Subhojeet Mukherjee on May 25, 2024
Randy Orton commands respect not only from wrestling enthusiasts but from the entire industry, despite not being everyone’s favorite. The Viper is geared up to clash with Gunther today at King and Queen of The Ring, and he’s made it clear that he wants to test his limits against GUNTHER.
The Viper advanced to the finals of the King of the Ring tournament, set to square off against Monday Night Raw’s GUNTHER. Orton solidified his spot in the finals by overcoming challenges from AJ Styles, Carmelo Hayes, and Tama Tonga. On the other hand, GUNTHER secured his position with triumphs over Sheamus, Kofi Kingston, and ‘Main Event’ Jey Uso.
In an interview with Kayla Braxton ahead of the Premium Live Event, Randy Orton discussed the challenge of facing GUNTHER and admitted that it will be an all out war and the hardest fight he will have to endure since returning at Survivor Series last year. Even then, The Apex Predator is more than ready to test his limits against The Ring General.
”I had kind of a list on the inside of my head of guys that I wanted to wrestle in that ring. Gunther, I wouldn’t say he was at the top of the list. I had some warming up to do before I got to him, you know what I mean? But I’m feeling better than ever, and I feel like now’s the time. When I first came back at War Games, Survivor Series, I was just coming back after 18 months out. I had to dip my toe in the water and slowly kind of just get used to being in the ring, and that takes some time for me. But now, Kayla, after six months, I’m ready for someone like Gunther. The thing is, I don’t know if anyone has his ability, because he is one of a kind.
It’s gonna be hard hitting, and it might be the toughest match I’ve had since I’ve come back. Willing to go as far as to say that. Easily, it’s going to be a war for me, but I think it’s a great way to test and see just how much my body can take. Gunther’s the guy for the job if I’m looking to test my limits. My hands are going to be full, and I know that, but again I welcome it, and I think it’s a great way for me to kind of prove that, you know, although I’m getting up there in age, like, I started, I’ve been around a long time, but I was 19 when I signed my WWE contract you might think’m old, but I’m not as old as you think. You know what I’m saying? I’m going to prove that I can hang with the young guys.”
GUNTHER is also confident he will be able to defeat The Apex Predator, but Orton will also end a three-year streak during the show. We’ll have to see whether Orton will emerge victorious against The Ring General and secure a shot at Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship. Triple H has already confirmed that the winner of the tournament will be granted a World Title opportunity.
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May 25, 2024 9:58 am
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