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Randy Orton turned heel after returning from an injury at WWE Extremes Rules. It was a sigh of relief for all Orton fans, because as a babyface he was not going anywhere. His character lacked depth, and it affected his championship reigns over the years.
He again feels like the star that he was after this major character modification. He is currently among the best heels of the company. His feud against Jeff Hardy was the highlight of the summer, as it redefined Randy as a wrestler, and it looks like he is not finished as this maniac, because he is hunting for his next victim, and everyone is excited about that.
He is so unconventional compared to other heel wrestlers, and that makes him stand out from the crowd. This type of character was non-existent in the company for so long. Lets look at 3 features that make him better than other heel wrestlers currently on the roster.
#3 He is not a coward heel
WWE over the years has portrayed most of their heel wrestlers as cowards. They always depend on using unfair means to win matches. Wrestlers like The Miz, Alexa Bliss, or even Dolph Ziggler always look to run away from the challenge whenever they are not able to face a strong competitor.
Even a great heel like Kevin Owens uses these tactics sometimes. Shinsuke Nakamura is happy just sitting with his United States Championship without a challenger. Carmella did nothing other than run away from matches in her reign as SmackDown Women's Champion. Everyone except Samoa Joe and Becky Lynch does this.
Randy Orton is completely different in this regard. He himself chose his opponent just after turning heel. He kept stalking and attacking Hardy from time to time, and everyone is invested in seeing what he will do next.
#2 His psychopathic behaviour adds to the essence of the character
Randy is coming across as a maniac, it has been a bit creepy since his heel run began, and this makes him prominent.
It is adding to the essence of his character. The highlight of the feud between him and Hardy was The Viper stalking Hardy every week. This spooky action exemplifies the psychopath he has become today.
Twisting the screwdriver in Hardy's ear, and still wanting to pin him after he got injured badly in their Hell in a Cell match is the most disgusting thing I have seen in the PG era, and this proves that he is not just another heel, he is a lunatic who will do anything to get his way.
#1 He does not require additional support
Many heel wrestlers like to hunt in packs, and that is why they form stables, so they have others to rely on for help in matches. Even Braun Strowman needed a team after he turned heel recently. It is not the same with Orton.
He is still the lone wolf. It is probably because he thinks that the entire dressing room are his opponents.
He is hunting down wrestlers one by one, and he is doing it alone. It is really good to see a character redefining the role of a heel. He was part of The Authority and Legacy in the past, but not anymore. This new and better Randy Orton is different.
