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Post by Nic Nemeth on Dec 26, 2010 22:09:17 GMT -5
At least in the current WWE.
They really killed off the old guard so to speak.
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Post by thuschongswing on Dec 26, 2010 22:29:38 GMT -5
It's took me a while to see it, but Orton seems to be becoming the new Undertaker, so to speak. Never THE guy, but always utilized as a go to guy in a pinch. Basically, he's becoming 'the cornerstone of the WWE' like Undertaker was from the mid '90s on.
I'd still like to note that Orton isn't NEARLY as good at that role as Taker was, though.
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Post by smokey1980 on Dec 26, 2010 22:37:39 GMT -5
Pretty much. They've just about done it all. I think with Undertaker working part time, Shawn Michaels retiring, and HHH taking extended leave, as well, Cena and Orton are definitely the go-to veterans in the current WWE.
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Post by James McCloud IS John Godot on Dec 26, 2010 22:38:17 GMT -5
Well, they both have 8 years experience in WWE, so I guess it's not so strange to call them veterans in today's WWE.
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Post by Big L on Dec 26, 2010 22:55:03 GMT -5
Agreed they are
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Post by bob on Dec 26, 2010 22:56:36 GMT -5
I do to, but that's only because they've been headlining pretty much nonstop since WM21
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Post by mcd on Dec 26, 2010 22:58:36 GMT -5
I do see it though; Cena has been with the company since 2002, thats 9 years of coming up the ranks and then being pushed as the face of the company. Orton has been there the same timeframe and has become the "worker" of the two.
Cena, for whatever has been said about his push, selling and so on, has charisma enough to do the TV shows and events. Randy isn't seen that way, but if today a credible opponent is needed for a hot superstar, Randy gets the nod more often than not.
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Post by Yami Daimao on Dec 26, 2010 23:09:28 GMT -5
And to think, they're both only in their early 30's (Orton is only 30, period). They still have many years left.
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Post by JoDaNa1281 on Dec 26, 2010 23:11:42 GMT -5
Well, they both have 8 years experience in WWE, so I guess it's not so strange to call them veterans in today's WWE. Not only 8 in WWE, but each has over a decade overall...so yeah, definitely veterans. |
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Post by Nic Nemeth on Dec 26, 2010 23:23:49 GMT -5
Also I remember reading interviews with Legacy where Orton was their mentor throughout the entire run.
Guy has only been main-eventing for 5 years and he's already giving back.
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Post by noleafclover1980 on Dec 27, 2010 0:04:15 GMT -5
Also I remember reading interviews with Legacy where Orton was their mentor throughout the entire run. Guy has only been main-eventing for 5 years and he's already giving back. Hell, he got Eugene his job back... which he pissed away by showing up fat and out of shape. I will say though, I love the concept that in the WWE, even retards need to have a 6 pack and pecs. |
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Dec 27, 2010 1:27:16 GMT -5
Also I remember reading interviews with Legacy where Orton was their mentor throughout the entire run. Guy has only been main-eventing for 5 years and he's already giving back. Hell, he got Eugene his job back... which he pissed away by showing up fat and out of shape. I will say though, I love the concept that in the WWE, even retards need to have a 6 pack and pecs. Didn't he also help Masters get his job back too? |
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Post by Cvslfc123 on Dec 27, 2010 7:22:15 GMT -5
Random fact: Orton was the last superstar to make his television debut under the WWF name
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Post by @TenaciousBe on Dec 27, 2010 8:09:23 GMT -5
And to think, they're both only in their early 30's (Orton is only 30, period). They still have many years left. That's what we thought about Brock and The Rock...  |
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Post by ________ has left the building on Dec 27, 2010 8:19:10 GMT -5
And to think, they're both only in their early 30's (Orton is only 30, period). They still have many years left. That's what we thought about Brock and The Rock... But Orton and Cena showed loyalty to WWE and not looking for thrills elsewhere. If Rock didn't become a mainstream crossover hit, he would probably still be there. And Brock's heart wasn't really in the pro wrestling business. If UFC was big when he around the time before he was offered a WWF contract, that would had been his first choice. But UFC was the size of TNA and paid a lot less money. Brock wanted to leave so bad he tried out for the Vikings even though he lasted played football in high school. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2010 8:24:17 GMT -5
That's what we thought about Brock and The Rock... But Orton and Cena showed loyalty to WWE and not looking for thrills elsewhere. If Rock didn't become a mainstream crossover hit, he would probably still be there. And Brock's heart wasn't really in the pro wrestling business. If UFC was big when he around the time before he was offered a WWF contract, that would had been his first choice. But UFC was the size of TNA and paid a lot less money. Brock wanted to leave so bad he tried out for the Vikings even though he lasted played football in high school. Honestly, with the life he's had I still expect Lesnar to before all's said and done be a figure skater, basketball player, gymnast, host on the Food Network, professional hunter, American gladiator, a valkyrie, and a sacrificial lamb in a Joss Whedon movie. |
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Post by Metalheadbanger Man on Dec 27, 2010 14:03:19 GMT -5
It still surprises me that Edge has been there for 12 and a half years. Doesn't seem like that long to me.
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Post by Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill on Dec 27, 2010 14:47:08 GMT -5
It still surprises me that Edge has been there for 12 and a half years. Doesn't seem like that long to me. Lets not forget Jericho, even if he is on leave right now(the man has been wrestling for over twenty years I think). |
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Post by lordkain316 on Dec 27, 2010 15:09:37 GMT -5
Also I remember reading interviews with Legacy where Orton was their mentor throughout the entire run. Guy has only been main-eventing for 5 years and he's already giving back. Hell, he got Eugene his job back... which he pissed away by showing up fat and out of shape. I will say though, I love the concept that in the WWE, even retards need to have a 6 pack and pecs. Actually it was Cena that got Nick his job back the WWE and not Orton despite what was reported on some site. I remember Dinsmore mentioning it in his shoot interview. |
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Post by Yami Daimao on Dec 27, 2010 16:54:28 GMT -5
And to think, they're both only in their early 30's (Orton is only 30, period). They still have many years left. That's what we thought about Brock and The Rock... True, but Cena and Orton seem to be extremely loyal and passionate for the business. Wrestling was a Plan B for The Rock and Brock is a freak of nature who could do almost anything and wanted more money. Wrestling seems to be the only thing both Cena and Orton really know. And neither of them are as charismatic to break into the movie business like The Rock did, especially Orton. I don't think we have anything to worry about. Unless, of course, they have to retire due to a career-ending injury. |
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