Randy Orton wants to break The Undertaker’s record of 27 WrestleMania matches.
During a recent interview with ESPN, The Viper commented on wanting to break The Undertaker’s WrestleMania match record, his plans for a big RKO at WrestleMania 40, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On wanting to break The Undertaker’s WrestleMania match record: “I have been around for a long time. This will be my 19th WrestleMania. There are two guys who have performed at more WrestleManias than me. The Undertaker at 27 WrestleManias and Triple H at 23. Then you have Randy Orton at 19. I’m in a nice little group of people there, those are some cool names. I want to be around. To me, if I can beat Undertaker’s record of 27 WrestleManias and still be healthy and feeling good, to me, that’s my goal.”
On his plans for a big RKO at WrestleMania 40: “It’s WrestleMania. I’m going to try and pull something out of the hat that I haven’t done before. My stuff is not generally very high risk, but Sunday, I’m going to try and pull some shit out. I’m looking forward to that. Sunday, I’ve got an opportunity to hit an RKO that I haven’t done before and put 80,000 people on their feet. Just knowing that we’re going to get there and that I’m going to have that possibility of shitting the bed or hitting it dead on. When you capitalize on it and feel that reaction, there is nothing better. There are a couple of things on Sunday where a bunch of people are like, ‘You need to try that once. We have to rehearse that to make sure you can do it.’ If I do that, I know it’s not going to work because I don’t have the crowd. I’m not in the environment. We have to wait until the day and we’re right in the middle of it. I got one in me. I’m going to bed at night and it’s what I’m thinking about.”
Randy Orton, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling, has set his sights on breaking The Undertaker’s record of 27 WrestleMania matches. In a recent interview with ESPN, Orton expressed his desire to surpass The Undertaker’s impressive feat and discussed his plans for a big RKO at WrestleMania 40.
Orton, who has been a part of the wrestling industry for a long time, will be participating in his 19th WrestleMania. While this is an achievement in itself, he acknowledges that there are two individuals who have performed at more WrestleManias than him: The Undertaker with 27 and Triple H with 23. Orton finds himself in esteemed company and aims to surpass The Undertaker’s record. He stated, “I want to be around. To me, if I can beat Undertaker’s record of 27 WrestleManias and still be healthy and feeling good, to me, that’s my goal.”
The Viper also shared his plans for a memorable moment at WrestleMania 40. Known for his signature move, the RKO, Orton intends to pull off something extraordinary during the event. While his moves are typically not high-risk, he is determined to surprise the audience with something they have never seen before. Orton expressed his excitement, saying, “I’m going to try and pull some shit out… I’ve got an opportunity to hit an RKO that I haven’t done before and put 80,000 people on their feet.” He understands the importance of capitalizing on such moments and the incredible feeling of receiving a thunderous reaction from the crowd.
However, Orton also acknowledges the challenges of planning such moves. He reveals that there are suggestions from others about trying new things, but he believes that rehearsing them beforehand would not yield the desired result. He believes that the energy and atmosphere of the actual event are crucial for the success of these moves. Orton stated, “We have to wait until the day and we’re right in the middle of it. I got one in me. I’m going to bed at night, and it’s what I’m thinking about.”
Randy Orton’s determination to break The Undertaker’s record and his commitment to delivering an unforgettable moment at WrestleMania 40 showcase his passion for the sport. As one of the most accomplished wrestlers in history, Orton continues to captivate audiences with his skills and charisma. Wrestling fans around the world eagerly await his performance at WrestleMania 40, hoping to witness another iconic RKO moment that will be etched in their memories forever.