Winner of the Rumble revealed plus; News on 'Mania

[RavishingRickRudo]

I think we both know when Randy Orton was the most over on this board.

[USC Wuz Robbed!]

I've been saying it for weeks now and I'll say it again.

 

The WrestleMania main event, provided Batista doesn't drop it due to his injury, absolutely has to be Batista defending against The Undertaker.

 

Can the champion, who has held the championship for a full year, be the one to finally end The Undertaker's winning streak?

 

The story writes itself, and for once you have a WrestleMania main event that has some element of doubt as to who the winner's actually going to be.

 

Sure, it means Taker wins the Rumble when someone else could use the rub of winning the Rumble, but I don't see how Taker vs. Batista isn't the correct thing for business.

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Because 1. Batista shouldn't be the one to beat Taker at Mania to end the streak. 2. Taker shouldn't have anymore title reigns. That's why it's a stupid move.

[The Czech Republic]

I swore I was done even mentioning it, Rudo, but I remember our Randy Orton stuff from those two days better than I remember any real plot Randy Orton was ever in, ever.

[CBright7831]

I swear to God, if it's Batista/Orton and HHH/Cena next year, I doubt I'll be watching wrestling much longer. I've quit before, and came back when I heard Benoit was a favorite to win the title, and I can quit again.

[The Czech Republic]

I don't watch wrestling, but I bet a lot of Randy Orton's mic work consists of him just saying "I'M RANDY ORTON" a lot. Because it's not like anyone would fuckin' know otherwise.

[Angle-plex]

Angle-Plex, Rey/Hardy in San Diego(?), Benoit/Hardy in the US title tournament and Benoit/Hardy in June 00 are all really good matches, or really good for the time they're given, in the latter's case especially. Oh and Hardy/Booker from Heat04.

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I honestly don't remember any of these matches, so I can't say they weren't good, but the fact that I can't remember them kind of speaks for itself.

 

Orton definetly isn't a Flair or an Austin or anything, but I think he's a good uppercarder. A heel shouldn't get the big win at a Wrestlemania regardless though.

[RavishingRickRudo]

I swore I was done even mentioning it, Rudo, but I remember our Randy Orton stuff from those two days better than I remember any real plot Randy Orton was ever in, ever.

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Well he had an edge to him back then. There was danger surrounding him.

[Dandy]

I swore I was done even mentioning it, Rudo, but I remember our Randy Orton stuff from those two days better than I remember any real plot Randy Orton was ever in, ever.

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Well he had an edge to him back then. There was danger surrounding him.

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Now Rudo, how sensible is that?

[Spaceman Spiff]

Who's going to care if Randy RKO's his pops? Especially after a 1-time screw up?

 

As for the Orton hate, and maybe I'm just speaking for myself here, but the guy is just a white bread generic dude. Nothing really stands out about him, except for being a pretty-boy, he's average on the mic, and he's just average in the ring. Normally, that would just lend himself to the realm of apathy, but when you add in the fact that they've been pushing him hard for close to 2 years (despite it not being warranted for most of that time), that's where people start hating on him.

[The Czech Republic]

I'M RANDY ORTON. I AM A LEGEND. I AM A LEGEND BECAUSE I AM RANDY ORTON. YOU WILL ALL KNOW THAT I AM RANDY ORTON.

 

 

is this accurate

[Hoff]

I'M RANDY ORTON. I AM A LEGEND. I AM A LEGEND BECAUSE I AM RANDY ORTON. YOU WILL ALL KNOW THAT I AM RANDY ORTON.

 

 

is this accurate

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You didn't pose.

[naiwf]

I'M RANDY ORTON. I AM A LEGEND KILLER. I AM A LEGEND KILLER BECAUSE I AM RANDY ORTON. YOU WILL ALL KNOW THAT I AM RANDY ORTON.

 

 

is this accurate

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I added the two words you missed, but it's pretty much right on the money, though you need to add some HHH level pauses in between sentences and the syllables in his last name.

[RavishingRickRudo]

Paradoxical Randy Orton~!

 

"I am RANDY ORTON. I am A LEGEND. I am a LEGEND BECAUSE I AM RANDY ORTON. I AM RANDY ORTON BECAUSE I AM A LEGEND. IF I WERE NOT A LEGEND, THEN I WOULD NOT BE RANDY ORTON. I would simply not exist. But SINCE I DO EXIST, then I MUST be a LEGEND."

[Dangerous A]

I also think Orton should ditch his dad in a spectacular fashion. Have Orton lose a meaningful but inconsequential match via inadvertent botched interference by his dad. His dad enters the ring and helps Orton up. They embrace and then Orton gets a mic. "Thanks Dad, for all you've done for me. I really appreciate it. I was glad they inducted you in the Hall of Fame... hey wouldn't that make you a legend?" then BOOM, RKO, putting down the Cowboy. Orton then says, "Your services are no longer required." Preferrably this is done before the HIAC, so Orton can win the match vs Taker without his dad around.

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Actually, this is a good idea except I think he'd get more heat if he ditched his dad after a big win. A loss makes Randy justified in what he's doing. If he ditches his dad after a win, it makes him look stronger because he now feels he can go it alone and it shows he doesn't appreciate his dad's help and rewards him with an RKO for it.

[The Czech Republic]

Paradoxical Randy Orton~!

 

"I am RANDY ORTON.  I am A LEGEND.  I am a LEGEND BECAUSE I AM RANDY ORTON.  I AM RANDY ORTON BECAUSE I AM A LEGEND.  IF I WERE NOT A LEGEND, THEN I WOULD NOT BE RANDY ORTON.  I would simply not exist.  But SINCE I DO EXIST, then I MUST be a LEGEND."

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I am a LEGEND. and a LEGEND KILLER. I am a LEGEND amongst LEGEND KILLERS. Hence, I must kill myself, as a I am a LEGEND KILLER and I must kill a LEGEND.

 

then he explodes, hopefully he's filled with treats, like a pinata

 

Candy Orton > Randy Orton

[Spaceman Spiff]

Angle-Plex, Rey/Hardy in San Diego(?), Benoit/Hardy in the US title tournament and Benoit/Hardy in June 00 are all really good matches, or really good for the time they're given, in the latter's case especially. Oh and Hardy/Booker from Heat04.

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I honestly don't remember any of these matches, so I can't say they weren't good, but the fact that I can't remember them kind of speaks for itself.

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I think the Benoit/Hardy US Title match was the 1 where Hardy busted his nose & was bleeding up a storm.

 

Rey/Hardy & Hardy/Benoit US Title were both pretty damn good. I liked Rey/Hardy a little better. I believe Rey/Hardy ME'ed that SD in San Diego, and the match did a pretty good TV rating, something like a 4.5.

[Dandy]

Paradoxical Randy Orton~!

 

"I am RANDY ORTON.  I am A LEGEND.  I am a LEGEND BECAUSE I AM RANDY ORTON.  I AM RANDY ORTON BECAUSE I AM A LEGEND.  IF I WERE NOT A LEGEND, THEN I WOULD NOT BE RANDY ORTON.  I would simply not exist.  But SINCE I DO EXIST, then I MUST be a LEGEND."

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I am a LEGEND. and a LEGEND KILLER. I am a LEGEND amongst LEGEND KILLERS. Hence, I must kill myself, as a I am a LEGEND KILLER and I must kill a LEGEND.

 

then he explodes, hopefully he's filled with treats, like a pinata

 

Candy Orton > Randy Orton

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Nah, he should gro out a fro mullet and a cheesy mustache and be El Dandy Orton.

[The Czech Republic]

Have Orton lose a meaningful but inconsequential match via inadvertent botched interference by his dad.

What?!? Those are fucking opposites

[The Czech Republic]

Paradoxical Randy Orton~!

 

"I am RANDY ORTON.  I am A LEGEND.  I am a LEGEND BECAUSE I AM RANDY ORTON.  I AM RANDY ORTON BECAUSE I AM A LEGEND.  IF I WERE NOT A LEGEND, THEN I WOULD NOT BE RANDY ORTON.  I would simply not exist.  But SINCE I DO EXIST, then I MUST be a LEGEND."

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I am a LEGEND. and a LEGEND KILLER. I am a LEGEND amongst LEGEND KILLERS. Hence, I must kill myself, as a I am a LEGEND KILLER and I must kill a LEGEND.

 

then he explodes, hopefully he's filled with treats, like a pinata

 

Candy Orton > Randy Orton

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Nah, he should gro out a fro mullet and a cheesy mustache and be El Dandy Orton.

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Rainbow wig and foam fingers, Sports Fandy Orton

[RavishingRickRudo]

I think Orton should come up with meaningful but inconsequential quips about life.

 

That's right.

 

He'd be Jack Handy Orton.

[Dandy]

Dress up as a frail old lady and have Morgan Freeman drive him around and be Jessica Tandy Orton.

[The Czech Republic]

Love Boat crew member Fred Grandy Orton

[Dandy]

He should dress up as my dad and be "Randy" Orton!

 

Wait, that's horrible.

[RavishingRickRudo]

Or go back in time, meet a popular balladeer, become his inspiration and become Oh Mandy Orton.

 

*fixed cause Hoffs was better*

[The Czech Republic]

Blackface.

 

Amos & Andy Orton.

[Hoff]

 

Mandy Orton

[Dandy]

See, Orton can be fun.

[The Czech Republic]

Cheap Trick cover band frontman Robin Zand-y Orton?

[Dandy]

Wear orange and talk to fish and be Aquamandy Orton.

[bob_barron]

Don't bother replying to me, NJ. You're ignored.

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WWE Folder.

 

And Angle-plex, just b/c you don't remember the matches doesn't mean they weren't good. All the matches Dark Age listed were very very good.