But the fans bought it . However, multiple former WWE superstars came forward and consoled him. Having started his career In some cases, it mayinvolve shaving your hair as Stone Cold Steve Austin did in the 90s, or changing your haircut as Eddie Guerrero did during his main event push. . It came across as a big shock to all the WWE fans and Edge defended his side by saying that it was just experimental. Firstly for being part of the legendary AnoaI family and secondly for the run he had in WWE as Umaga. _taboola.push({ According to reports, Randy Orton liked their company . Recently, former Universal Champion Braun Strowman invited Shane McMahon to wrestle with him at the Indy circuit. 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. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. 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. Copyright 2018 WRESTLINGCULTURE. 10. placement: 'Below Article Thumbnails', Please credit Grilling JR and give a H/T to SK Wrestling for the transcription if you use quotes from this article. Randy Orton and Riddle forming RKBro has been one of the best things on WWE TV since WrestleMania, let alone on RAW.The pairing of a 14-time world cha . A couple of botox injections later, Flair was back in the ring. Ive had a great team of guys around me both creatively, in the ring as opponents, driving cars town to town very, very blessed. Shane was actually supposed to be number 29, and Randy Orton number 28, but in the end, their entrance numbers got reversed. Part of the problem was that it was over shadowed by what some pundits call the greatest wrestling match ever in Shawn Michaels battle against The Undertaker. The 14-time WWE champion was not always as revered in the company as he is today. According to a recent report from Fightful Select, there were multiple moving parts that led to the shocking firing of Shane McMahon. That would also explain why his looks regressed quickly. Ever wondered what the reason for WWEs strained relationship with Ultimate Warrior in the past? As you can see, the transformation above is remarkable in many ways as he gained back a considerable amount of his hairline. Most of the fans out there wouldnt be aware about who used and who didnt so lets make the process easier shall we? Similar to The Rock, he just couldn't shed theweightin that area regardless of his routine and diet, so he opted to do what any person with his money would have done. Mr. Kennedy continued, When I got to the building, I ran up behind him and gave him a big bear hug from behind, and he treated me like I was just an acquaintance of his. 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. The Viper has candidly opened up about their bond (Picture: WWE) WWE . This is not exactly uncommon as we have come to learn through this list. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. During the Invasion angle, fans were excited to see top WCW stars transition to WWE as evident by the huge pop that DDP received upon his shocking debut. It had long since been rumored that this move injured McMahon, but now we have it from Orton himself. Ironically, Randy played the part of a maniac with Intermittent Explosive Disorder in a storyline feud with the Mcmahon family. Get rid of him. Plus, I had been hurt a few times.. The first blow for Orton came in 2007 when Sports Illustrated released a list of WWE superstars who received steroids from a pharmacy. It doesnt come across as hell to me compared to some other options. In his darkest days, Randy said that Vince was present and saw how he had his episodes. 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. Furthermore if Batista didnt get injured he was going to feud with Triple H on his return with Batista turning on his friend. Randy Orton, who still holds the record for being the youngest WWE World Heavyweight Champion in history, was on television . Each time I kicked someone in the head, the way we do it, the way we tell that story and its apart of that story that people will remember. It is a question that is worth scratching your head for and the truth might remain hidden forever unless some big mess up happens in the wrestling business. PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! Vince McMahon claimed that Warrior experiments with growth hormones were the reason but the steroid use was another big factor. Orton, however, failed to meet those expectations and was tested positive for steroids on various occasions. He was found guilty once again in 2009 and WWE decided to release him soon after. The match included a first fall of a normal wrestling match, second fall No DQ and the third fall was a stretcher match. . People know theyre getting something that Im true to. }); Shawn Michaels ascension to WWE executive continues. These past two years, we have seen his visible signs around his eyes where you can tell that father time had gotten to him. He underwent some botox injections which have made a significant difference in his appearance since it made him look much younger. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. The Boss and his prodigy have had a different kind of relationship. Just like that promo with Ric Flair. as a UFC writer, Prithvi has nearly 2 years worth of experience in covering In the entertainment business, we all know how crucial it is to have the right appearance to make it in a highly competitive industry. "The camel was a good time! But it also comes down to the type of character being portrayed. combat sports. You can find all of the latest WWE news and rumours right here. Randy Orton Birthday: Other WWE Superstars and fans wish Randy Orton. Plain as day, right? In the mean time, Batista was out for revenge against Orton and his Legacy team mates and had his opportunity in a Steel Cage match at Extreme Rules. But it seems like he stopped caring at some point and got out of shape. Chavo even accepted to be apart of an ad for the clinic, which is a giveaway. Watch This Story:WWE Royal Rumble 2022 Results: Ronda Rousey Makes Grand Return, Paul Heyman Betrays Brock Lesnar, and More! Orton questioned back what they said. Edge never had the big body or impressive physique that most of the other superstars in the list had but he did take steroids. Because Its always been an intriguing aspect of the character that I play on TV because it is so close to real life. Since I was playing the Legend Killer, I had to bring the punt kick back! Alex . Look the hell out for in a few months maybe next years WrestleMania, maybe the Royal Rumble, whenever we can pack out arenas again its going to be the most invigorating feeling again to one day work in front of a loud crowd. For me, this one didnt cut it. Ive beat my head against the wall in front of him Randy Orton spills how Vince Macmahon has witnessed him in his worst moments. Tags Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, John Cena, Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, Triple H, Vince McMahon Follow us Google News for keeping you always informed. His love for pro wrestling is visible in his writing. WhenBatista returned at the 2014 Royal Rumble, he managed to turn so many heads as he did during his first WWE run but it was for all the wrong reasons. Elsewhere during the interview, Orton commented on wrestling protecting their opponents. Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! Ill leave you with this: Im enjoying work more now I think than I ever have. I believe it was in 2007 and I was working with the Heart Break Kid, Shawn Michaels, and I believe he was the first guy that I kicked in the head. And because its the pandemic era with no fans, thats the hardest way to do what we do. Their match at Wrestlemania would main event the show and received mix reaction from critics. Over the years, he took inspiration from his favorite wrestling icons and adopted fitness lifestyle. Maybe he was going for a more subtle change, but we all knew right away that he had work done. Braeden Farrell is a senior writer for Pro Wrestling Stories. In wrestling, its give and take. Tags: Randy Orton Vince McMahon. On the January 19, 2009 episode of RAW , he confronted both Vince and Stephanie McMahon in the ring. We need to confirm your email address. 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. In the shortest match over the two nights of WrestleMania, Randy Orton would defeat The Fiend after As mentioned I would have changed the last fall of their match at the Bash but I think the ending of their feud was well done. You can find all of the latestWWEnews and rumours right here. Even a couple of years ago, there might have been some chatter and some talk, but I wasn't really the guy talking about going anywhere else. Ive got to be one of the most blessed guys in this business in this generation and I know it. Vince McMahon always makes sure to remind everyone that WWE Superstars are not professional wrestlers, they are sports entertainers. Louis is the Lead WWE writer for GiveMeSport. "I think the reason I can still be mostly me 100% . Then, he made such a big stink about me supposedly dropping him on his head. 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. As mentioned Orton would go on and feud with John Cena whilst Triple H would enlist his friend Shawn Michaels help and they would go to war with Legacy in some great battles. Early in the day that morning in LA, he came up behind me and grabbed around my chest, and picked me up off of the floor. 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. And its just Its not true. We were tight. The main purpose of Hogans steroid use was to maintain his body but at the same time he took them to recover from the injuries he had. At the Royal Rumble six days later . And of course, I kick Vince. But McMahon convinced both Christian and Orton that he needed them to work the main event storyline on SmackDown as WWE had plans to move some . His teeth were used to promote his newly born persona Dashing Cody Rhodes, which didn't last too long. During Tuesday's Q4 earnings call with investors, Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel was asked about the possibility of the company purchasing WWE. A few years prior, he was spotted on TV wearing glasses to hide some work that had been done around his eyes. The Triple H, Stone Cold Steve Austin three stage of Hell match from No Way Out 2001 seemed a bigger and more evil way to settle a war. You can find his full comments by clicking here. Samoa Joe and Kevin Nash: Their Heated Backstage Fight, Harley Race, My Friend A Side Not Often Seen of the Legend, Randy Savage and Road Warrior Hawk Their Real-Life Fights, Wrestling Match Types Used Once in WWE But Never Again, Jack Donovan Deal One of Wrestlings Most Heinous Attacks, Shocking Real-Life Fight Between Dave Bautista and Booker T, 50 Greatest Fans Meeting Wrestlers Stories, Adrian Adonis and Dan Spivey Near-Deadly Locker Room Brawl. The Rock, Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Randy Orton, WWE Divas, TNA Knockouts . It all started with Randy Orton disrespecting Stephanie McMahon and her subsequent threat to fire him, this leading to the return of Vince McMahon to WWE television. Despite being a woman, Nia entered the Men . Next year, Randall Keith Orton will celebrate his twentieth continuous year on the main . Before the Rumble match, Shane OMac pitched various ideas and wanted to move into a spot where he would become the highlight of the match. As a result, Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns' plan has been ruled out of action because of an injury. Louis has also worked on the relationship Snack Media has with WWE, producing countless exclusive interviews with WWE Superstars. The current AEW announcer had to remind the WWE Chairman that he was also considered a problem child in his younger years. Orton closed his commented by saying, "Long after I'm not able to take a bump anymore, I'll be here.". Hes seen me in dark periods where Ive had meltdowns and breakdowns in front of him. They wanted me to be cocky, evil, narcissistic, vicious, devious and I think Im able to play those attributes better than being the happy-go-lucky good guy thats fighting for all the kids in the audience. The report included a GIF of McMahon, seen below, and stated that the match "was the idea of one specific, powerful person who pushed it through." He would undergo another plastic surgery just a few years later, but it was much more evident this time. I'm not sure if there is such a thing as having teeth that are too white, but Rhodes may have certainly reached that level - it got a bit creepy and turned into a joke instead of having fans take him seriously. What do you think about this recent firing? WrestleMania, this is my 18th WrestleMania, here is to ten more WrestleMania's," he said. A 13-time world champion goes for his 14th on Sunday when he takes on Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam and many believe the Legend Killer will get a step closer to Ric Flair and John Cenas record title reigns of 16. There is another thing. WWE legend Randy Orton reveals intense emotional meltdowns in front of Vince McMahon as he details changing relationship. 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 . In something of a surprise, Vince McMahon made a rare television appearance for WWE at the Survivor Series pay-per-view (PPV) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Theres a time and a place for all of that, but that wasnt me. Jericho has always bragged about his appearance, and it did look like he was ageing very quickly at all. I dropped him on his head. While it's great to see The Undertaker, themaintenance has gotten out of hand. Randy Orton wasn't the only one who had a hand in getting Mr. Kennedy fired from the WWE. WCW fans may remember a time when Ric Flair allegedly suffered a heart attack in the ring on Nitro. The reason for the failure was pointed out as the enlargement of his heart which was caused due to steroid usage. Orton was one of the prominent names in the list and according to the article; he used drugs for three whole years. Hogan was the face of WWE when it was swept away by the steroid scandals initially. So I think its very important and its one of the reasons people have really hung on this story, because that move is a legitimate threat to whoever Im in the ring with and that helps my stock go up. Randy now at 42, knows that he has matured a lot in the company. Since he had one of the most iconic bodies in the business, almost everyone assumed about his steroid usages so it wasnt a big surprise when the cat finally came out of the hat (or was it the rabbit that came out of that hat?). I know you know the answer to this already, but I love being a bad guy. However, it's been reported that Vince had gotten botox numerous times in the past 15 years. My reaction to his big return was watered down, and I found it very funny reading in his interview that he felt like I had an agenda, or almost like I wanted him gone. Randy now at 42, knows that he has matured a lot in the company. Your login session has expired. Back in 2009 Randy Orton and Triple H kick started and continued their feud that had been on and off since Randy became the youngest World heavyweight champion in history at Summerslam 2004. Not only does he look so much leaner now, but his pecs also look better thanks to the gynecomastiaprocedure that he had done. WWE also expects its top performers and the faces of the company to remain in the best shape since they are supposed to be among the best athletes in the world. So a lot of people didnt want to take it. He was so injured that he went on to wrestle three nights in Mexico. "With the Punt Kick it was hard because I had to make it look good and its kind of . A 13-time world champion goes for his 14th on Sunday when . It is a valid argument indeed but not all the wrestlers are running on drugs. As he got older, his face was naturally going to change as did his hair. Subhojeet is a professional wrestling fan for over 22 years. In front of no fans? He started gaining more poundseach year to the point where he slowed down and his physique was far from ideal for wrestling long matches. It's been reported that Orton underwent a hair transplant in June of last year, but of course it takes time for results to kick in. Just compare his before and after photos to Jake Roberts' transformation. It goes to show how important hair is to men's appearance and the difference it could make. It all makes sense how Vince channeled Randys dark side into a storyline. Most fans were left perplexed with how The Fiend versus Randy Orton went down at WrestleMania 37. This angle and the following week brought real life and kayfabe together as they officially announced on television that Stephanie and Triple H were in fact married. The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! 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. Im enjoying work. Randy Orton kicked off a feud with Vince McMahon and his family in early 2009. I used to dread it. Mr. Kennedy describes the day leading up to the moment he left Randy Orton dazed in the ring in an August 3rd, 2009 interview for Pro Wrestling Report on 540 ESPN Radio. 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. Hulk Hogan was the childhood hero of many WWE fans out there and surprisingly or not so surprisingly, he is one of those superstars who used steroids. That was the internet and everybody. During the humorous interview, Caleb Pressly asked Orton whether it is true what they say about Vince. Randy Orton says Vince McMahon has helped him grow and mature. Fans will always remember the first time Vince McMahon shocked the world when he got into a ring, and revealed a body that put most wrestlers to shame. EXCLUSIVE. 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. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. 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