Randy Orton recently reflected on his 2011 match with Mark Henry where he celebrated an RKO with a leaping toe touch.
The match between Orton and Henry took place on the May 20th, 2011 episode of SmackDown. After nailing Henry with an RKO, Orton celebrated with a leaping split during which he reached out to touch his toes.
In a video posted to WWE’s TikTok page, Orton reacted to that iconic moment. He said,
“The infamous toe touch. If I may, was a hell of a toe touch. Quite the athlete. That toe touch was not me celebrating. I wanted to rage on my opponent, but because my opponent was Mark Henry, I couldn’t get angry at Mark Henry. I had to get that adrenaline and anger out in some other ways. So for some reason, I chose to jump up and touch my feet. I don’t know why.”
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Randy Orton Reflects on His Iconic Toe Touch Celebration in 2011 Match with Mark Henry
Randy Orton, one of the most recognizable and accomplished professional wrestlers in the world, recently took a trip down memory lane to reflect on a memorable moment from his career. The moment in question was his iconic toe touch celebration during a match with Mark Henry in 2011.
The match between Orton and Henry took place on the May 20th, 2011 episode of SmackDown. After executing his signature move, the RKO, on Henry, Orton decided to celebrate in a unique and unexpected way. He performed a leaping split and reached out to touch his toes.
In a video posted to WWE’s TikTok page, Orton shared his thoughts on the infamous toe touch. He described it as a “hell of a toe touch” and acknowledged that it showcased his athleticism. However, he clarified that the celebration wasn’t a result of him being happy or satisfied with his performance.
Orton explained that he couldn’t get angry at Mark Henry, his opponent in that match. Instead, he needed to release his adrenaline and anger in some other way. So, for reasons unknown even to himself, he chose to jump up and touch his feet.
The video clip of Orton’s toe touch celebration quickly became a fan favorite and has been shared and discussed by wrestling enthusiasts ever since. It perfectly captured Orton’s unique personality and added an extra layer of entertainment to an already exciting match.
To this day, fans continue to reminisce about that moment and appreciate Orton’s ability to entertain both inside and outside the wrestling ring. The video clip has garnered millions of views on various social media platforms and serves as a testament to Orton’s enduring popularity.
If you want to relive the moment or witness it for the first time, you can watch the video on YouTube titled “Randy Orton’s toe-touch split RKO celebration: SmackDown, May 20, 2011.”
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