Randal Keith Orton, widely recognized by his ring name Randy Orton, is one of the most legendary wrestlers in WWE. The Viper holds the record for being the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in company history, at 22.
On 25th April, Orton will complete his 20 years in WWE. For this occasion, WWE has decided to mark this week as Orton Week in order to recognize his accomplishments and pay respect to the icon. Moreover, WWE tweeted a photo of the Viper with the caption, “To commemorate the 20th anniversary of @RandyOrton’s WWE Debut on April 25, we’re saluting The Viper all week long! #OrtonWeek”
To commemorate the 2️⃣0️⃣th anniversary of @RandyOrton’s WWE debut on April 25, we’re saluting The Viper all week long! #OrtonWeek pic.twitter.com/vvFioFwbEr
— WWE (@WWE) April 19, 2022
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Orton is a ten-time WWE Champion, a four-time World Heavyweight Champion. Currently, The Viper is a Tag team champion (Riddle and Orton).
Orton has had multiple feuds with many superstars throughout his 20-year career, including Cena, HHH, Jeff Hardy, and others, but fans can’t decide who Orton’s ultimate rival is.
Fans’ reactions to who is Randy Orton’s ultimate rival
WWE on BT Sport asked fans on Twitter, “Who is Orton’s ultimate rival?” with a photo and caption, “The Viper has made a lot of enemies over his 20 years at the top. Who is @RandyOrton’s ultimate rival? We’ve narrowed it down to four options #OrtonWeek”.
In addition, they provided four narrowed options to fans to decide the Orton’s ultimate rival: John Cena, HHH, Edge, and Undertaker.
The Viper has made a lot of enemies over his 20 years at the top 🐍
Who is @RandyOrton's ultimate rival?
We've narrowed it down to four options ⤵️#OrtonWeek pic.twitter.com/PMuHwsw31p
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) April 19, 2022
In response, one fan wrote, “He believes Triple H is Orton’s biggest rival.” Furthermore, a furious fan claimed that competing 1000 times does not make you the fierce rival.
Triple H. From Evolution to punting Steph to Rated RKO/DX to The Authority. No bigger rival.
Cena, No. Just because you wrestle 1000 times doesn’t mean you are fierce rivals, just have lazy writers.
— David Wikeley 🇬🇧 (@DavidWikeley) April 19, 2022
However, In contrast, One fan believes Cena is Orton’s biggest rival. He claimed that although Undertaker has established him as a future superstar, his fight with John Cena has cemented both superstars’ positions.
Rivalry with @undertaker established him as the future of @WWE .
Those with @EdgeRatedR & @TripleH were friend/foes type &deeply personal.
All delivered great matches.
But ultimate one has to be with @JohnCena ,as they both cemented their position with bangers. @RandyOrton #WWE pic.twitter.com/iAAcoHDwXl— Indian Sherlock 🇮🇳 (@IndianHolmes01) April 19, 2022
One Fan mentioned Orton’s rivalry with HHH has been great, but he thinks Cena vs Orton as a kid had hit differently. He also believes that their rivalry is the greatest in the Sports entertainment industry.
That rivalry with Triple H was really good and got personal, but watching John Cena vs Randy Orton as a kid hit different. It was hero vs villain stuff. Still one of the best ever rivalries in sports entertainment.
— Nwaeme Olisemeka (@o_lee_0133) April 19, 2022
Orton fan stated he had a feud with the Undertaker, Cena, HHH, and Edge. However, Orton annihilated all of them.
The fact that he tried to kill all 4 of them or at least paralyze all 4 of them it's a tough one for sure. pic.twitter.com/nHQtbVZ3Mi
— Dman NYGFAN Entertament (@DmanNygfan) April 19, 2022
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Incidentally, The WWE gave the four options on BT Sport. One fan disagreed with the four suggestions, claiming that the greatest enemy is Jeff Hardy, not the Undertaker, Cena, HHH, or Edge.
I know that he wasn't a choice here, in me opinion, 08' Jeff Hardy and Randy Orton is me pick of his most "ultimate" rivalry to date. pic.twitter.com/Hs1CAFBLMt
— Wicked Wyvrnstein (@wyvrnstein) April 19, 2022
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Who do you believe Orton’s biggest rival is? Please share your thoughts in the comments section.
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