3 WWE matches Randy Orton should have before he retires

Randy Orton has earned numerous monikers over the years. Many fans like to refer to him as 'The Viper', 'The Legend Killer' and WWE's 'Apex Predator'. Orton has countless records and achievements to his name, he is the youngest ever world champion, his win-loss record at Survivor Series is like no other, and he is a definite first-ballot WWE Hall of Famer.

Orton is a thirteen-time world champion, and has won every active title on the main roster. Orton's unparalleled legacy has cemented him as one of the all-time greats.

Although Orton is still 38 years old and has indicated that he would like to continue for at least a decade, it seems like Orton wouldn't be able to keep up for long as his life-long injuries will eventually start to take their toll on his body. Given that Orton is such a celebrated athlete, stepping in the ring with him is no less of a huge achievement.

Consequently, lets look at 3 matches Orton should have before he decides to retire.

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#3 Brock Lesnar

A disappointing encounter

At SummerSlam 2016, Brock Lesnar left Randy Orton lying in a pool of blood during their block-buster dream match, in what was one of the most underwhelming and disappointing dream matches of all time.

A dream match of such caliber and magnitude was ended in a TKO finish, that established 'The Beast' as the most dominant force to be reckoned with in WWE. The odd finish and the short length of the match left a bitter taste in the mouths of WWE fans, and fans are longing for a rematch between the two legends.

WWE never followed up on the TKO finish, and moved on. WWE really needs to do a repeat of this match, this match has great potential, and if booked correctly, could possibly be a solid match of the year candidate.

Unfortunately, Lesnar and Orton's careers are winding down, and WWE doesn't have much time left to do a rematch. However, you could never rule out the possibility of them facing off again to right the wrongs from their previous encounter.

#2 Samoa Joe

Joe locking the Coquina Clutch on Orton

Samoa Joe and Randy Orton are arguably two of the most respected athletes in sports-entertainment. Orton has always been a WWE original, and Joe has found considerable success wherever he has competed.

It's a shame that these two icons have never crossed paths before in a WWE ring other than a brief encounter at last year's traditional Survivor Series tag-team match.

Because both of them are working as top heels on the blue brand, it's unlikely WWE would want them to feud as they seldom have heel vs heel feuds. That's the only thing stopping this match from happening, and if either of these two turns face, you can expect WWE to give this match the green light.

Orton and Joe are expected to wrestle for WWE in the coming years, you can expect these two titans to cross paths in a singles match at least once.

#1 AJ Styles

Orton defeated Styles in March 2017

On a random episode of SmackDown Live in March 2017, WWE gave away a massive dream match between Randy Orton and AJ Styles in a number one contender's match for the WWE title. Other than that, these two legends have never faced off.

Styles and Orton could tear the house down, and this match could main-event WrestleMania. Their first match was just a glimpse of their in-ring chemistry. I'm sure they could do much more if they are given sufficient time.

Orton is currently a heel, and Styles is still a babyface, it would make complete sense if WWE goes in this direction, and fans would definitely accept the prospect of a feud between Styles and Orton.