Let's talk about Randy Orton: Wyatt Family Member

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I the only one that actually likes this? Like, a lot?

At first it felt like it was capping off a good solid few months of just completely wasting Orton after he came back, but I actually think he, Bray, and Harper they click together really well at this point, and having him as Bray's enforcer does a lot to make him come off as a lot more dangerous in his own right.

I do wish he'd make some attempt to coordinate with the group appearance though. I mean, couldn't go with more trashy, less designed trunks or grow the facial hair out a bit or something?

Though suppose it's a moot point given Orton's probably being written out on Tuesday for the birth of his kid. Still, I like the dynamic quite a bit.

[MGH]

I love that Orton actually seems to believe in alliances instead of doing the Triple H (and many others) thing of just using them to better himself. As lame as Legacy was, Orton always laid himself out for them. When Orton won the Rumble he waited to bring Cody and Ted back in the ring to give them props and raise their hands for their efforts. Two different times tonight he took the shot so SD and Bray could gain the upper hand.

Randy Orton: The Greatest Teammate in Sports Today

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I'm actually really into it. It's a fresh dynamic for the Wyatts at least.

[King Devitt]

I actually like that Orton still looks like Orton, just more sullen and brooding. The black hoodie adds to the effect.

Tonight was the first night I actually enjoyed, and could buy into, Orton being a member of the family.

Plus no one enters a ring better than him, he's got the slithery thing down pat.

[Captain Stud Muffin (BLM)]

Randy has fully put his all into being a Wyatt in regards to helping Bray and I like it a lot. In the grand scheme of things this has turned out way better than I expected even if he does turn on Bray soon it adds some life into the feud

[TOO SWEET]

Been a fan of it from the start. Really freshens up Randy's character and makes the Wyatt Family (especially Bray) a ton more credible.

[Bang Bang Bart]

Nov 20, 2016 22:41:16 GMT -5 TOO SWEET said:

Been a fan of it from the start. Really freshens up Randy's character and makes the Wyatt Family (especially Bray) a ton more credible.

My main problem with the Wyatts was that they never really brainwashed anyone into joining them, so I think this Orton thing fixes that issue.

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I'd want Orton on my team.

[Lazy peon]

He needs to grow his beard god dammit

[Mayonnaise]

I was so worried they'd have Orton reveal the ruse tonight, blow through the angle too fast, so this was awesome. They continue to gel, Bray and Orton, while building beef between Harper and Orton, this will be fun. Plus BRAY f***ING WYATT FINALLY WON A MATCH THAT MATTERS!

[Captain Stud Muffin (BLM)]

Nov 20, 2016 23:14:56 GMT -5 Mayonnaise said:

I was so worried they'd have Orton reveal the ruse tonight, blow through the angle too fast, so this was awesome. They continue to gel, Bray and Orton, while building beef between Harper and Orton, this will be fun. Plus BRAY f***ING WYATT FINALLY WON A MATCH THAT MATTERS!

I think what is doing it for me is that Bray and Orton have far better chemistry as partners than opponents. 

[Bub (BLM)]

Honestly, it's like putting sour cream on a cat turd for me. Yeah, at least one is edible, but it's awful on it's own and the turd is still a turd.

[britishbulldog]

It's working for me. I love that bray pinned Roman it's keeps the continuity of anyone but Roman they had.

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Nov 20, 2016 23:22:45 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

Nov 20, 2016 23:14:56 GMT -5 Mayonnaise said:

I was so worried they'd have Orton reveal the ruse tonight, blow through the angle too fast, so this was awesome. They continue to gel, Bray and Orton, while building beef between Harper and Orton, this will be fun. Plus BRAY f***ING WYATT FINALLY WON A MATCH THAT MATTERS!

I think what is doing it for me is that Bray and Orton have far better chemistry as partners than opponents. 

Orton's like that with everybody. Cena? Better as partners. Batista? Better as partners. Triple H? Better as partners. About the only exception I can think of is Edge, and even then I'm split on it - Rated RKO was really good but Edge and Orton also always had a ton of chemistry against each other.

[Oak: Certified Jade Hater]

After tonight, I'm sold.

Dude took a bullet way too many times tonight to help Bray and Team SD. If this is all a ruse, it's a complicated one.

[Captain Stud Muffin (BLM)]

Nov 20, 2016 23:30:16 GMT -5 Lizuka #BLM said:

Nov 20, 2016 23:22:45 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

I think what is doing it for me is that Bray and Orton have far better chemistry as partners than opponents. 

Orton's like that with everybody. Cena? Better as partners. Batista? Better as partners. Triple H? Better as partners. About the only exception I can think of is Edge, and even then I'm split on it - Rated RKO was really good but Edge and Orton also always had a ton of chemistry against each other.

That is true which bodes well for him long term. orton has never really had a tag career outside of him and edge. 

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Nov 20, 2016 22:56:43 GMT -5 Lazy peon said:

He needs to grow his beard god dammit

It's somehow even patchier than Sidney Crosby's when he grows it out. Maybe The Wyatts should dress up like Orton?

[TWERKIN' MAGGLE]

I like it, I wish he dressed like a Wyatt.

[MAD TITAN]

It's from the experience gained from tag teaming with Flair in the early Evolution days.

[Ryback on a Pole!]

I think it's great. It's gotten me interested in both Orton and The Wyatt family again.

I quite like how he isn't fully indoctrinated into The Wyatt Family yet either. Like tonight playing up to the crowd by encouraging the "Let's go Smackdown" chant and still acting on somewhat friendly terms to people who aren't an enemy of The Wyatts.