Crossbody of Work Episode 169: Randy Orton Part One – Legend Killer

Welcome to Crossbody of Work, a show where we break down a wrestler’s career through five of their biggest matches.

Randy Orton is one of WWE’s greatest wrestlers and this week we look at his origins. We’re talking Evolution, Legend Killer, and the beginning of his decade-long feud with John Cena. We’ve also got matches against Rey Mysterio, Rob Van Dam, Undertaker, and more. On top of all these matches, Evan & Javier also talk about: 

• Match speed
• Breaking The Streak
• Zion Williamson
• Worst WWE Title Reigns

And a lot more.

Listen to the podcast here, and check out the links to the matches below.

Match One:

Randy Orton vs Rob Van Dam (c) – WWE Intercontinental Championship – Armageddon 2003

Match Two:

Randy Orton vs Chris Benoit (c) – WWE World Heavyweight Championship – Summerslam 2004
Link to the match here.

Match Three:

Randy Orton vs The Undertaker – Wrestlemania 21
Link to the match here.

Promo: Randy Orton Tells Rey Mysterio Where Eddie Guerrero Is

Match Four:

Randy Orton vs Rey Mysterio (c) – WWE World Heavyweight Championship – SmackDown, April 7, 2006
Link to the match here.

Match Five:

Randy Orton vs John Cena (c)  – WWE Championship – Summerslam 2007
Link to the match here.

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