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Post by Fake Jesus on Jan 10, 2022 11:45:13 GMT -5
Provided nothing happens. Orton debuted in 2002 and he's still going strong full time in 2022. Undertaker debuted in 1990 and he transitioned to part time in 2010.
Which, one, give it up for Randy, two, WWE has done such a bizarre job of making 20 years feel like nothing.
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Post by Fade is a CodyCryBaby on Jan 10, 2022 11:57:39 GMT -5
Randy, like Taker, has kind of been the backbone for the company.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2022 12:23:35 GMT -5
I think Undertaker had tougher injuries, including a broken orbital floor, and the rings back in the WWF 90s was not fun to take bumps in.
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Post by Feyrhausen on Jan 10, 2022 12:42:28 GMT -5
I think Undertaker had tougher injuries, including a broken orbital floor, and the rings back in the WWF 90s was not fun to take bumps in. He is taller as well. More wear and tear on the hips and knees. Still lots of props to Randy for trying to stick to a mostly safe style.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jan 10, 2022 12:46:53 GMT -5
Kind of wild how Randy went from like the out-of-control wildcard in the locker room to somebody that most people say is awesome to work with and a locker room leader.
I wouldn't be shocked if at some point this year we got "RK2O" merch or something.
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Post by Cvslfc123 on Jan 10, 2022 13:02:37 GMT -5
That makes me feel so old considering I can clearly remember watching his debut. He was the last superstar to debut under the WWF name.
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Post by welshpenguin on Jan 10, 2022 13:03:38 GMT -5
That’s awesome & good for Randy for maturing both personally & professionally during this time. I hope he has many more years in the business.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Jan 10, 2022 13:15:49 GMT -5
I think Undertaker had tougher injuries, including a broken orbital floor, and the rings back in the WWF 90s was not fun to take bumps in. It's incredible how long he lasted. There were talks of him retiring back in 1999.
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Post by cornettesracket on Jan 10, 2022 13:16:08 GMT -5
That’s awesome & good for Randy for maturing both personally & professionally during this time. I hope he has many more years in the business. I was always a fan of the guy in ring because to me Randy was the prototypical wrestler who had it all. As you say he’s matured personally over the years and the documentary where he talks about the crap he did was refreshing to hear him say it and not try to justify it, and then there was his broken skull sessions where you saw the far side of his maturity. I also think marrying his wife Kim has helped him grow up.
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Post by Kalmia on Jan 10, 2022 13:18:11 GMT -5
Good for Randy, but this is a really depressing thought.
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Post by 4real on Jan 10, 2022 16:51:47 GMT -5
Almost 20 years since the glorious RNN vignettes.
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Post by Citizen Snips Has Left on Jan 10, 2022 17:58:34 GMT -5
Hopefully, he celebrates the anniversary by winning a match with the Overdrive
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Post by rnrk supports BLM on Jan 10, 2022 18:04:34 GMT -5
This is going to sound incredibly mean, but Randy Orton having been the backbone of 21st century WWE feels like such a perfect summary of the product over that time period. Blandly competent and clearly capable of so much more but, outside the occcasional flash, content to do the bare minimum to linger at a level of apathetic mediocrity.
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Post by chazraps on Jan 10, 2022 18:08:23 GMT -5
Hey, nothing I can say.
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Post by chazraps on Jan 10, 2022 18:08:42 GMT -5
Also worth noting that Randy Orton was the very last wrestler to debut for the WWF.
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Post by Bo Rida on Jan 10, 2022 18:14:48 GMT -5
That’s awesome & good for Randy for maturing both personally & professionally during this time. I hope he has many more years in the business. I was always a fan of the guy in ring because to me Randy was the prototypical wrestler who had it all. As you say he’s matured personally over the years and the documentary where he talks about the crap he did was refreshing to hear him say it and not try to justify it, and then there was his broken skull sessions where you saw the far side of his maturity. I also think marrying his wife Kim has helped him grow up. If only his first three wives had the same effect.
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Post by Terry McConkey on Jan 10, 2022 18:20:30 GMT -5
Meh I miss the Randy Orton that took a dump in bags.
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Post by hassanchop on Jan 12, 2022 5:09:06 GMT -5
Does he still have the horses in his shed?
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Post by Sparvid on Jan 12, 2022 6:56:40 GMT -5
Hopefully, he celebrates the anniversary by winning a match with the Overdrive And then does his signature pose:
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Post by clifford on Jan 12, 2022 7:22:59 GMT -5
Randy, like Taker, has kind of been the backbone for the company. And, also like 'Taker, was never the 'top guy' during his time. 'Taker had Hogan, Bret, Shawn, Austin, Rock, Cena; Randy has had Cena and Roman.
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