During the latest edition of “WWE Playback,” CM Punk recalled an incident with Randy Orton at the 2011 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view event.
During Orton’s match with The Miz, Punk had to hit the Viper with a GTS. While he did this, he thought he caught Orton in the face for real. Instead of going to the bathroom like he needed to, he waited backstage to make sure Orton was okay.
You can check out some highlights from the video below:
On his problem during the night: “I run in, I hit you with the GTS, and I’m out. But being [under the ring for so long], I had to piss so bad and I’m number one in the Rumble [soon after].”
On meeting Orton backstage: “I’m literally, like, legs crossed in Gorilla. I was like, ‘Did I get you with the GTS?’ and you’re like, ‘No it’s good.’ They’re telling me I’m number one in the Rumble so I gotta go.”
On finding Orton talking to Arn Anderson: “I see you. Your back’s to me, and you’re talking to Arn, and you’re gesticulating and you’re pointing to your face. So I was just like, ‘What the f***, man? You said I didn’t get it.’ It just turned into this thing. My music’s playing [with the Rumble about to start] and [turning to Orton], I was like, ‘F*** you!’”
In the world of professional wrestling, there are countless stories of behind-the-scenes incidents and interactions between wrestlers that fans may never know about. One such incident involves CM Punk and Randy Orton at the 2011 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. During a recent episode of “WWE Playback,” CM Punk recalled an incident that occurred during Orton’s match with The Miz.
During the match, Punk was tasked with hitting Orton with his signature move, the Go to Sleep (GTS). However, as he executed the move, Punk thought he may have accidentally caught Orton in the face for real. Concerned about Orton’s well-being, instead of going to the bathroom like he desperately needed to, Punk decided to wait backstage to make sure Orton was okay.
Punk revealed that he was experiencing a particular problem that night. He had been hiding under the ring for an extended period of time before his surprise appearance during Orton’s match. As a result, he had to use the bathroom urgently. However, he was also scheduled to be the first entrant in the Royal Rumble match immediately after the match with Orton. This left him in a difficult situation, torn between his bodily needs and his professional obligations.
While waiting backstage, Punk finally had the chance to meet Orton and ask him about the GTS. He asked Orton if he had indeed hit him in the face, to which Orton replied that everything was fine. However, as Punk observed Orton talking to Arn Anderson, a former wrestler and backstage producer, he noticed something peculiar. Orton was gesturing and pointing to his face while talking to Anderson. This led Punk to question Orton’s earlier assurance that he hadn’t been hit in the face.
Feeling frustrated and confused, Punk’s emotions got the better of him. With his music playing and the Royal Rumble about to begin, he confronted Orton, expressing his anger by saying, “F*** you!” This unexpected outburst created tension between the two wrestlers and added an extra layer of drama to the already intense atmosphere of the Royal Rumble event.
This incident serves as a reminder that even in scripted entertainment like professional wrestling, real emotions and concerns can arise. Wrestlers put their bodies on the line every night, and accidents can happen. CM Punk’s dedication to ensuring Orton’s well-being, even at the expense of his own bodily needs, demonstrates the camaraderie and respect that exists among wrestlers.
While this incident may have caused a temporary rift between CM Punk and Randy Orton, it also highlights the passion and commitment that wrestlers have for their craft. Behind the scenes, these athletes are constantly working together to create memorable moments for fans around the world. And sometimes, these moments extend beyond the ring and into the realm of personal interactions and unexpected confrontations.