Is Randy Orton Underrated By The WWE & Wrestling Fans? | Busted Open

[@cosmicvcosmic]

Randy Orton is the perfect wrestler, height, body, charisma, mic work, moveset, diversity, presence, aura

[@datbul]

Mic work is solid (got better over the years) but probably his weakest attribute

[@ragingsavage9059]

@@datbulwas about to say that. But definitely not bad. He does everything else elite.

[@Myleslambeth]

Tattoos

[@MikeyManSavage]

I think this last year, fans and crowds have finally been giving Randy his flowers. His promos have been way more natural, and have let people in, on who the real Randy Orton is. The singing along with his theme song and all that, he feels like more of a star than ever.

[@md-uv8en]

To be 20 years at the top of the card and not even changing much about his character is a testament to how good he is. He understands that less is more.

[@briandawkins6174]

Nah he's changed a lot every era he just understands he's a flexible character that has longevity to the crowd

[@MrFoxxx47]

It's also why people got tired of him always being on top, years ago even lol. Same thing with Cena. But those guys did make that work with success, for the most part. Then there are guys like Taker who were always trying to think of new ways to stay fresh & reinvent themselves. I personally prefer the latter.

[@Rasslin-Mark]

Randy Should Break The Record! 👊🏼🔥

[@The.Man.WithAPlan]

You mean 16 or 21 lol

[@The.Man.WithAPlan]

You mean 16 or 21.

[@aceloco817]

I wouldn't mind Randy winning this month in Berlin. I've always thought of HOW someone loses the title is made to be memorable by losing it fast. More people remember those losses then the "average" reign. For instance how Kofi lost the title compared to how Big E lost it. Everyone remembers Kofi getting squashed & I don't remember how Big E lost his. That's just me tho....

[@LeeShields11]

I genuinely think he is in every category. He's absolutely up their with the GOAT discussion

[@yungflav193]

Randy is probably one of the most praised wrestlers right now and I still feel like hes underrated

[@RubexCube1]

Can we give more flowers to the French crowd. Randy's currrent turning point had to be when the French crowd starting singing his entire theme song at the Smackdown before Backlash

[@VladSokolov-i5z]

The one good thing that came away from that annoying and disrespectful crowd

[@Grim19931803]

@@VladSokolov-i5zget a grip.

[@bobjimmy1539]

@@VladSokolov-i5zyou’re bugging

[@splash1116]

@@VladSokolov-i5z The French was the best crowd in the longest time ? they are way better than any shows in the US always chanting that stupid 'What' bs and they have deadest crowds majority of the time compared to global shows

[@alquimistaZ2]

I think many guys like Randy, Rey and Aj are going to be more appreciated once they retire, through their own paths they carved a place in wrestling history.

[@drerush9065]

I totally agree!!

[@TJ-zs3vx]

I wouldn't say he's underrated but moreso taken for granted.

[@Merican_Night01]

Aside from Cody Rhodes and CM Punk, I personally was excited to see Randy Orton wrestle in person back in January at the Royal Rumble! My very first wrestling PLE ever to watch in person!

[@robertcornelius3514]

Randy is in the top three of all time good looking Wrestlers.

[@cosmicvcosmic]

Randy Orton is in my top 3 all time, he is the perfect wrestler

[@Big_talks.]

Who are your other 2?

[@d_skrilla6479]

Thats why I love his pose he does its like “behold, PERFECTIONNNN”

[@Bumblebeetunes]

Gunther turning his back to Orton being an issue is a super technical nitpick, which I get from these guys, but as a casual I didn’t even notice because I was laughing at him shouting at the crowd

[@MrFoxxx47]

Idk, you'd think guys would know not to turn their back on someone nicknamed "The Viper" lol. If someone had turned their back on Stone Cold back in the day, they would've looked like a fool too because everyone & their grandma knew a Stunner was coming lol.

[@Bumblebeetunes]

@@MrFoxxx47 I was more interested in the entertainment aspect of what he was doing than the continuity of character

[@drflexenstein3537]

I dunno. He’s almost like the new Taker with his credibility, reputation, and respect from the fans and the boys. He’s your favorite wrestler’s favorite wrestler.

[@TheOuttaPocketVarietyShow]

No I'd say he's rightly rated for one key point: Star power. True stars don't get called underrated. If anything, they get called overrated because their star power gets annoying. Cena and Hogan are perfect examples. Be that as it may, it's called the wrestling BUSINESS for a reason. Hogan, Austin, Rock, Flair, Cena, Savage, Taker, Bret, Shawn, Eddie, Sting, Piper and (dare I say) Punk impacted the business in a way that Randy never did objectively speaking. We all know Randy is one of the greatest in-ring, was a natural heel and has had a great comeback recently. But he's in that tier below the aforementioned guys, which is still great company. You're talking Steamboat, Jericho, RVD, Angle (who I'd say has a better case for being the dark horse GOAT than anyone) and so on. That's nothing to sneeze at.

[@slimmike56]

This is the best take

[@therobinx20]

Randy’s legend killer gimmick inspired many including MJF a cocky young handsome guy who insults legend. And dolph has mentioned on several occasion how everyone started copying Randy in OVW during 2007 - 2009 time. Again he is definitely under since you put Punk and Savage Orton deserves a place on that table as well.

[@derrickmehok9465]

Randy Orton is the guy I always pointed at when Roman was champ and he started saying he "beat everyone." When Randy was the guy who literally because everyone and ends champion reigns.

[@angellucia1987]

Hes a mega star now and the fans are appreciating him now

[@grae1987]

He was heavily underrated 10 years ago, but the longevity of his career has put any doubters to bed. He’s earned respect and admiration.

[@TwoJeremysWoodworking]

Randy Orton was top tier towards the end of the Attitude era, he was top tier in the PG era, and he is top tier now. He is a generational talent. To me, he is top 5 all time.

[@Yosistasazz]

I was there last night and us the crowd love him and he deserve another belt run

[@Bongoinc69]

As a Bucs fan and Randy Orton truther since day dot.... What a pull.

[@harmonitime374]

Whoever says Randy is underrated just sounds crazy 2 me goat

[@mattwenz8052]

Randy has always been one of my favorites since he came in especially when voices start happening his theme song it just clicked that he is one of my favorites

[@mattwenz8052]

Burn in my life is honestly my favorite his first theme was his second voices may be his third

[@michaelvazquez7851]

Nice interview yesterday

[@maluvalentino]

Loved the Ricky Bobby reference 😂

[@lagofala]

Maybe its because Randy has always been the co-star but not the marquee and was happy to be in that spot. He's kinda like Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

[@elliscaicedo9045]

In my humble opinion in this times the people like jobbers like a ludwing , breakker, and whatever random from indies companies etc , and people such a randy , Sheamus, lesnar etc they are underrated for this generation fans

[@AceBeatz23]

Randy is on my top 5. I have no idea why fans wouldn’t mention him.

[@Cratossama]

The problem is wwe keeps tryna stretch storylines so they’ll make it to the important PLEs they know Randy vs Cody is the best possible match but they wanna stretch it creating filler. So they make him job to Gunther instead

[@kodokumusic7602]

He always did what he was told to do , everything he said in live television was a script given to him by someone , but now that he started going out of the script people start to realise how good he is . And btw his heels promo were one of the best ever , he just never figured out how to talk as a face , but now he started to getting it . And when it comes to his ring psychology he always got it aince the start

[@ChristopherSmith-nw7os]

Where can UK viewers of this video watch / listen to the whole Busted Open show!? I've checked podcast apps.. Not really sure where I can get to see the whole show?? ❓❔❓❔

[@chefm.a.c8710]

my mount rushmore is Rick Flair;Randy Orton,Bray Wyatt,Eddy Guerrero

[@burnz0021]

Great Ratt shirt! Killer album!

[@gregthegroove]

This is a perfect identity for when he turns heel on Cody because of this whole Kevin Owen’s/Offering Roman a rematch without thinking a wink about him. It’s set up perfectly, we take him for granted and then strikes with an RKO. It’s gonna happen to Cody. Question is when?

[@rcomp99]

Randy is now the Undertaker in the sense that he is the locker general, and all he wants to do is elevate talent.

[@JL10196]

He has greatest theme songs that made him look like a star.

[@mariopadilla1445]

I don’t see how he’s underrated or under appreciated. Bro is The Legend Killer. 14 Time World Champion and most appearances at PPV’s. Bro is top tier and the company knows it

[@SteveC23]

kudos to dolph for the RATT shirt

[@mfinite689]

I'm glad WWE is doing international PLEs because at this stage in his career any arena that isn't singing along with his song they need to stop going to that town for awhile. US crowds are just so used to the superstars being around so often that they don't show appreciation like the international crowds that don't get to see them as often do.

[@iriamrivera2018]

💯 he is underrated.

[@shanebrandy6074]

Randy Orton should be in The G.O.A.T conversations BAR NONE

[@adamsjohnathan57]

I think Gunther is lowkey right and im a orton fan. Cena who has one more title reign isn't a 3rd generation, he had to earn his spot it wasn't given, he wasn't put under flair and h so tbh. I think if orton wins this will be his best reign because of how long its been and what he had to go through

[@petermulenga4252]

The reaction to Randy Orton in Saudi Arabia I think shows fan appreciation

[@MatthewPhilmon]

WWE messed up terribly letting Nic get away....He really understands the psychology of professional wrestling

[@Richardkura]

Don’t forget about Edge aka Adam Copeland 11 time WWE champion

[@clachapelle]

Yes Randy is Underrated. Dolph is 1 of the most underrated Pro Wrestlers ever, & I really miss him being in the WWE!!!!!

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

Honestly, if you've been a lifelong fan and Randy isn't on your Mount Rushmore, I would question your wrestling IQ. Don't get me wrong, everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and different opinions are great, but I'm entitled to my opinion that they are dumb.

[@InnocentFurryCat-we6yz]

Gunther vs Randy is going to be a awesome match 😃

[@nlvassassin]

Randy is top 5 period 1:01

[@Daniel-ml6tl]

Randy needs to break the record he was part of evolution he can go back to that and and also remind everyone he's still the future and he's still here

[@goonerzel8531]

I know Randy doesn't need the title at this stage of his career, but since he's closer to the 17th title when will he win another title if he's only role now is to put new wrestlers over? Because as he gets older, that "he doesn't need a title at this stage of his career" will get bigger. If let say he has 5 more years, is he not going to win it ever again or just once in 5 years? specially with the current format of having champions goes for long reigns for the sake of long term stories. I would hope he win it next week and lose it in bad blood, it won't harm Gunther and it could be a start of a build up fued with Cena, when they both chase the 17th title.

[@karthikkamaraj1606]

Randy is the GOAT for me. Probably that’s my bias towards him but I think people would start putting him in the Mt Rushmore category after its all said and done.

[@kareemjoseph8853]

Creatively they shud be bumping Randy closer to Flairs number

[@kareemjoseph8853]

He deserves it he's practically perfect in the ring

[@juniordeese5628]

He deserves the belt and break the record

[@darklinkx8]

Underrated really

[@MikeBrown-mp2fg]

Orton needs to win the title and drop it right away so he can billed the story to wrestlemainia and it can be his 16th title at mania

[@jessebunnell6442]

Randy should be the guy to pass Ric Flair! Randy was mentored by Ric Flair so he is perfect. I think losing him for 18 months made us realize how much we love him.

[@allmightylowercasejay1138]

I've said this a million times and i'll say it a million more Randy Orton is the closes person i've ever seen to Barry Windham in that Ring.

[@jerrodadams8833]

Do you think there is a way that Vinci will help randy win at Berlin?

[@Isswoodslive]

Randy Orton, Kurt Angle and AJ Styles are my 3 Randy gives you the ideal pro wrestler/sports entertainer Kurt can give you the amateur wrestling and bring some legitimacy AJ Styles is the greatest product of the indies and might be the greatest in ring worker of all time

[@MarioSanchez-cp9zz]

Randy is my top 4

[@jamesreding6336]

Randy's promos were never over the top is probably why people don't mention him in top 10

[@DIBA-l7b]

I don't he's underrated coz every single wrestling fan knows and acknowledges that Randy is ONE OF the greatest wrestlers of all time and he is THEE Greatest Heel of ALL TIME

[@SessionWill]

because its already a given that hes one of the greats doesnt need to be said

[@UdayamanSinghKarki]

Just imagine flair with randy chasing 16 world title

[@nlvassassin]

1:59 I do

[@splash8429]

I don't think he is underrated. His work and his ability always is recognized, underrated imo would be if someone simply doesn't get credit for what they do, but randy does. I think problem with randy has always been not being the advertised guy. No matter what was randu doing at any point, majority of his career there was always a bigger story going that he wasn't part of. It happens even now. Only difference is for the longest he has been a constant reliable guy that sometimes he would go under the rug especially 2010s, I think other than Authority stuffs in 2013-2015 he never really had a proper run where he was in the biggest story. His booking in 2020s been much imo and it helps cuz people now see how long he has been there for and it's just settling onto everyone. I think the 18 months hiatus also helped fans to finally think about how good for how long he has been. I don't think the guy ever been out for more than a year

[@_JC_21]

Does anyone think Dave looks like Roz from Monsters Inc?

[@daytonflyerr7608]

ive felt that aura that dolph is talking about that. HOT AND FUN is the right edge to explain that. just loud crowds aint nothing. the midwest and southern crowds get louder imo florida is always hot and then some of the midwest spots like Chicago (cm punk and others) any Ohio city (al snow, ovw, alexa bliss, logan paul, etc) is always ready for wwe or ANY type of wrestling. watch the raw july 15th it was in dayton ohio they havent been there in 10 years. they said it! it was 10k plus in that small arena packed. then watch Smackdown before this past Summerslam and then watch Summerslam. The crowds on those 3 nights were equally as good with Summerslam in Cleveland being the best. Friday Night Smackdown was also good but not full house. Rocket Mortage Center was halfway draped off so not full house but most probably went to summerslam instead or both or a pick me. ohio made wwe a lot of money in july i'll just say that. august too but just the first week. i enjoyed summerslam and smackdown i went to both i mean how good is it you pull up and drew mcyntre is doing promos in the park and you can hear him at the light before youre parking. i enjoyed it.

[@coryhenry1291]

Agreed sir

[@MrFoxxx47]

Orton is/was very good & had many good matches, but honestly how many truly "great" matches has the guy ever had? Or even legendary feuds (Cena, maybe?)? Memorable promos ? Randy is one of those guys who's at the top of the very good list & pretty low on the greatest list, imo.

[@shawntyler863]

They are wasting Orton here. We all know there not taking the belt off Gunther yet. So this is just a waste for Randy. He should be the champ. He's got the body looks mic skill, moves... compare that to Gunther. Orton should be holding the title and Orton is best as a heel.

[@stevecrawford5619]

I dare say that only the Undertaker has or had a longer run as a semi/main eventer in the WWE. It's Taker and then Orton, he is a top 5 all time easily!!!

[@barracuda316]

prediction: - Randy gets a 16th title win, but loses it to someone. - Sometime in 2025: Cena vs Orton for a championship Or Triple threat Cena vs Orton vs Whoever is champ

[@dominicwebb7415]

No. He's one of the all-time greats, and everyone except people that hate WWE agree on that.

[@gque3149]

Every wrestler is underrated right now smh...everyone cant hold the belt...i would have to say Seth is the complete package right now PERIOD

[@DimeBagDan]

Is Dolph making a WWE return ?

[@rickymurray]

Randy is amazing, however, he is just below the top top guys, similar to how HHH was, matched up against the best but not quite at over at the likes of Austin, Rock, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels etc

[@MarcYanruw]

He made Ludwig look like a little kid by standing next to him

[@rickkoch8316]

Legend

[@The.Man.WithAPlan]

He said he was retiring at 50 he is 44. He might goto 51.

[@Thekowaikaiju]

What a dumb question, the guy is an icon.

[@DeathStar0420]

Randy Orton is a GOAT. 🐍

[@MrBgood84]

Yes.... 1000% I think hes one of the goats man. Top 5 for sure. Top 3 in my book

[@Ofwolfandman89]

They are missing a step by not capitalising on Randy Orton and making him world champion. It's become so predictable to see championships go to the up and comer. Randy holding the title on raw could set up a great story between him and Cody

[@MrFoxxx47]

Is homie really wearing a Ratt t-shirt or am I trippin? Lol

[@hervehightower2364]

i believe if any can beat gunter is randy orton he's should be underrated his is one of best i have ever seen there only few that are good and great.

[@Iceman-xe7jo]

Underrated, under appreciated, 14x world champion. 😂

[@SkidMark5150]

It's the lack of promo

[@baffourappiah3853]

WHAT???? Randy is top tier promo!! He does it so naturally you take for granted.

[@prayerindeed8502]

Dolph Ziggler was a better name lol" 😂

[@jetman80pops]

No he's not underrated at all but I'll tell you who is The Miz

[@dustingreen162]

Zig is pretty much Randy Orton good

[@trustory83]

Cena should of NEVER tied flair IF there's one it's Orton !

[@davidfeldman354]

All I gotta say is watch Cody's wwe podcast with randy orton

[@VladSokolov-i5z]

Gunther is boring and sucks Cesaro > Gunther Give Randy the title.

[@dougschadel8094]

But WWE needs to strike while the iron is hot. Randy has been hurt many times. If he's healthy and wrestling he needs to win the title sooner rather than later. Can't risk him getting hurt again

[@JaylonTruelove-rz8jc]

Randy Orton should be facing Gunther just not right now for the title

[@kareemjoseph8853]

I think Randy shud win then lose it back to Gunther at the following ple

[@reeseatkinson5796]

Why does Dave look like a 70 yr old lesbian. That is Rachel Maddow at 70 😂 love ya Dave