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Post by saneiac on Jun 13, 2012 14:31:30 GMT -5
Randy Orton's reaction to his Wellness suspension has caught the ire of Vince McMahon. McMahon is said to be furious with Orton, who has been "outspokenly indifferent" to the suspension. A source in the company says Orton was quickly suspended so that he could come back in time for Summerslam, but that something has happened that pissed McMahon off. This has reportedly turned into a discussion of Orton not being brought back at all.
As previously reported, Mark Madden stated on Twitter last week that WWE is looking to fire Orton as he's hard to deal with and his value has been perceived as flatlining. WWE officials are openly calling CM Punk the second-ranked babyface in the company behind John Cena instead of being considered even with Orton.
Many also believe that Orton's suspension isn't a huge deal in terms of roster depth, as Smackdown is fine with Sheamus, Christian and Sin Cara for babyfaces, as well as Rey Mysterio returning from suspension soon and the option to turn Daniel Bryan whenever they want. Orton is said to have saved a lot of money in his career and could live comfortably for many years without financial problems. His wife Samantha comes from a well-off family as well.
There is also said to be concern over Orton's physical state, as he's been injury-prone throughout his career and there are some who think his body is breaking down, particularly his neck and spine.
Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter Could there be any truth to this? For the past 6+ years, Orton has been the only guy they've allowed to look like John Cena's equal, and they want him gone? |
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Post by Metalheadbanger Man on Jun 13, 2012 14:33:06 GMT -5
I'm still 99% sure he won't be fired.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2012 14:34:42 GMT -5
I'm still 99% sure he won't be fired. And will triumphantly return to win the World Heavyweight Title from Christian after 2 days again. |
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Post by norsisclouds on Jun 13, 2012 14:35:38 GMT -5
I'm still at: I will believe it when I see it!
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Jun 13, 2012 14:36:39 GMT -5
Again, they won't fire Orton until they absolutely HAVE to, but he's definitely on that bubble, I think.
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Post by Hit Girl on Jun 13, 2012 14:36:42 GMT -5
He'll be back
Mysterio is injury prone too, Sin Cara will never be a top level face while being mute, and I have doubts that Vince sees Christian as anything but a mid-card guy, minus occasional big matches.
DB is the best replacement for Orton as #3 face. The fans want to cheer him.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Jun 13, 2012 14:37:27 GMT -5
"Outspokenly indifferent"?
What does that mean? Does that mean he's vocal about not caring?
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Post by Bo Rida on Jun 13, 2012 14:41:11 GMT -5
I wonder how they expected Orton to react, he's loaded and doesn't have to worry a huge amount about his place on the card (it's clear he's not the guy but despite the newz is probably too valuable to let go/bury).
I'm sure anger or tears would be frowned upon too, did they expect him to beg for forgiveness? Buy everybody some cake?
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Post by thecrusherwi on Jun 13, 2012 14:42:32 GMT -5
"Outspokenly indifferent"? What does that mean? Does that mean he's vocal about not caring? If he's outspoken about not caring, he probably cares a lot. Didn't these guys ever go to middle school? Sheesh. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2012 14:56:18 GMT -5
Orton is a WWE guy, they'll keep him around forever.
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Post by psychokiller on Jun 13, 2012 14:59:22 GMT -5
I like Orton, but honestly there's really not much left for him to do. He's feuded with pretty much every guy on the roster, he won his championships, main evented Wrestlemania, won a Rumble. What else is there for him to do? Anything he does now will feel like a rehash.
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Post by Turd Ferguson on Jun 13, 2012 15:04:41 GMT -5
I'm picturing angry father Vince getting fumed because trollson Orton got grounded for having a bad report card but is okay with it because he doesn't have to waste time going out, he can just sit in his room and fap.
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Post by woowoowoox on Jun 13, 2012 15:06:24 GMT -5
Still not believing it for a second.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2012 15:15:18 GMT -5
Bring HBK back so he can teach Orton where to find Jesus and God  No joke, while probably not being as dickish as HBK was way back when, he does have striking resemblances to the days of Dick Michaels. I don't think he's going anywhere either. I think they should bring him back and have him be a heel. Maybe not a top heel just yet, but have him come back up the ranks. If he wants out, let him go - it's not a catastrophic loss in terms of anything for the E. I think they can do good with him though, he's not played out completely. |
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Post by That Mickie Fan on Jun 13, 2012 15:17:38 GMT -5
What's Randal Orton doing in the impact Zone?!?
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Post by RPD88 on Jun 13, 2012 15:19:39 GMT -5
What's Randal Orton doing in the impact Zone?!? He is the Python, he hears animal noises in his head, he is the adequate predator. |
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Post by TheVoiceofReason on Jun 13, 2012 16:09:37 GMT -5
He should fire Mysterio as an example.
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Post by Dr. Marzvon Zombie M.D. on Jun 13, 2012 16:24:21 GMT -5
The only thing I see true here is that Punk is the number two face now, that I am pretty sure is fact. Otherwise, I just don't see them getting rid of him. People still pop for him, so he has value of some sort.
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Post by ecabney on Jun 13, 2012 17:40:44 GMT -5
They wont fire him, but Orton does seem like the type of guy that would quit deaux.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Jun 13, 2012 18:47:12 GMT -5
they won't fire him till they have to. his time as the #2 guy is done, but really, it already was for a long time. he'll still be used prominently until he decides to take a break or he f***s up again.
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