On the latest episode of the “Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast, the AEW star discussed a wide range of topics, including Randy Orton’s recent WWE return after being sidelined for over a year due to back fusion surgery. Here are the highlights:
On why he Orton a WWE Hall Of Famer:
“He’s drawn money, he’s sold tickets. As a heel, he was very, very good, probably excels and probably is where he excels the most and at his best. People will pay because they dislike him, they want to see someone else beat him. Also, he’s is someone that connects with people. He evokes emotion, and he connects with fans that are sitting in those seats. People go, ‘Oh my god, Randy Orton has had so many memorable moments.’ They might not remember his top ten five-star matches, but they’re definitely gonna remember a shit-load of Randy Orton moments, which there has been a bunch.”
On how whether Orton is one of the GOATs in the business:
“He without a doubt will go down as one of the greatest of all time. He’s had a bunch [of world title reigns], so he’s a legit guy. He’s a legitimate Hall of Famer, without a doubt. As they say, a first-ballot WWE Hall of Famer. In the whole lore of pro wrestling, he’s a Hall of Famer, no matter what era you’re talking about. He’s a guy who’s just special, who has sold tickets, who has had people care about him, who has evoked emotion. He is a guy that people give a shit about. He’s been very consistent. He might not have the five-star match, he might not have the banger, whatever, but he goes out and he produces. He has these great matches, he tells these great stories over and over again. At the end of the day, after you watch a Randy Orton match, you remember how you felt during that match, especially if if there was some hot story connected to it.”
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In a recent episode of the “Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast, AEW star Matt Hardy discussed various topics, including Randy Orton’s return to WWE after being sidelined for over a year due to back fusion surgery. Here are the highlights of what Hardy had to say:
When asked about Randy Orton’s status as a WWE Hall of Famer, Hardy praised Orton’s ability to draw money and sell tickets. He mentioned that Orton excels as a heel and is at his best in that role. People pay to see someone beat him because they dislike him, and he has the ability to connect with fans emotionally. While people may not remember his top-rated matches, they will definitely remember numerous memorable moments involving Orton.
Hardy also expressed his belief that Orton will go down as one of the greatest of all time in the wrestling business. With multiple world title reigns under his belt, Orton is considered a legitimate Hall of Famer. Regardless of the era, Orton’s impact on pro wrestling is undeniable. He has consistently sold tickets and evoked emotion from the audience. Although he may not always have five-star matches, he consistently delivers and tells great stories in the ring. After watching a Randy Orton match, fans remember how they felt during the match, especially if there was a compelling story attached to it.
It is clear that Hardy holds Orton in high regard and believes that he has made a significant impact on the wrestling industry. Orton’s ability to connect with fans and consistently deliver in the ring has solidified his status as a Hall of Famer.
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