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#4 Randy Orton talks how he brought back the Punt

Randy Orton's Punt is dubbed one of the most vicious moves in all of pro wrestling. The Viper has used the move effectively on a string of occasions, and it has helped him win some of the biggest matches of his career. Fans might remember that Orton hit the Punt on Vince McMahon himself, back in 2009. The kick had given Vince McMahon a concussion, and the boss had later banned it. Somehow, Randy Orton was able to change Vince's mind in regards to bringing back the move, and the WWE Chairman eventually said yes.

And given the fact that it was banned because it was so dangerous, I think I'm able to do it again because Vince McMahon trusts that I've figured out how to make it safe. And I'm glad he said yes.

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Orton embraced his Legend Killer persona earlier this year and targeted WWE Hall of Famer Edge. He has used the Punt on various occasions since then. The Punt is a devastating move that fits Orton's character. Its return has helped Orton's gimmick get more over with the WWE Universe.

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Edited by Kaushik Das