahon's wife, Linda. 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