Randy Orton’s Real Life Rival Accused of Scamming Students at Wrestling School

Published January 31, 2022, 12:00 PM EST

Ken Anderson, aka Mr. Kennedy, is believed to have quit WWE because of Randy Orton. Since then, he moved on to working with TNA, and opened his own wrestling school.

However, recently, Reddit users (who are also students at Mr. Kennedy’s school) have spoken out about his business and the possibility of Anderson scamming them.

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His wrestling school, The Academy: School of Professional Wrestling, has been closed since the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, while gyms and other fitness institutions have finally resumed, Ken Anderson’s wrestling school remains closed.

Additionally, the website has been deactivated as well. Some revealed there has been minimal to zero communication from Mr. Kennedy’s end. While the school and Ken Anderson constantly promise to deliver, they constantly let the students down.

So far, some students have lost complete hope in the school re-opening or the school issuing refunds. On the other hand, a handful remain optimistic about their future with The Academy: School of Professional Wrestling.

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Randy Orton had a role to play in WWE firing Ken Anderson, aka Mr. Kennedy

The Viper and Mr. Kennedy were a part of a 10-man tag team match. This was the first match Anderson was a part of after returning from a dislocated shoulder injury. During this match, Anderson botched a move that could have easily injured Orton.

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This angered The Viper, and he lashed out at Ken Anderson in front of others such as Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon. He went on a heated rant about how Anderson should be careful and be better in the ring.

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Now, potentially this could have had an effect on WWE deciding to fire Mr. Kennedy. It’s possible WWE decided to side with their top talent and Mr. Kennedy was released.

Following that release, Orton and Anderson went back and forth with their real-life feud. Both of them had their points and would lash out at the other during interviews or on social media.

Over the years, Orton and Anderson have resolved their issues. They may not be the best of friends, but Ken Anderson doesn’t hold a grudge against Randy Orton.

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Shuvangi is a senior WWE and AEW author at EssentiallySports. She has over 1000 published WWE articles and also has experience in content operations with Forbes. Having completed her undergraduation from Royal Holloway, University of London, Shuvangi is closely aligned to the fitness industry, having amateur skills levels in tennis and basketball while rowing at a regatta level.

Randy Orton’s Real Life Rival Accused of Scamming Students at Wrestling School

Randy Orton had a role to play in WWE firing Ken Anderson, aka Mr. Kennedy

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