Randy Orton explains how his career was given a second chance | WWE on ESPN

[@devinaschenbrenner2683]

So refreshing to see an actual reporter, who's articulate and has put in thought to the questions.

[@flanagamer]

One of the best college football play-by-play announcers too - Joe Tessitore is the man! 🙌🏼

[@LordRockington83]

Joe T is low key one of the goats.

[@govnopers9317]

He was hired by WWE

[@lionelt7882]

@@flanagamerboxing too

[@tonymaurice4157]

Back surgery doesn't work

[@kevinmeeks5169]

I like the guy asking questions. He has a good, clear voice.

[@whatsyouropinion5092]

Joe Tessatore boxing hof

[@kousikrakshit1295]

Same applies for randy too.

[@weho_brian]

dude is like an old school 90s sports interviewer. Sounds like Bob Costas

[@gregharper6382]

Yeah I like him a lot I usually hate when wrestlers come to espn because the way they speak to the wrestlers always feels a little off or forced like they’re putting on a front because they clearly don’t watch but this one felt like the guy was actually interested in the convo not just putting on a show because wrestlers are here!

[@rm22.02]

Soothing voice and genuinely knew his backstory on the product before he asked the questions. Awesome

[@SaintChauvin69]

Credit to ESPN for hiring an actual knowledgeable and respectful pro wrestling fan in Joe Tessitore. Finding an excellent interviewer who also knows and loves wrestling is NOT easy or common.

[@anthonyreedjrmusic]

I’m trying to become that

[@tman2741]

Joe has been covering almost every sport ESPN covers since he’s been there. Very knowledgeable in multiple sports not just one specific!

[@jesuscortez321]

He just got hired by WWE

[@jpcarl]

This interviewer is great. He seems like he knows the business or he studied really well. Questions and feedback were insightful. He was enthusiastic and respectful to the business. Have this guy interview more wrestlers please!

[@flanagamer]

It’s Joe Tessitore - he’s always top notch! Great college football announcer as well

[@ritardstrength5169]

Good news! He’s gonna interview wrestlers all the time now

[@IkechiUkazu]

Holy crap this interviewer 4:18 the fact he knew the match as well as Randy did is huge. Good job ESPN

[@charlielong8941]

he's Joe Tessatore the man used to be the head announcer for Monday Night Football on ESPN couple years ago. He also call the 2 - 3 best college football game of the day on ESPN as well. He has a very impressive resume and he also calls huge boxing fights. For him to have this kind of knowledge in pro wrestling is crazy.

[@chancecherry6055]

@@charlielong8941 not too crazy considering hes a fan

[@TanakaSigauke]

Who wants to see him get to 17 world titles?

[@shazebahmed0704]

Me for sure

[@churchjones1758]

He's the only one that should.

[@JB825_]

He deserves it, I'll be fine with Cena doing it too but he's on his way out and can't seem to win a match.

[@SawyerCombat]

Yes 💯!!!!

[@makai_goat215]

Me he better win dude seriously

[@Chaditude]

Love the interviewer. He seemed to have a genuine appreciation for what they’re doing

[@Powerball247]

This interviewer is fantastic wish more people were interviewed this way.

[@True_777]

This interviewer does a solid job.

[@cosmicvcosmic]

Randy Orton is in my top 3 all time

[@aj8__8]

the interviewer is really good, he's asking great questions and well informed on wrestling

[@ThanosIsWatching]

I’m 30 i been watching wrestling since i was 16. RANDY ORTON HAS COME A LONG WAY MAN. Keep going brother!

[@Naruto0s44]

I'm 35 I've been watching orton since I was 14 yrs that's back in 03/04

[@mr.perksy]

I’m 45, been watching since 1984 brother.

[@karogevorkyan6928]

👍

[@donniecastro49]

30 and watched him since I was 10 😢

[@OscarHernandez-vt3uc]

He needs to be 17x or 16x time wwe or world champion! To complete his story from legend killer to legend

[@CDnonstopp]

Yessir ❤❤❤❤

[@raul5081]

He has been a legend since the late 2000s already

[@joshhogben4827]

Randy is my modern era goat. I know many would give that to Cena, but for me as good as Cena was he left to do movies years ago now. Randy has just done so much more and when you truly go back and look over his legacy it's quite astonishing.

[@heelgill]

Orton lookin’ like his pops more and more.

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

I was thinking that as I was watching this!

[@jepoidavid1242]

Glad to see I wasn’t the only one. I was like hey that’s Cowboy Bob

[@rm22.02]

Also sounding more like Cowboy Bob the older he gets lol

[@JRashid90]

Props to the interviewer the knowledge and respect he had was awesome to see

[@TheCooK___]

Randal has done everything possible in this business

[@mtgamateurnight]

Not king of the ring or 24/7 champion.

[@coltonwilkie241]

He should be the one to beat Ric Flair's record.

[@mtgamateurnight]

Maybe after flair dies. I think flair's daughter will be a 20x champion.

[@bubbacalling]

@@mtgamateurnight does his character need those titles?

[@jeremyrosenberger8535]

Great interviewer. First thing I noticed from him was when Randy was talking about coming back and being hesitant, then realizing he’s still got it and really getting back into things, he interrupted for the first time to say that part fascinated him (it fascinated me too) and kept Randy on that.

[@Devildog1979]

I've had exact same surgery, S1,L4,L5 with titanium plates n screws, etc!!! Glad he was able to return, I was 30 years old with a broken back, then surgery, it sucked!!! 3 disintegrated disc which is past ruptured, and a 4in spinal fracture!!! Randy being able to wrestle again is a blessing!!! God Bless guys!!!

[@neogaines2418]

About a year ago I started getting back into wrestling. I remember a very young Orton, hearing him now is insane. The level of grit and how deep his voice has become is nuts, he sounds so freaking cool.

[@rm22.02]

He sounds grizzled now like a battle-hardened vet. It’s actually badass

[@AlenAlic]

Orton is the GOAT. What a legend.

[@rogershults5607]

you are my favorite WWE Superstar I watched you over 20 years you are awesome I am 63 years old and I've watched wrestling ever since I was three-year-old and I love it God bless you and your family

[@docd0071]

This was a good interview. Kudos to the interviewer asking clear and concise questions. Orton is a beast he looks better, bigger and heavier.

[@ReeseMan]

i like randy he is so grateful for his life love that glad he is doing better health wise

[@shawntyler863]

Randy's arms look so freakin amazing totally jacked !!!! I'm jealous lol. ORTON always been one of my top favorites. Hope he holds the world title again with a great run

[@madnezz1961]

best quick body slam in history.

[@thatsdavemusic]

Facts

[@AnnoyedRocket-ep6dn]

Him and Dustin Rhodes have the smoothest body slam transition.

[@rohannidhitiwari9365]

And also the best dropkick, also best ddt, best finisher too.

[@ninjanunch27]

Dustin and Cody got a nice one too

[@russenterprise6502]

If you compare Ortons run from 2009 and after that I say 2009 in WWE was his best work because of his feud with John Cena and the McMahon family, other than his run as WWE Champion

[@heelgill]

Randy Orton is one of the all time greats, man. One of WWE’s greatest investments for over 20 years. To quote “The Game” Triple H talking about Randy Orton; “The coal that has now become a diamond.”

[@anasshahid224]

Great interview, Randy Orton is the man! A true legend, been competing at the top level for over twenty year and still going strong, great to see him back from injury and competing at WM 40.

[@FABBYFLAME]

Randy deserves to break every record in wwe, being a fulltimer for two decades is insane

[@mdngaming]

This guy interviewing him is so respectful.

[@karsontreece2734]

Tess interviewing is simply amazing

[@monymiller4005]

I just love how he changed and got more "accessible" over time. Imo this is his best version.

[@InazumaStudios1]

I agree!

[@BJahoda]

I want the viper to come back man i like nice randy but i love him as a heel so much more

[@mauricedunham2358]

Can we please have Joe Tessitore and Ariel Helwani interview wrestlers. I love the way that they ask thought provoking questions to wrestlers. It's more interesting than the standard mark questioning that you get at press scrums.

[@TheBoombooman]

Randy the goat best finisher in wwe and cleanest power slam

[@Goatpooh]

Idk who the interviewer is but he’s killing it

[@teecakes]

That's "Gearless" Joe Tessitore, they should've hired him over Peter Rosenberg in WWE but ESPN nabbed him up first

[@charlielong8941]

@@teecakes agree with you 1000% Joe Tessitore just on another level. RoFlo aka Robert Flores of MLB Network really good as well. But Tessitore seem to know his history spot on seem more like a hardcore fan as well.

[@edwardtorai3545]

@@teecakesis that a Megalobox reference lol?? Is the interviewer a fan or something?

[@elcommunicant648]

GREAT Interview from the GOAT 🔥 With a Great Interviewer by the way !

[@KK-pm7ud]

The influx of college athletes is underrated in helping the vets like Orton develop and get bigger. Even look at AJ now.

[@rm22.02]

Seth and Drew too. Those guys just ascend to the main event scene and become more established vets

[@Lael-k2j]

​@@rm22.02Do you think Orton is heavier than Drew now? What do you think is the weight difference?

[@pendafen7405]

How are these younger athletes eating and training more specifically that's different?

[@KK-pm7ud]

@@pendafen7405 Go listen to interviews with the wrestlers like Randy Orton and other old timers. These new kids that come in as athletes were trained in their respective sports in the university system by experts based on science and research. That gives the old timers access to the latest knowledge and experience that they didn't have before.

[@Powerball247]

The old Randy would have RKO’d that phone.

[@ApeApe-vs1qv]

I think when all is said and done that Orton truly will be considered one of the greats, he really is the last of his generation and loyal to the sense he has never jumped ship to another company, never gone part time, never left unless it was for injury. He’s a legend.

[@delaware12pwner]

I feel so happy for him. Somebody who is in excruciating pain with my lowerback, its nice to see a success story from people who overcome it and are better than before. Automatically my favorite wrestler of all time..

[@zeref0331]

Dang, Randy at 280+ pounds and looks the best that he's ever been

[@Lael-k2j]

Do you think Orton weighs more than Drew now? What do you think is the weight difference?

[@BuhdeeProductions]

I grew up watching Randy Orton and him evolving as a person is what captivates me the most I’m glad to see him around more to grow talent as a leader

[@Cameronofdune]

Wish more interviewers showed as much respect to pro-wrestling as this guy does!! 👍

[@JeanineWilliams-t7k]

Randy's Voice Lorded I love his voice alone

[@SlyCarey]

My favourite of all time. No one knows how happy I am to see him back and healthy

[@BlueAmerican26]

Great interview.

[@deankay6680]

Who is this interviewer? He is amazing!

[@Omn1Slash]

The interviewer Joe Tessitore did an amazing job here. Definitely knowledgeable and genuine!

[@11sdownie]

The interviewer is great. Feel like he understands the business.

[@jurgenstrang6366]

So good hearing randy talking about maturing and taking the most of his second chance. One of the all time greats

[@nlvassassin]

13:43 well he hit it dead on. That RKO is crazy. Just ordered another Randy shirt. He da 🐐

[@marcuswhite1403]

Glad to see Randy still doing what he loves. Even though wrestling is fake, these guys still put their bodies through so much.

[@saggydumpling7532]

The interviewer is fantastic!

[@monte1304]

I’m so glad he’s back & getter even better

[@kennynakawaki]

1:40 aye Newport Beach, CA. I went there last March 2023 at the tide pools for my college bio class.

[@Always-Hustle]

He's super chill these days....

[@009andahalf]

I would have liked to see Randy Orton and The Rock in a feud. 2 third generation superstars going at it.

[@DJR33333]

They sortve feuded for Wrestlemania 20, though not a one on one feud.

[@qb1984]

Really enjoyed this interview and the interviewer was amazing. Love this interview style. It makes you feel more invested in whats going on.

[@Steve-xp8we]

Randy was always in good shape but he’s fricken huge now.

[@joshuacarter2459]

Randy Orton is the GOAT in the WWE history💪💯💯💯👍

[@tacoenvy]

Excellent questions by Joe, great interview.

[@ranthony2714]

Great interview. So happy for Randy.

[@robertaustin6302]

Joe Tessitore is a freaking legend. What a great interview with real questions and real answers. And the RKO he dropped on Rollins at Mania 31 was the greatest of his career. Chef’s kiss! 🤌

[@Paul_425]

Recovery time is even faster if the muscle wasn't cut during spinal fusion. Glad Randy is doing better and what he loves 😊

[@Rko11148]

Outstanding interview by Joe! ESPN and wwe need to keep him on! Awesome to see Randy back to his best where he belongs, he could do this until his 70 if he wanted to… he is so safe and smooth in the ring.

[@pendafen7405]

Crazy to me that Randy's eldest son is now the age Randy was when he broke into the business. That has to be trippy for Randy.

[@ginderkarten6614]

Seeing Randy this happy is Gold

[@charkyicenhour587]

RKO!!! Huge Arms!!! Scary Choke!! Before FacePLant the FlooR being Chiked Out!! Windpipe!! Choked!! Damns.

[@ScarDDT]

didn’t know anything about joe before this build to wrestlemania, but i hope he gets involved with pro wrestling more often

[@juwanlamoree7567]

The kobe of the WWE. The black mamba and the viper.

[@hrishikeshricky3130]

Bro who’s this smart interviewer - he’s amazing, knows his stuff well

[@teecakes]

"Gearless" Joe Tessitore

[@trepan4944]

Randy goes thru back surgery and comes back 101% better. He needs 1 final big championship run before he retires for good.

[@KyaloCharles-vn5fk]

God loves you much Randy

[@NeilWarne-vivian]

So stoked U come back thanks for all that you do Randy Orton legend killer

[@OfficialSaifm]

Okay but the disrespect with the phone call a minute into the interview wasn’t cool ESPN

[@IkechiUkazu]

Definitely feel you bro, but I think it was a honest mistake. They probably got chewed out for that

[@myaccount__7269]

Espn is run by commies. What do you expect

[@pendafen7405]

Randy's chill, he doesn't care, it happens

[@Vinstinctify1]

Randy the go-to guy for me to check out anything wwe these days. Hope he's around for many more years

[@Joey-o2z]

Who’s here to hear Tessitore for tonight’s RAW?

[@angellucia1987]

One of the greats

[@M.Abbas7944]

Excellent Reporter. Get Him On All WWE Interviews.

[@TommyBlackTB]

Looks like Randy just woke up LMAO

[@plicool]

I love Randy. Such an amazing guy to talk to. So glad he's back doing what he loves and getting his flowers. Amazing interview by Joe

[@cgrf45]

Randy has come a long way. He's now the locker room leader.

[@sickset]

Joe is fantastic talking wrestling. More more more!

[@sirjohnlegion2691]

I will always know Joe Tessatore as the voice of The easports fight night franchise.

[@kodokumusic7602]

Ladies and gentlemen the greatest ever , mr randy orton

[@pedroacuna5059]

Randy Orton got at Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 that's cool 😎

[@joshuacarter2459]

You have Rock coming back but yet again we don't even see Randy Orton and The Rock around each other on TV at the same time though

[@Robj007]

I love this Randy.

[@pendafen7405]

"One time, I was so excited I forgot to win the match." Awwww Randallberry. Gotta love him.

[@SaurabhSingh-cn5zu]

Randy in Black 🔥

[@Cadillac_Jack]

W host, well spoken, doesnt make it about him.. love it.. WE ALL WANT RANDY TO GET 17 WORLD TITLES!

[@ALitheroyalcwc7078ALi]

Randy orton vs his back is a match dang gum it.

[@rm22.02]

Jesus Christ, Orton is nearly 290 😳

[@kousikrakshit1295]

The Viper is now the Anaconda 😂

[@Chris-gw2xg]

I mean look at him lol He looked better in 2008-2010 i think.

[@kousikrakshit1295]

@@Chris-gw2xg He has looked great all his life, god made him a mogger and If it wasn't for his smoking habits he would look a lot younger, but you are right for me 2009 orton was his best look.

[@rm22.02]

@@Chris-gw2xg I think he looked better in 2022 pre-back injury when he was teaming with Riddle. He was 250 and was shredded. He looks bloated and swole now

[@KBlade1]

​@@kousikrakshit1295The Viper works for Skinny Orton. The Anaconda works for Bulked Orton. That should be his new gimmick!

[@arthurhenderson277]

RKO is definitely the greatest finisher of all time!!!

[@caioalves7371]

So happy to see him back

[@GameStonk-d5r]

This is a great interview. Really good questions.

[@Tiago.T3194]

Randy Orton is the Goat 🔥👏🏻

[@shawntyler863]

What are whole foods? Like dianabol, test, steak? Love you Orton. My favorite

[@jamiejury7780]

Always perfect interviews with randy 👌. He may not be fully interested on more world titles but there is no doubt that he will be atleast a 16 time champion before he officially retiers