Randy Orton Gets The RKO Out Of His System On RAW

Randy Orton has been on the case of Seth Rollins since his return to WWE after four months out due to an injury inflicted on him by the former Shield man.

The enmity between the two saw them faceoff at Wrestlemania 31 and Orton came out victorious on that occasion. However, things has since changed, Rollins is now the WWE World Heavyweight Champion after cashing in his money in the bank contract at Wrestlemania.

Following the suspension of Brock Lesner from WWE, Orton has emerged as the number one contender to Rollins title at the Extreme Rules next Sunday.

However, as part of the conditions to doing battle with Rollins, the World Heavyweight Champion has stated that Orton will not be allowed to use his signature finishing move, the RKO.

Orton on his part requested that the match took place in a steel cage so as to prevent any form of interference. However, the 12-time champion stated that since he will not be able to use the RKO, he will have to dish out enough of it before Sunday’s bout stating that Rollins himself will be a victim by the end of RAW.

Orton kept his promise. After hitting the RKO on a number of Superstars during RAW, he finally nailed Rollins with the move by the end of the evening setting the stage for an explosive encounter on Sunday.

Shehu Bello
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Randy Orton To Challenge Seth Rollins For The WWE World Heavyweight Title

With Brock Lesnar suspended from WWE indefinitely, Randy Orton became the number one contender for the WWE World Heavyweight title currently held by Seth Rollins after the Authority anointed one cash-in his Money in the Bank contract at Wrestlemania.

However, it was not an easy ride for Orton in his quest to regain the title has he had to do battle with two other contenders to the crown in a triple threat match.

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At the beginning of RAW on Monday, WWE’s director of operations, Kane made a main event match which pitch Orton against Ryback and Roman Reigns in a triple threat match the winner of which will go on to challenge Rollins for the title at WWE Extreme Rules in three weeks.

Orton won the match despite interference by the Authority, however, despite his win the Apex Predator still suffered a Cub Stomp from Rollins at the end of the fight.

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The Viper Strikes On WWE Monday Night RAW

Seth Rollins felt the venom of the viper on RAW after Randy Orton totally annihilated him in front of the WWE Universe on Monday.

The night began with Orton formally rejoining the Authority and teaming up with Rollins to take on Roman Reigns in a handicap match later that evening. The signs were there that Orton was up to something but the Authority refused to see through the viper’s deception.

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Orton succeeded in keeping Kane and Big Show away from ringside while also instigating the expulsion of J&J securities during the bout. But the viper’s plans began to come to fruition when he refused to be tagged-in allowing Reigns to pin Rollins with a Spear.

After which Orton took vengeance on Rollins for trying to end his career months ago. The viper showed no mercy to the self-acclaimed future of the WWE. He dished out a punishment that has not been seen in recent times ending it with an RKO through the announcers table.

Shehu Bello
amebosports.com