RIPPA Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Okay - back to the grind. Last year, I clearly laid a trap with the April 1 WOTD. I clearly don't have as much energy for that this year so... Hey wait - It's Randy Orton's birthday today. CUE ADMIRAL AKBAR!!! God - Fuck Randy Orton http://youtu.be/yu6ev8G2efk (There seem to be multiple matches vs. Christian up. This one looked the best and is supposedly NO DQ) http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2e2qey_randy-orton-vs-mark-henry-wwe-hell-in-a-cell-2011_sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 And since the HITC video didnt have the buildup on it - here is the Night of Champions stuff http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2016pb_wwe-night-of-champions-2011-mark-henry-vs-randy-orton-buildup_sport http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2016q5_wwe-night-of-champions-2011-mark-henry-vs-randy-orton_sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I can't hate this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Charity Randy Orton and Animated Gif Randy Orton are the only two version of Randy Orton that I like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstout Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Has there ever been a wrestler with a longer run at the top or near the top who has so very little personality? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sting and Randy Orton clean house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstout Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 See, he needs more Barney-hugging. They should give him Adam Rose's gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 That was why I was saying "Charity Randy Orton". The clips and photos that usually end up buried on WWE.com show way more natural charisma http://youtu.be/83nLkm3-nkE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Years and years and years ago (I think the morning after the '04 Rumble) I posted on this board something about how Orton had somehow managed to master all the little things the separate great wrestlers from good ones, while not mastering any of the big things that separate good wrestlers from bad ones. The weird thing is, over the last 11 years, he's gotten much, much better at the latter, but regressed at the former. He's technically solid at everything, but there's just nothing interesting about him at all anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS81177 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 This thread is brought to you by the Teddy Long GM chart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 vs Undertaker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3pI5C5eLY0 w/Big Show and Chris Jericho vs John Cena, Batista and Rey Mysterio vs Cody Rhodes vs CM Punk vs Big Show vs Sheamus vs Goldust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 The only version of Randy Orton I like is Evolution Entrance Randy Orton. God, I miss the Legend Killer. Fuck this new Viper I Hear Voices Randy Orton bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Randy Orton in easily digestible form, being beaten up by Brock Lesnar for 8 minutes: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingus Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Years and years and years ago (I think the morning after the '04 Rumble) I posted on this board something about how Orton had somehow managed to master all the little things the separate great wrestlers from good ones, while not mastering any of the big things that separate good wrestlers from bad ones.That's a pretty fair assessment. The weird thing about Orton is that we can all clearly tell the talent is there; he occasionally has some nights where he'll go out there and look like the greatest performer on the whole roster. (If there's ever been a better hardcore match from a decidedly non-hardcore wrestler than Randy's war against Foley at Backlash '04, I don't think I've seen it.) But more often than not, he goes out there and obviously Isn't Feeling It Tonight, Brother and sadly that awful nickname of "Blandy Snoreton" comes true. Also, Max Landis's indescribably awesome wrestling summary/tribute/satire Wrestling Isn't Wrestling had a pretty hilarious take on Orton and the formation of Evolution. (mildly NSFW): 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Someone post the music video where he punts everybody. And then the RKO videos. Then we can close up shop here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Speaking of RKOs, that one Sunday night is basically untouchable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I can't believe I forgot to post one of favorite matches in recent years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(BP) Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 The funny thing with Orton is that he was a natural at fundamental stuff while Cena was really sloppy at the beginning of their careers, but Cena grew by leaps and bounds and Orton took much longer to get really good. He also should have developed the Legend Killer/Evolution iteration of his character instead of The Viper stuff. It's a shame that at the peak of his push he was a bloated, resthold-heavy void of charisma since it's colored everyone's perception of him permanently. That dropkick though, ***. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Is there any footage of child Randy with Cowboy Bob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Speaking of RKOs, that one Sunday night is basically untouchable. I'll see that and raise: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 That's just a goofy oversell by rvd. The Rollins one was picture perfect timing, delivery, and conception, with a nice degree of difficulty. It finally dislodged the run in RKO on Rey from the WrestleMania 23 build as my favorite RKO ever. Also, yes, his dropkick is the best I've ever seen. Great height, looks impactful, always silky smooth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 http://youtu.be/RhfATZcLHFs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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