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Randy Orton has weathered the storm in the King Abdullah Sports Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and has defeated his mentor Triple H. A huge match between two of the biggest stars in WWE history, the bout started with a methodical pace, as Orton grounded his mentor with a series of holds.
Taking things to the next level though, both the King of Kings and the WWE's Apex Predator busted out all their finishers, as well as an assault by Triple H on Orton at the English-speaking commentary table. Things could've gone either way, but it was ultimately the Viper's night, dropping the King of Kings with an RKO.
Orton and Triple H are both known for winning in huge matches, as both have held the WWE and World Heavyweight Titles and have had epic careers. Here are five reasons why Randy Orton was chosen to beat Triple H at WWE Super ShowDown 2019.
#5 The Game doesn't need the win
Triple H has done it all in WWE. A 14-time World Champion, the Game has also held the Intercontinental, Tag Team and European Championships, and has also won the King of the Ring in 1997, and boasts two Royal Rumble wins.
Simply put, it seems that the Game didn't need this win here in Jeddah. After vanquishing Batista at WrestleMania 35, Triple H probably didn't need to beat another member of Evolution, and if he did, it would honestly look kinda selfish.
Giving the win to Orton instead definitely helps Orton's career more than if the Game had gotten the huge win at WWE Super ShowDown.
#4 He's friends with the King of Kings
On-screen, Randy Orton and Triple H have battled against each other for years, even competing during the main event of WrestleMania 25.
As we all know though, the pair are actually close friends, as The Game helped Orton get his big break on the main roster as part of Evolution.
The pair realigned in 2013-2014 as part of the Authority, where the King of Kings once again helped out the Viper.
This decision may have simply come down to the WWE's Apex Predator asking his long-time friend to take the loss, for a variety of reasons.
Whatever these exact reasons may be remain a mystery, but it's clear that Triple H was happy to oblige, giving his protege and friend another accolade on his Hall of Fame-worthy career.
#3 The Game has beaten him plenty before
At SummerSlam 2004, Randy Orton made history when he became the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in history, at the tender age of 24.
And just 28 days later, Orton's reign was snuffed out by Triple H, and it would be three years until the Viper would taste world title glory again.
Being awarded the title at No Mercy 2007, Orton would only hold the gold for a matter of minutes before losing the WWE Championship, to Triple H. Seeing a pattern here?
The Game would even end Orton's third reign as WWE Champion and has dominated the Viper in almost every encounter they have had.
This one win for Orton may not be much in the grand scheme of things, but at least has allowed the Legend Killer one of just a handful of wins over his mentor.
#2 Full-time beats Part-time
In the latest WWE NEWS, the WWE Universe are a vocal bunch of people, and if they don't like something in WWE, they'll make sure you know.
One major gripe the community has had, is the use of part-time Superstars, as names like Goldberg, Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker have often taken priority over full-time wrestlers.
Though he may not wrestle quite as much as before, Orton is still regarded as a full-time Superstar, whilst the handful of matches Triple H has a year makes him part-time.
Giving Orton the win over the Game tonight is a clear symbol by WWE to the fans, that they still aim to showcase full-time Superstars over their part-time counterparts.
Let Orton's win be a message to every full-time wrestler in the locker-room, that at a time where many are considering leaving WWE, the company still wants you to stay.
#1 An Orton push to the main event
If Triple H had won over Orton at Super ShowDown, what would he have accomplished? A huge win to be sure, but as a part-timer, it'd probably be months before fans got to see the King of Kings in in-ring action again.
However, Orton's win could do so much more for him, and we could find that out very soon. After this historic win over his mentor, Orton has a genuine reason to be considered the number one contender for the WWE Championship.
A title that the Viper hasn't held in over two years, this win could propel the Viper back into the main event. How ironic would it be, that Orton's victory over the 14-time World Champion could lead to the Viper capturing his 14th WWE World Championship?
