The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever had an impossible bar to live up to. There would be no way Edge and Randy Orton could actually deliver on their match. Yet, their match at Backlash is definitely one for the ages. Amazing chemistry between the two, highly motivated grizzled veterans fighting each other, made for an excellent bout at the pay-per-view event.
The world had not seen a match of such epic proportions for a very long time. It was truly a spectacle of pro-wrestling, with all the fans appreciating the matchup. Here are some of the more notable reactions.
Twitter Reactions to Edge vs Randy Orton at Backlash
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Ok that was greater than great. Thank you @RandyOrton and @EdgeRatedR 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #WWEBacklash
— Kayla Braxton (@KaylaBraxtonWWE) June 15, 2020
The Singh Brothers chimed in with their appreciation.
Both these men have helped us out tremendously in our careers.
The old school way.
Thank you, Edge & Orton. #WWEBacklash #EdgevsOrton
— Singh Brothers (@SinghBrosWWE) June 15, 2020
Former WWE Superstar Darren Young had extremely nice things to say about the performers.
Well, @EdgeRatedR and @RandyOrton certainly showed up to work…
Better than Wrestlemania? Absolutely. Longer than it should have been? Yes. Should Edge and Orton be proud? Hell freakin’ yeah!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Congrats to both of them #WWEBacklash https://t.co/BAyi8cqJNj approved 💯 pic.twitter.com/5qt87trZqJ— nodaysoff FRED ROSSER III (@realfredrosser) June 15, 2020
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Randy Orton pulled out his infamous punt from his arsenal of moves. There were rumors of the punt being banned due to excessive risk of concussion. but it had the impact it deserved. Edge was pinned after he suffered the direct kick to the head from the Viper.
My only critique is he should have saved the rko … kick out of the punt .. and end it on the rko — making the rko the greatest finisher of all time https://t.co/JsAshlBVvY
— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) June 15, 2020
The two Superstars paid their respect to the legends of the sport during the match. Edge and Orton used the moves and finishers of many of their idols (particularly Eddie Guerrero) in the ring. This was not only recognized but appreciated by fans.
Tres Amigos✅
Crippler Crossface✅
Angle Slam✅
Batista Bomb✅
Unprettier✅
Pedigree✅
These two are really paying homage to all their favourite wrestlers❤ #WWEBacklash #greatestwrestlingmatchever pic.twitter.com/hQdisYqIlX— Masole Moerane (@SoleTheDJ) June 15, 2020
The fan reaction to the breathtaking match was consistent throughout. Although it obviously wasn’t ‘The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever’, it was a brilliant showcase of Orton and Edge’s skills as pro-wrestlers.
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As much of a mess as 2020 is Randy Orton & Edge totally just had a Match of the Year contender.
The work was absolutely there and the unique surrounding aesthetic more than created an unforgettable moment.
Strange, wild times.#WWEBacklash #GreatestWrestlingMatchEver pic.twitter.com/1ilpO4oZWc
— Will Mahoney (@HeelWillMahoney) June 15, 2020
Don’t care what anybody says. @EdgeRatedR & @RandyOrton just put on a CLINIC. At this point of their careers a lot of things considered that’s an amazing achievement. Was literally entertained every minute of that match #WWE #BackLash #GreatestWrestlingMatchEver
— Jesus (@JMIXTAPE) June 15, 2020
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The match is done, but the bar will always keep rising. The WWE has shown its fans that it is still capable of putting on an amazing show for audiences.
