In a recent episode of the podcast, “What Do You Wanna Talk About” hosted by Cody Rhodes, the WWE Superstar, Randy Orton, disclosed an intriguing tidbit about his previous efforts to break into the popular world of Marvel Cinematic Universe. He auditioned for the role of Cable in the blockbuster movie, Deadpool 2.
However, the role was eventually landed by the Hollywood star, Josh Brolin rather than Orton.
Orton expressed, “I read for Cable and, in my mind, boy — I thought that role was mine, I was certain. ‘This is it.’ But, to my surprise, no callback, total radio silence. It hit me then, ‘I can go for these auditions, but I am a professional wrestler’. His love for professional wrestling showed when he added, ‘I have immense love for wrestling and all the opportunities it has offered me. I don’t see myself walking away from this world.”
In other news related to Orton, he is set to face off against GUNTHER in the wrestling lions’ den to compete for the prestigious WWE World Heavyweight Championship. This clash of the titans will happen later this month at the much-anticipated WWE event Bash In Berlin 2024.