Randy Orton recently spoke with CraveOnline about the massive amounts of fan-made RKO videos on the internet, where fans edit Orton delivering an RKO into videos of people falling. He also reveals his personal favorite RKO that he has handed out in the ring.
On the RKO videos:
[Laughs] Yeah, every once in awhile I’ll see a real good one and I’ll tweet it or something. They’re great. I guess it’s been about a year since the first one came out. There’s been so many. I think lately the coolest ones I’ve seen are the Batman vs Superman trailer and making it about the RKO. Then there’s this one called The Ortoning [laughs] and it’s a knock off The Conjuring, which I thought that was kind of funny and re-tweeted that a couple of days ago. What can I say? They’re goofy, they’re funny and for some reason it just doesn’t get old so people keep doing it. It’s not a flash in the pan either. It’s been over a year now. I think that’s pretty cool.
On his favorite RKO:
Gosh, the one with Evan Bourne is up there. The one with Seth [Rollins] at WrestleMania is up there. There have been a few real cool ones out of nowhere but the one with Evan Bourne is my favorite.
– The injured Randy Orton has been pulled from the WWE European tour scheduled for next month. The new top matches set for the Roman Reigns-led side of the tour are now Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan vs. Dean Ambrose and The Usos. As noted, The Usos are set to return to WWE television imminently.
– Tyler Breeze has been added to the Seth Rollins-led side of the tour. Matches for that side of the tour include The Dudley Boyz vs. The New Day and Rusev vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Tyler Breeze in a triple threat match. There is no word yet regarding Rusev’s replacement.
– Kofi Kingston is one of the guests on the latest edition of Chris Jericho’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast. You can download the show at PodcastOne.com.
As noted earlier this week, Randy Orton is out of action with a dislocated shoulder. Orton, who has a long history of shoulder injuries, had been working with a bad shoulder in recent months. According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the dislocation didn’t take place in the ring, but while Orton was at home taking out the garbage.
He was said to be in tremendous pain and it took three hours to pop it back into place. The former WWE Champion will be undergoing an MRI soon to determine the extent of the damage and might require surgery.
Orton has stated in interviews that he was born with ‘hyper-mobile’ shoulders and underwent a procedure several years ago to tighten them up. His career has been plagued with shoulder injuries, missing extended time from the ring in 2005, 2010, 2012, 2013 and now in 2015.
WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently updated his official blog with his latest thoughts and opinions on a number of topics. Below are some of the highlights.
On John Cena possibly losing U.S. title: “Big question is will John Cena anoint someone in the US Title Open Challenge? Great spot to do so with Cena leaving for several weeks after Sunday’s show. Cena will be on ESPN tonight with Jonathan Coachman at 9/8CT.”
On expectations for Hell In A Cell dropping: “This event Sunday has lost a fair amount of luster over the past several weeks build to it but that means that expectations are likely lower than expected which means it could be a sleeper show at the Staples Center.”
On Randy Orton’s injury: “Sorry to hear of Randy Orton’s shoulder issues but he’s had those lingering problems with his shoulder for years. Hopefully Randy can get it repaired in a more permanent manner even if it puts him on the sideline for a while which isn’t a bad thing.”
On Brock Lesnar’s appearance on Stone Cold Podcast: “Thought the Austin-Lesnar piece of business after RAW was good stuff. Both men very natural and at ease with each other which indicates significant mutual respect between to mega stars. If you heard it you heard both Austin and Lesnar being themselves which was refreshing. Organic, pro wrestling presentations are fleeting these days or so seems to me. Good conversation between two of our greatest signees. Great insight as to who Brock Lesnar the man truly is.”
– Part-time WWE performer Batista recently spoke with Yahoo! to promote his role in the new James Bond “007: Spectre” movie. Batista mentioned that he does miss the entertainment aspect of WWE at times and when talking about his success as an actor, “The Animal” remained humble. “I don’t want to be a movie star,” said Batista. “I want to play great characters.” Check out the complete article at Yahoo.com.
– WWE broadcast team member Tom Phillips will be replaced on the WWE Five Things web series by new WWE broadcast team member Kyle Edwards (Arda Ocal), who will be taking over the hosting gig beginning next week.
– WWE posted the following clip of Randy Orton in the new wWE Studios film, “The Condemned 2,” which is scheduled for a November 2nd release.
As it turns out, Randy Orton is dealing with a legitimate shoulder injury.
“The Viper” is scheduled to have an MRI done soon to find out if his injury will require surgery. The injury is also the reason why Orton was not on the WWE tour of Mexico this past weekend, and why he wasn’t on RAW on Monday night in Dallas.
Orton had been dealing with a shoulder injury, however it reportedly got worse and then he completely dislocated the shoulder last week.
As expected, WWE shot an injury angle on Monday’s WWE Hell In A Cell “go-home” edition of RAW in Dallas, Texas to explain the current hiatus of “The Viper” Randy Orton.
Orton, who just recently returned after being off of television for a while, is back on hiatus and is scheduled to get married in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 14th. It will be Orton’s second marriage.
During RAW, the cameras shot to the announce table where Michael Cole made what was called a “Breaking News Announcement.” Cole announced that Orton did not appear at the WWE tour of Mexico over the weekend as scheduled, and that his status for Sunday’s WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view, where he is scheduled to team with Dean Ambrose to take on The Wyatt Family, is in question.
JBL chimed in and stated that his “sources” have informed him that The Wyatt Family got to Orton and attacked him ahead of Sunday’s pay-per-view.
– Regarding Cesaro, WWE has appeared to have broken his fan base. While there were still some “Cesaro Section” signs in the crowd in Boston, there were very few of them. “The King of Swing” still receives good reactions from the fans when he comes out, but the feeling is his crowd reactions have been way down from about a month ago when he was heating up again.
– Part-time WWE performer Chris Jericho has officially signed a deal for his fourth book, tentatively titled, “No Is A Four Letter Word.” The book is currently expected to be released at the end of 2016.
– Longtime WWE veteran Randy Orton is scheduled to get married on November 14th in Las Vegas, Nevada. This will be Orton’s second marriage.
Lionsgate presents a WWE Studios production, “The Condemned 2,” available in theaters and on demand Nov. 6.
“The Condemned 2” follows a former bounty hunter (Randy Orton) who soon finds himself on the run as part of a newly revamped, high-stakes and deadly Condemned tournament, in which convicts are forced to fight each other to the death as part of a game that’s broadcast to the public.
The post-Night Of Champions edition of WWE RAW is scheduled to take place tonight from the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas with the fallout from Sunday night’s pay-per-view.
WWE Superstars advertised for tonight’s show include Seth Rollins, John Cena, Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt, Kevin Owens, Sheamus, The Dudley Boyz and The New Day.
While no matches have been officially announced as of yet, WWE is focusing on the following five points in their RAW Five-Point Preview.
* Why has Demon Kane returned?
* Is Ryback hungry for a rematch against Kevin Owens?
* How will Charlotte celebrate her Divas Title victory?
* What might The Dudley Boyz have planned for The New Day?
* Will Cena’s newly won U.S. Title be on the line?
Make sure to join us here at SEScoops.com later this evening for the best live WWE RAW results coverage on the web!
– For whatever this is worth, WWE is still advertising “The Viper” Randy Orton for tonight’s WWE Night Of Champions pay-per-view at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
– WWE Hall Of Famer Arn Anderson celebrates his 57th birthday today. Also celebrating birthdays today are Greg Valentine (64), Tony Garea (69) and Joel Gertner (40).
– The latest edition of “Canvas 2 Canvas” features art from Rob Schamberger on NXT Women’s Champion Bayley:
– Regarding the Camp WWE adult cartoon, the episodes that were shot had to be redone because Hulk Hogan had to be taken out. In the past, CM Punk had to be removed as well.
– Rachel Ellering, daughter of WWE Hall Of Famer Paul Ellering, is currently training at the Lance Storm Wrestling Academy. Ellering is a bronze modelist in powerlifting and is a big pro wrestling fan. Below is a recent photo:
* September 11th in Edmonton drew 4,000 fans (Roman Reigns tour)
* September 12th in Gainesville for NXT was sold out
* September 12th in Huntsville, AL drew 3,000 fans (Randy Orton tour)
* September 12th in Calgary drew 3,000 fans (Reigns tour)
* September 13th in Tupelo, MS drew 3,500 fans (Orton tour)
* September 13th in Jonesboro, AR drew 1,200 fans (Reigns tour)
* September 14th in Memphis for RAW drew 7,500 fans
– WWE returns to Memphis, Tennessee on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 for a SmackDown taping. The pre-sale is going on right now with the passcode MEMPHIS.
– As noted last week, the Wyatt Family’s attack on Randy Orton was to write him off television for the foreseeable future. Orton was advertised locally for last night’s WWE RAW from Memphis, but did not appear. Orton is no longer advertised for this weekend’s live events. Orton reportedly told WWE that he is looking to work a reduced schedule.
– John Cena made the following cryptic tweet on Monday night:
Dictionary nugget for the evening ?? Interpret,to construe or understand in a particular way. Truth, the true or actual state of a matter.
On Monday’s RAW, the Wyatt Family attacked Randy Orton, which appeared to be an angle setting up Orton to be the tag team partner of Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose against the Wyatts at Night of Champions.
As it turns out, the beatdown was not to align Orton with Reigns and Ambrose, but to write him off television for the next several weeks.
According to a report at PWInsider.com, a member of the WWE writing team confirmed that Orton is not part of creative plans for the next several weeks and is not scheduled to compete at Night of Champions later this month.
Orton, who got engaged last month to Kim Marie Kessler, is still being advertised for the upcoming WWE Network live special from Madison Square Garden on 10/3 where he’ll fight Sheamus.
Following Monday’s RAW, it looks like Randy Orton will be the mystery partner of Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns against the Wyatt Family at Night of Champions.
Orton was shown talking with Reigns and Ambrose prior to his match with Sheamus. After the match, the Wyatt Family attacked Orton.
WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently updated the Q&A of his official website, answering questions from fans on a number of pro wrestling related topics. Below are some of the highlights.
On wrestlers using the “Crippler Crossface” and if it is an homage to Chris Benoit: “I don’t think a homage is even in the equation. It’s an easy hold to apply and an easy hold to take. It is established and so it is utilized and has zero to do with Chris in my opinion. I agree that Chris was a great, technical wrestler.”
On whether or not Randy Orton & Batista would have been as big without Evolution: “I think that Orton and Batista would have both evolved into being stars without Evolution but being in Evolution greatly quickened their rise to the top. Not sure who I would put in an Evolution like faction today as there are not many veteran legends working full time schedules these days.”
On who will replace John Cena as the next top guy and when it will happen: “Someone will eventually replace Cena as the top dog in WWE but it won’t be any time soon from what I see. Lesnar’s the man when he’s there but Cena is there all he time so Cena is the #1 talent in WWE based on that. Who becomes the top draw depends on many variables that I cannot address and neither can anyone else. Only time will tell but the spot is going to be wide open and who steps up to take it remains to be seen.”
On how he prepares for his podcast interviews: “I generally prepare a day or two depending on the guest and I often times ask my Twitter followers if they have any questions that they want me to address with the guest. My interview style is laid back and casual and I try to be more conversational than not.”
On WWE removing Hulk Hogan from the Hall Of Fame and if they will ever work together again: “I’m uncomfortable with removing people from the Hall of Fame but I understand not promoting them if the situations warrants it in the future. I’d guess that WWE and Hulk will do business again some day as time heals many wounds. It’s a matter that I can’t affect so I don’t worry about it whatsoever. Why worry about things that one cannot affect? I also don’t understand multiple inductees.”
Check out more Jim Ross Q&A updates at his official website, JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.
While this should be taken strictly as rumor for now, and is a clear example of “card is subject to change,” the official Madison Square Garden website is listing the following lineup for the WWE event on October 3rd, which features Brock Lesnar and the live WWE Network special.
– WWE Champion/US Champion Seth Rollins vs. John Cena. (Cena is listed as U.S. Champion.)
– Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
– Dolph Ziggler vs. Rusev
– Kevin Owens vs. Cesaro
– Brock Lesnar with Paul Heyman in his first time in the Garden in over 10 years. No opponent listed.
– Chris Jericho (no opponent listed) and more of “your favorite WWE superstars”
– WWE Hall Of Famer Ric Flair is in town for WWE SummerSlam weekend. Flair is there primarily to watch his daughter Charlotte wrestle at SummerSlam, and apparently other members of the Flair family are also in town for the show. Former WCW star David Flair is among those from the Flair family that made the trip.
– WWE taped the following matches for tonight’s edition of WWE SmackDown:
* Ryback vs. Big Show
* The New Day vs. Los Matadores and El Torito
* Neville vs. Bo Dallas
* Brie Bella vs. Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch
* Randy Orton, Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Cesaro vs. Sheamus, Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Kevin Owens
– WWE posted the following video of Triple H looking at the new Ultimate Warrior book, “Ultimate Warrior: A Life Lived Forever.”
Former WWE Superstar The Great Khali was recently profiled by the Indian Express newspaper in a piece looking at this wrestling school, Continental Wrestling Entertainment (CWE) academy. Khali spoke about his WWE run, operating his school at a financial loss and more.
One of the more interesting items from the interview was that Khali discussed Randy Orton providing him strong pain pills early in his WWE career to help with his knee pain. Khali noted that the pills were so strong, he couldn’t feel his legs and fell down as a result. #Wellness
Here are the highlights of what he said about:
Working with John Cena and Vince McMahon’s reaction: “A good match is about the chemistry between opponents. I loved working with Cena. He was always receptive to my ideas, even if they weren’t good. Because he was ready to try things, we delivered a great match. When we got backstage, McMahon hugged me and said I had put on a great show.”
His Wrestling School: “I still want to keep some connection with this industry. This was something I was born to do. I was always meant to be Khali. I dream of wrestling all the time. And then I get up and I realise that I am not wrestling anymore. But I still keep my pants with me — both in India and in Houston. You never know.”
Randy Orton giving him strong pain pills early in his WWE career: “The pills were so strong that I couldn’t feel my legs. My foot kept slipping and I fell.”
Khali started with WWE back in 2006, so the incident he’s referencing likely took place around 2006-2007. Orton has been suspended from WWE 4 times over the years for violating WWE’s Wellness policy (2005, 2006, 2007, 2012)
– Longtime WWE executive producer Kevin Dunn was trending worldwide on Twitter earlier this week after online rumors spread claiming he was the one who ordered Randy Orton to make comments about Kevin Owens’ weight during RAW. The rumors turned out to not be true, as Dunn nor Vince McMahon had anything to do with it.
– Vince McMahon tweeted the following on Friday, congratulating John Cena and Roman Reigns for being included on DoSomething.org’s “Athletes Gone Good” list, which recognizes and appreciates their charitable efforts.
– From the 20th-23rd of August The Undertaker, Sting, Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan and Paige are set to make appearances at Wizard World Chicago.
Information on the Wizard World Chicago website reads:
Five larger-than-life WWE® Superstars and Divas will be in attendance at Wizard World Comic Con Chicago when The Undertaker®, Sting™, Randy Orton®, Daniel Bryan®, and WWE Diva Paige™ appear during the pop culture extravaganza, set for August 20-23 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Randy Orton (4:30-8:00 p.m.) and Daniel Bryan (5:30-8:30 p.m.) will appear on Thursday, August 20, greeting fans, signing autographs and posing for photo ops (Bryan will also conduct a question and answer panel at 8 p.m.). The Undertaker (3-7 p.m.) and Paige (3:30-7:30 p.m.) will attend on Friday, August 21 (Paige’s question and answer panel is set for 7 p.m.). Sting is scheduled for Saturday, August 22 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.), and will make a rare appearance in face paint.
“I love coming back to Wizard World, the fans always make me feel at home,” says Daniel Bryan. “I am honored to be here and look forward to meeting the WWE Universe in Chicago.”
“The fans in Chicago have consistently supported WWE at Wizard World, and we have always strived to bring them the biggest and the best,” said John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO. “We are in absolute awe of The Undertaker, Sting, Randy, Daniel and Paige and are proud to be able to bring this remarkable lineup of WWE talent to Chicago!.”
The five join a star-studded lineup of celebrities at Wizard World Comic Con Chicago which already includes Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”), Nathan Fillion (“Castle”), Stephen Amell (“Arrow”), Ben McKenzie (“Gotham”), Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead), Billie Piper (“Doctor Who”), David Morrissey (“The Walking Dead”), Matt Ryan (“Constantine”) and dozens of others.
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 16th of 27 events currently scheduled on the 2015 Wizard World calendar, Chicago show hours are Thursday, August 20, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, August 21, 12-7 p.m.; Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, August 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
To book tickets for the event including VIP sessions, click this link.
Other WWE Superstars will be making appearances at other Wizard World conventions, more information can be found by clicking here and clicking on the desired location.
– As you may be aware, Daniel Bryan has released his new book “Yes!: My Improbable Journey to the Main Event of WrestleMania” which is also available as an audio book.
You can check out a short excerpt from the book read by Daniel Bryan himself below:
WWE has announced that Brock Lesnar will be working the October 3rd live event from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Currently, there is no word on who Lesnar will be wrestling, however we can confirm that Paul Heyman will also be part of the show, which is Lesnar’s first domestic live event since returning to WWE back in 2012.
Also announced for the show is John Cena vs. Seth Rollins, Dolph Ziggler vs. Rusev, Randy Orton vs. Sheamus and an appearance by Chris Jericho.
While on a massive press tour to promote his new book, Daniel Bryan has reflected on an incident involving Triple H where he stopped one of his matches.
Speaking with Jim Norton on Opie Radio, the former WWE champion explained that while wrestling Randy Orton he “had gotten a stinger in a match and lost feelings” in both his arms.
He explained that he’s always had the mentality of never stopping a match and told the ringside doctor that would be okay to continue, however Triple H was sending word to stop the match.
Bryan said that he sprinted into the ring to try and continue the match with Orton because as far as he was concerned this was going to be the biggest victory of his career so far.
“I did a top rope dropkick, and I couldn’t get up,” Bryan explained, “I couldn’t move my arms. Randy, he’s on the ground going ‘Dan, Dan, what the F are you doing?'”
Eventually, Triple H had called off the match which didn’t sit well with Bryan who said that when he got backstage he was “hot” and almost came nose-to-nose with Triple H.
You can check out Bryan talking about the incident in the video below. You can also purchase his book “Yes!: My Improbable Journey to the Main Event of Wrestlemania” right now.