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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 08: World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton during the WWE Smackdown Live Tour at Westridge Park Tennis Stadium on July 08, 2011 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 08: World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton during the WWE Smackdown Live Tour at Westridge Park Tennis Stadium on July 08, 2011 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
Randy Orton is one of the most menacing and ruthless WWE Superstars of all time. His wrestling abilities and sadistic nature were one of the most gruesome things in WWE at one point in time. Orton’s heel work was out of this world. He often received praise for being one of the best heels in the company. Orton’s transition from The Legend Killer to the viper saw him turn into a sadistic freak who took pleasure in providing pain to his opponents. He would often cross the limits and attack the father of his opponents and their wives, just to get inside their heads. Although it was kayfabe, it is still regarded as one of the best heel works.
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However, there was a moment back in 2007, when Randy Orton registered himself as a freak who is not supposed to be messed with. During a segment with John Cena in 2007, Orton would break all barriers and limits, and punt John Cena‘s father.
Cena’s father was present in the arena, and Orton would use that to his advantage, and punt Cena’s father. However, it was not the only time when Orton punted John Cena’s father. However, it holds a special place, since it was the first time. And many fans even believed that the kick to Cena’s father was real and legit.

This moment itself registered Orton as one of the greatest heels. As the old video started doing rounds on the internet, WWE fans started recollecting the old days, and enjoyed moments, as Randy Orton is currently absent from the company.
WWE Fans react as old video of Randy Orton goes viral on Twitter
Randy Orton’s heel work is known for his extremely sadistic nature. Orton is known for pouncing ruthless nature of violence on his opponents and destroying them. However, him getting personal with his opponents and attacking their family members can be termed as a tradition for Randy Orton.
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He has often taken the personal route, and played mind games with his rivals. And, this moment is also a very special one. WWE Fans started reacting to it and stated how great of a heel worker Orton was.
That time Randy Orton punted John Cena's dad in the head 😳 pic.twitter.com/IbqwDCj650
— Wrestling Pics & Clips (@WrestleClips) January 14, 2023
The fact that he beat Cena’s dad more than once like bro stop 😭
— Ameera (@AmePar02) January 14, 2023
That cemented Randy Orton as one of the greatest heels of all time IMO! A lot of people believe him punting Vince was, but this is what truly got Orton to elevate in the Main Event scene
— Alishan Lalani (@DOOtherighthing) January 14, 2023
Nothing Randy could do will ever absolve him of the sins he committed on this Earth 😂
— Cast Iron Tarkus (@___Proxxy) January 14, 2023
08-09 randy Orton is probably the biggest heel of all time. Good lord he was ruthless
— Seahawkfan1108 (@Seahawkfan118) January 14, 2023
i remember watching this episode thinking orton really went crazy
— 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖐 𝖆𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖑 𝖘𝖔𝖗𝖆𝖘 𝖌𝖍𝖔𝖘𝖙 (@sorasghost) January 14, 2023
Woah, That kick looked like it actually connected!
— Wrestling Gimmicks (@WrestlingGimics) January 14, 2023
Genuinely believe this emoji 😈 was made to describe this version of randy orton
— Jemmy Stono (@ABDiArronM) January 14, 2023
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dag, that was cold
— Brandon Mitchell (@Brandon26743256) January 14, 2023
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However, fans are currently missing Randy Orton. Orton is currently out of WWE with a back injury, and it is unsure of when he finally returns. However, with Royal Rumble just around the corner, WWE fans are expecting Orton to show up at the event.
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