WWE SummerSlam: Top 5 Randy Orton matches from the PPV

Randy Orton is set to face Kofi Kingston at SummerSlam 2019
Randy Orton is set to face Kofi Kingston at SummerSlam 2019

#3 Youngest World Champion of all-time - SummerSlam 2004

Randy Orton shocked the entire WWE Universe by defeating Chris Benoit for the title
Randy Orton shocked the entire WWE Universe by defeating Chris Benoit for the title

History was made in 2004 when Randy Orton became the youngest World Heavyweight Champion of all-time by defeating Chris Benoit in the main event of SummerSlam.

The two fought in a high-octane matchup which was undoubtedly the best match of the PPV. Chris Benoit had enjoyed an incredible reign, as he defeated many big names during his time as World Champion.

Both Randy Orton and Chris Benoit gave it all as they together put on a spectacle that remains fresh the memory of ardent fans of the company. Chris Benoit dominated the early proceedings of the match and the submission expert very nearly retained his title but Randy Orton managed to execute a thunderous RKO on Benoit to leave the arena as the new World Heavyweight Championship.

The Viper defeated Chris Benoit the following night on Raw to retain his title.

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