Randy Orton's top 5 vicious attacks

Randy Orton is one of the most prominent superstars in WWE history. He is a 13-time world champion and has various other accolades to his name. However, one feature among his resume that stands out is his actions. Randy Orton is a sadistic heel. He loves to hurt his opponents as much as he likes to win his matches. In his illustrious 16 year career, the viper has put many superstars on shelves.

Up until WWE banned his punt kicks, Randy Orton constantly attacked his opponents vigorously. After a few years of dormancy, the psychotic side of the viper is back. A few weeks ago, the apex predator viciously attacked the charismatic enigma, Jeff Hardy. Now he set his eye on The perfect 10 Tye Dillinger.

However, there are some moments in his career that overshadows most of his heelish actions. In this list, we are taking a look at 5 of those moments.

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#5 Punting John Cena's dad

Involving your opponent's family in your feud makes it more personal. Currently, the AJ Styles - Samoa Joe feud is on fire due to the involvement of Styles' family. WWE went as far as having Joe trespass into the phenomenal one's property.

Randy Orton is one guy who is no stranger to this mechanism. During a feud with his arch-rival John Cena, Orton attacked John Cena Sr.

On a 2007 episode of RAW, John Cena and King Booker were having a regular match on RAW. When Cena as in control, Orton attacked the champ to cause a Disqualification. Both Booker and Orton attacked Cena. Initially, Orton planned to punt Cena. However, he stopped in his run-up - prompting Jim Ross to say -"Maybe Orton got a conscience". But Ross could not be more wrong. Orton pulled Cena's dad from the crowd and punted him to oblivion - sending a shock to both Cena and the WWE universe.

#4 The Pyromaster

Between 2007 and 2009, Randy Orton and John Cena had various bouts under various stipulations against each other. They even faced each other in an I quit match as well as a Hell in a Cell match. However, at Bragging Rights 2009, Orton decided to escalate the punishments he inflicted on Cena.

During a 60 minutes Ironman match, Orton placed Cena on the ramp in the pyro area and triggered them. Even though Cena escaped the pyro blast, this attempt was barbaric.

#3 The painful Nine

In the September 25th episode of Smackdown live, Orton randomly attacked Tye Dillinger during the latter's non-title match against the United States champion Shinsuke Nakamura. SmackDown Live general manager Paige made the match between Orton and Dillinger for the next week.

However, both of the superstars started brawling before the match, with Orton gaining the upper hand. Orton then inserted Tye's index finder inside the apron ring and snapped it (at least in kayfabe).

#2 The hell in a cell match

During his feud with Jeff Hardy, Orton tortured the charismatic enigma by pulling his ears vigorously. However, this was further escalated during their hell in a cell match when Orton inserted a screwdriver into Hardy's earlobe and twisted it mercilessly. The whole crowd booed Orton into oblivion.

Orton also repeatedly flogged Hardy with belt and chair, making the match even more brutal than what it already was. Orton was at his psychotic best at Hell in a Cell 2018.

#1 Hunting the McMahons

In early 2009s, Randy Orton entered into a feud with Triple H and the McMahons. This feud showcased Orton's best side in WWE. Orton was a psychotic heel who did not care about anyone but himself. With the help of his stablemates, Ted Dibiase Jr. and Cody Rhodes, Orton laid waste to the McMahons.

Orton severely punted both Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon, causing them to carried back on stretchers. He even went as far as RKOing Stephanie McMahon. In short, he made life hell for the McMahons, causing Triple H to snap.