RKO 101 - YouTube and Vipers
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:39 pm
Vivint Smart Home Arena. Salt Lake City, Utah.
The backstage area was abuzz with action as EBWF staff scuttled back and forth getting everything set up for the last Warfare before the PPV. Randy was already in the building, heading towards the weight room in the arena. He heard the familiar sound of Renee's voice behind him.
Renee Young: Hi Randy Orton, do you have a minute to talk?
Randy turned and glanced over his shoulder, seeing Renee in a blue dress, flanked by Drew, EBWF's resident senior cameraman. He turned fully, wearing his black EBWF official RKO shirt with a viper skull on it. Randy eyed the red light on the camera that was on. The camera was already activated, so it appeared he had no choice in the matter.
Randy Orton: I suppose I can give you a few.
Renee Young: Randy, I was hoping to get your thoughts on your match tonight against Dalton Castle. As you know, you're in the main event tonight in a quarter finals matchup of the King of the Ring tournament. If you win, you will move forward and have a chance at capturing your third King of the Ring title.
Randy folded his hands, an anticipatory grin flashed across his features.
Randy Orton: Yeah, I'm in the main event against Dalton Castle. This is finally the proof I need.
Renee arched an eyebrow at her interviewee.
Renee Young: Proof for... what, exactly?
Randy Orton: I've had my suspicions that this company has been run by Wes Ikeda's children for years now. The fact that I have to share a main event spot with a skinny Jack Black is evidence enough for me.
Renee Young: You've got to be paying attention to his accomplishments of late. He seems to be quite popular on social media.
Randy Orton: Yeah, maybe. I don't know. Renee, I hate Twitter. I use it once every three months to let people know how much I love my family, and then I close it and won't look at it again for another three months. So, forgive me if the metrics I use to judge a man's worth aren't on how fun his Twitter account is.
Renee Young: Well, if you're not into that, how about the fact that Dalton Castle has defeated Damien Sandow and CM Punk to get this far in the tournament, two ex champions in their own right.
Randy Orton: I'm sorry, Renee. I'm sorry that I didn't give Dalton Castle credit for beating Damien Sandow, a guy who wears sunglasses indoors. And I'm also sorry that I didn't fawn all over him for beating EBWF's most expensive disappointment, CM Punk. And what am I, Renee? Have you looked at my roster page on EBWF.com? I'm one of the most decorated superstars this company has ever seen. In fact, I've been King of the Ring two times straight - something no person on this earth can claim. Has Dalton Castle got some wrestling chops? Sure. Is there a universe that Randy Orton loses to Dalton Castle? Not in your life, and certainly not in mine.
Renee Young: Randy, if you do prove to be correct and defeat Dalton Castle tonight, you will face the Miz or Roman Reigns in the next round of the tournament. Is there a particular opponent that you would like to face?
Randy scratched his chin, pondering that question.
Randy Orton: Dealer's choice, I suppose. The one thing that keeps Roman Reigns winning matches is his ability to move around quickly for his size, but let's face it Renee. That's MY wheelhouse. I'm bigger, I'm quicker, I'm more agile than he will ever be. As far as the Miz goes, the Miz has established a great career in the EBWF with his mouth. I'll give him one thing - he's probably got an advantage over me in that regard, but I can beat the Miz in a wrestling match. I have beat the Miz. I will beat the Miz. Let's not get ahead of ourself though, let's talk about Dalton Castle, a guy who's mustache made Cody Rhodes' look like a masterpiece.
Renee Young: Well, Dalton has said that he's prepared for this match with you, and his experience in the independent circuit will be his key to defeating you tonight.
Randy chuckled, rolling his eyes.
Randy Orton: I'd be a millionaire if I had a dollar every time I heard some internet darling that I beat say that his experience on the independent scene is why he's better than me. As a matter of fact, I am a millionaire. I could line the floors of my MASSIVE house with the bodies of every guy I've destroyed who said he was better than me because he cut his teeth in bingo halls and high school gymnasiums. Look at me, Renee.
Randy smirked as he outstretched his tattooed arms, and did a slow 360 degree turn. He leaned in towards the mic again.
Randy Orton: I am what happens when science creates the perfect genetic pro-wrestler. Dalton Castle is what happens when a amateur porn career ends early. I live pro-wrestling every day of my life, Renee. My workout routine would kill most of the guys like Dalton Castle. So, his time on the indies means less than nothing to me. His accomplishments in buildings that couldn't fit my bedroom furniture mean nothing to me. The fact that I didn't have to wrestle in filthy wrestling rings, risking hepatitis for for a $50 payday isn't a drawback. It's an advantage. It doesn't take away from the fact that I have beaten the absolute best this business has to offer, and I've been doing it for over a decade. I started at the top, and I will stay at the top until I hang up my boots. And as far as this notion is concerned that Dalton Castle is prepared for me? Prepared for the RKO?
Randy exhaled and shook his head.
Randy Orton: Well, I guess I have to give Dalton some modicum of acknowledgement for having at least a somewhat original argument, even if it is a pretty weak one. The standard promo against Randy Orton is the following.
Randy counted along with his fingers, looking into the camera.
Randy Orton: I'm boring. I never wrestled in the indies. Some clever remark about vipers, or snakes in general.
Randy shrugged turning towards Renee.
Randy Orton: So close, Dalton. You had 2 out of 3. If you would have called me boring, I would have had the trifecta. Ah, well. Renee, I'm not terribly worried about Dalton Castle being the one guy in the EBWF to crack the code. He might have been in the ring with a bunch of guys who tried a cutter before, but he hasn't ever been in the ring with Randy Orton. He might have seen every move in my arsenal at one point or another in his insignificant "indie" career, but he's never been in the ring with Randy Orton. There is only one Randy Orton, and there's no way to prepare for me. You need proof? Have a look at my resume, Renee. It speaks for itself. If Dalton Castle wants to boil my career down to a nickname and a couple of YouTube videos, he can be my guest. But being in the ring with me is a whole. Different. Ballgame.
He narrowed his eyes, an icy expression on his features.
Randy Orton: Dalton Castle may see the RKO coming, but there's not a damn thing he's going to be able to do to stop it. When I grab him by the head and drive that pencil mustache six inches into the canvas, he will find out first hand that I am a LOT more than a couple quirky talking points. Tonight, I will end Dalton Castle's King of the Ring tournament aspirations. And when the referee raises my hand, I will step over Dalton Castle's corpse and move one step closer to achieving a title that no one else on this planet can boast.
He grinned maliciously.
Randy Orton: Three. Time. King.
Randy pushed the mic out of his way and walked off. Renee looked at the camera and shrugged.
Renee Young: Randy Orton, ladies and gentlemen. EBWF Warfare will be live in just under an hour! Stay tuned!
The backstage area was abuzz with action as EBWF staff scuttled back and forth getting everything set up for the last Warfare before the PPV. Randy was already in the building, heading towards the weight room in the arena. He heard the familiar sound of Renee's voice behind him.
Renee Young: Hi Randy Orton, do you have a minute to talk?
Randy turned and glanced over his shoulder, seeing Renee in a blue dress, flanked by Drew, EBWF's resident senior cameraman. He turned fully, wearing his black EBWF official RKO shirt with a viper skull on it. Randy eyed the red light on the camera that was on. The camera was already activated, so it appeared he had no choice in the matter.
Randy Orton: I suppose I can give you a few.
Renee Young: Randy, I was hoping to get your thoughts on your match tonight against Dalton Castle. As you know, you're in the main event tonight in a quarter finals matchup of the King of the Ring tournament. If you win, you will move forward and have a chance at capturing your third King of the Ring title.
Randy folded his hands, an anticipatory grin flashed across his features.
Randy Orton: Yeah, I'm in the main event against Dalton Castle. This is finally the proof I need.
Renee arched an eyebrow at her interviewee.
Renee Young: Proof for... what, exactly?
Randy Orton: I've had my suspicions that this company has been run by Wes Ikeda's children for years now. The fact that I have to share a main event spot with a skinny Jack Black is evidence enough for me.
Renee Young: You've got to be paying attention to his accomplishments of late. He seems to be quite popular on social media.
Randy Orton: Yeah, maybe. I don't know. Renee, I hate Twitter. I use it once every three months to let people know how much I love my family, and then I close it and won't look at it again for another three months. So, forgive me if the metrics I use to judge a man's worth aren't on how fun his Twitter account is.
Renee Young: Well, if you're not into that, how about the fact that Dalton Castle has defeated Damien Sandow and CM Punk to get this far in the tournament, two ex champions in their own right.
Randy Orton: I'm sorry, Renee. I'm sorry that I didn't give Dalton Castle credit for beating Damien Sandow, a guy who wears sunglasses indoors. And I'm also sorry that I didn't fawn all over him for beating EBWF's most expensive disappointment, CM Punk. And what am I, Renee? Have you looked at my roster page on EBWF.com? I'm one of the most decorated superstars this company has ever seen. In fact, I've been King of the Ring two times straight - something no person on this earth can claim. Has Dalton Castle got some wrestling chops? Sure. Is there a universe that Randy Orton loses to Dalton Castle? Not in your life, and certainly not in mine.
Renee Young: Randy, if you do prove to be correct and defeat Dalton Castle tonight, you will face the Miz or Roman Reigns in the next round of the tournament. Is there a particular opponent that you would like to face?
Randy scratched his chin, pondering that question.
Randy Orton: Dealer's choice, I suppose. The one thing that keeps Roman Reigns winning matches is his ability to move around quickly for his size, but let's face it Renee. That's MY wheelhouse. I'm bigger, I'm quicker, I'm more agile than he will ever be. As far as the Miz goes, the Miz has established a great career in the EBWF with his mouth. I'll give him one thing - he's probably got an advantage over me in that regard, but I can beat the Miz in a wrestling match. I have beat the Miz. I will beat the Miz. Let's not get ahead of ourself though, let's talk about Dalton Castle, a guy who's mustache made Cody Rhodes' look like a masterpiece.
Renee Young: Well, Dalton has said that he's prepared for this match with you, and his experience in the independent circuit will be his key to defeating you tonight.
Randy chuckled, rolling his eyes.
Randy Orton: I'd be a millionaire if I had a dollar every time I heard some internet darling that I beat say that his experience on the independent scene is why he's better than me. As a matter of fact, I am a millionaire. I could line the floors of my MASSIVE house with the bodies of every guy I've destroyed who said he was better than me because he cut his teeth in bingo halls and high school gymnasiums. Look at me, Renee.
Randy smirked as he outstretched his tattooed arms, and did a slow 360 degree turn. He leaned in towards the mic again.
Randy Orton: I am what happens when science creates the perfect genetic pro-wrestler. Dalton Castle is what happens when a amateur porn career ends early. I live pro-wrestling every day of my life, Renee. My workout routine would kill most of the guys like Dalton Castle. So, his time on the indies means less than nothing to me. His accomplishments in buildings that couldn't fit my bedroom furniture mean nothing to me. The fact that I didn't have to wrestle in filthy wrestling rings, risking hepatitis for for a $50 payday isn't a drawback. It's an advantage. It doesn't take away from the fact that I have beaten the absolute best this business has to offer, and I've been doing it for over a decade. I started at the top, and I will stay at the top until I hang up my boots. And as far as this notion is concerned that Dalton Castle is prepared for me? Prepared for the RKO?
Randy exhaled and shook his head.
Randy Orton: Well, I guess I have to give Dalton some modicum of acknowledgement for having at least a somewhat original argument, even if it is a pretty weak one. The standard promo against Randy Orton is the following.
Randy counted along with his fingers, looking into the camera.
Randy Orton: I'm boring. I never wrestled in the indies. Some clever remark about vipers, or snakes in general.
Randy shrugged turning towards Renee.
Randy Orton: So close, Dalton. You had 2 out of 3. If you would have called me boring, I would have had the trifecta. Ah, well. Renee, I'm not terribly worried about Dalton Castle being the one guy in the EBWF to crack the code. He might have been in the ring with a bunch of guys who tried a cutter before, but he hasn't ever been in the ring with Randy Orton. He might have seen every move in my arsenal at one point or another in his insignificant "indie" career, but he's never been in the ring with Randy Orton. There is only one Randy Orton, and there's no way to prepare for me. You need proof? Have a look at my resume, Renee. It speaks for itself. If Dalton Castle wants to boil my career down to a nickname and a couple of YouTube videos, he can be my guest. But being in the ring with me is a whole. Different. Ballgame.
He narrowed his eyes, an icy expression on his features.
Randy Orton: Dalton Castle may see the RKO coming, but there's not a damn thing he's going to be able to do to stop it. When I grab him by the head and drive that pencil mustache six inches into the canvas, he will find out first hand that I am a LOT more than a couple quirky talking points. Tonight, I will end Dalton Castle's King of the Ring tournament aspirations. And when the referee raises my hand, I will step over Dalton Castle's corpse and move one step closer to achieving a title that no one else on this planet can boast.
He grinned maliciously.
Randy Orton: Three. Time. King.
Randy pushed the mic out of his way and walked off. Renee looked at the camera and shrugged.
Renee Young: Randy Orton, ladies and gentlemen. EBWF Warfare will be live in just under an hour! Stay tuned!