5 Wrestlers Randy Orton is Good friends with and 3 He Probably Dislikes
Randy Orton is the youngest World Champion. He's working for over a decade now and still everyone like him and (though some may dislike him) love him but he will go down as one of the most talented superstars in the world of Pro-Wrestling. Nearly 15-Years he is working in this business and along the way, he has made friends and some enemies.
Though someone may dislike him because of his attitude or success or whatever reasons they had still Orton has emerged as the 13-time World Champion. Orton has an amount of the success in this business that many others hasn't unseen.
So, guys, today in this list we're going to take a look at those 8 Wrestlers who are good friends with The Viper Randy Orton and who he probably dislikes.
#5 Good Freinds- Triple H
Randy Orton made his WWE debut in 2002, soon after which he was a part of a stable called Evolution--Triple H (Mentor), Randy (Learner), Batista (Learner), Ric Flair (Manager). After this, he was involved in some legendary rivalry.
Orton wasn't only just working with Triple H but he was also taking some learning from his past career. It was clear after he was paired with Triple H that one day he would be a main eventer and a true legend killer.
But there was a time when Evolution was broke when Randy Orton turned his back on The Game which ended the stable but not for so long because back at WrestleMania 30 they paired against Daniel Bryan for old time sake and forming a team called The Authority.
Though Randy has become a superstar that no one has ever seen, it's all just because of Triple H' wing that he was under. I guess, all this led him to be the superstar that he is now and thanks to The Game for being his mentor.
#3 Dislikes- Kelly Kelly
Kelly Kelly and Randy Orton had a love angle during 2009 but it was over soon after it got started. In an interview, Randy criticized Kelly Kelly for being sleeping around the WWE locker room and brought her personal life into it.
Due to this, he angered Vince McMahon after which to resolve the issue Orton apologized to Kelly Kelly on Twitter in which he said he was sorry for bringing out Kelly Kelly person living in an interview and it's none of his business. Listening to the Orton comments made against Kelly Kelly it seems that he probably doesn't like her very much due to which he made those comments in the first place.
#4 Good Freinds- Chris Jericho
You all remember the main event of SummerSlam 2016 was between Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton.
Yes back then a news leaked out that they both are buddies. Seeing the main event ending, Y2J was concerned about the well being of his friend. Due to which when Brock came backstage Jericho faced him fiercely saying that he comes to the SummerSlam for his business.
Though there were some heated arguments between Chris and Lesnar, that proved how good friends are both of them. After which Randy appreciated him for having his back. I guess, to this day they share the same relationship as it was back then.
#3 Good Freinds- Daniel Bryan
Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton are known for their infamous rivalry which started back in 2013 and ended after WrestleMania 30. In the meantime they worked in many matches against each other with sometimes Randy came atop sometimes Bryan.
But even though they were being booked as rivals it was their friendship that made their rivalry look more intense and real. I guess they both know each other weaknesses on which they worked and make their rivalry look more real.
Also, Bryan gained a lot of respect when on an episode of Raw Bryan and Orton were facing off each other in a match during which Bryan got injured but he continued to work in the match before it was called off.
#2 Dislikes- Kofi Kingston
Now the One-third of The New Day, Kofi Kingston was running as a single' in 2009. During the year he faced off The Viper Randy Orton. It was rumored that in a triple threat match between him, Randy Orton and John Cena Kofi botched the match ending due to which Randy got mad on him and clearly yelled at him saying him "Stupid".
Though some believe it was kayfabe the majority believed it was really not his heel character. After this incident happened Kofi seemed his push as a top guy to be ended and returning to the middle card.
#2 Good Freinds- Dave Batista
From the day one Batista and Randy Orton were meant to be friends. They both started their wrestling careers in then-WWE' development territory OVW and after spending sometime their learning basics they made their WWE debut in 2002 soon after which they form a group Evolution. During which they spent a lot of time traveling together on the road.
But when Batista left the WWE to pursue a career in Hollywood Orton continued to praise him. Also, when Batista made his return though for a short time they again for their tag team Evolution taking out each and every team on the roster and stating that the bad guys are back.
#1 Good Freinds- John Cena
John Cena and Randy Orton were friends since the day they made their debut in OVW. And soon after making their debut in the WWE in the year 2002 they both become the champions.
Most fans always wondered why they have never gotten into a rivalry until 2007. That time both were booked as the rivals but that feud didn't last long as it ended soon after it started in which we saw some main events between both guys.
But WWE again makes them go against each other in 2013 when their rivalry was at the peak in which we saw best matches of their career. And I guess, it was only possible because of their friendship off-screen that make both men bring out best of them and showcase in the ring.
#1 Dislikes- The Rock
The Rock and Randy Orton once worked together as a team during WrestleMania 20. They weren't clearly a fan of each other due to some reasons they had. But once The Rock left WWE for his acting career Orton continued to call him out during some shoot interviews saying he should quit wrestling.
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But after some time, it was stopped as Orton came to know that management won't take his side as he had probably infuriated The Boss, Mr. McMahon. I guess, due to these reasons they never worked together or against each other after WrestleMania 20.
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