Randy Orton on how he got into the wrestling business

Kurt Angle is a 14-time professional wrestling world champion, with titles collected in WWE, TNA, and Japan. He is in both the WWE and TNA/Impact Hall of Fames, a two-time NCAA Division 1 National Champion, and has also won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1996 Summer Games with, as he likes to say, ‘a broken freaking neck.’ At every stop in his career, Angle has reached the top of the mountain, and now he’s taking his Three I’s; Intensity, Intelligence, and Integrity, to the podcast world as he joins host Conrad Thompson to take a look back at some of the matches, feuds and moments that turned an Olympic gold medalist into one of the greatest sports entertainers of all time. It’s True. It’s damn true
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[@fmthebaron]

I like the last minute of this when Orton cuts the promo on Conrad.

[@tonystark1500]

I’m fucking dead bro 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RealestLGNDkilla]

Conrad was like F you Randy in his head.

[@markwrenn5965]

Daaaaamn

[@markwrenn5965]

Daaaaamn

[@WolfPackNV]

Conrad like wtf I get myself into

[@SoCalChris]

This was honestly the best randy Orton interview ever.

[@shady610]

He had a really good one on the edge and Christian podcast too.

[@nycmachinegun]

LMAO now I know why Randy and Riddle get along so well 😂😂 🌱 Would love to see an RVD and Orton podcast while they light one up 👍

[@ocsjc13]

Lol conrad face in that last minute like "iknow he ain't talking about me"

[@Aleehondro]

Pree Thanos in the background 🔥

[@Dakatari]

Wrestling was in Randy blood he definitely parlayed it to great career

[@jeromechibamba514]

It's nice randy actually admits he was at a serious advantage because of his dad

[@umairashraf5167]

Is that a bad thing?

[@guillermo3947]

Of course he has to admit it. Very down to earth.

[@guillermo3947]

@@umairashraf5167nope

[@Editslovejazzy]

That’s humble of him

[@pabl0sauced0]

Orton started talking about his late night snacks right as I was busting into my stash of munchies after also channeling my inner riddle 💀

[@NewPatek_]

Great Podcast as usual. Just shows how tight Kurt is with Randy.

[@henselmolina3977]

They are even tighter in the bedroom together ;)

[@4cuttime]

@@henselmolina3977 now that is sexy 😉

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

@@henselmolina3977 seems like you know lot about being tight

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

@@4cuttime kinda sus man

[@4cuttime]

@@ShubhamMishrabro 😂😂

[@Legacyofmine]

Randy is un-hate-able. Class performer and personality!

[@ocsjc13]

U never met young randy

[@DiseasedCows]

@@ocsjc13 doesn't exist anymore, and if someone is still doing that they need to get over themselves lol

[@shaunwalton762]

The fun fact Randy's last match in OVW was against The prototype John Cena. But John laughing he said He's going to WWF.

[@VenomEffects]

When randy said about that hunched back and neck looking at our devices. Is literally me. Lmao. Thank you Randy, at least now i can improve and follow that simple advise!

[@tonyroach9415]

Wow.

[@All_Hail_Chael]

DDP yoga mate, I was in a right state, felt sick from back pain daily. I did DDP yoga for a few months and got in top shape and my back has never hurt since.

[@benjaminclark4030]

I used to admire Conrad's belt display, but then I saw Randy's TOOL wall art. Awesome.

[@armandocontreras7262]

Right ! I knew there was a reason I liked him so much

[@ramborhoa]

LOL, I marked out. TOOL is life!

[@lonerunner89]

When Randy was talking about being healthy, getting outside and being active, Conrad's face was killing me 😂😂😂

[@ocsjc13]

Lol right

[@cumexolaf3276]

from watching Goldberg to jobbing for Goldberg at Summerslam in just 4 years .... not bad

[@papboybrooklyn77]

Randy looks great 🔥

[@julesmateo9954]

He's still young and arguably at his peak, despite having a 20 year tenure.

[@JohnnyInJapan]

They start talking about the importance of exercise and Conrad is just like "this is the part of the chat where I can't really relate..."

[@ThePc-DjHub]

He can't relate to much I would assume 😂

[@tyromeka5693]

Lol

[@josephclarke9220]

How cool would it be to get high with Randy Orton LOL

[@davisenas9949]

@@Bayley316 I knew he smoked cigs at one point, idk if its still on YT but there was a fan clip of Orton asking any fan for a lighter for his cigarette. Randy's got stories I bet.

[@zrambro]

High as shit like bro please just rko me into the pool

[@kodokumusic7602]

Nigga I feel you !

[@rohan_3128]

@@davisenas9949 he even took substances too, but he later cleaned him up, good for him

[@brandanhaynes18]

I love the tool posters in the background

[@gearsfan159]

I love you Kurt!

[@josejose-je6xu]

Thank you Kurt angle for talking about our Randy Orton 💪💪💪👏👏👏

[@souperpouperscouper]

Damn Randy is a cool dude great podcast this week

[@aquafishsoup]

Towards the end they were talking about people like Conrad…

[@josejose-je6xu]

Randy Orton talking well all the times I really loves to see his talking he is the best he is great 💪💪💪💪💪

[@TylerMorganShow]

Awesome to have two of the biggest stars in wrestling do a shoot here

[@CrueHead18]

I think that the way these young talents have everything top notch now, hurts them in the way they develop their skills. Especially their character, telling a story and working a crowd. Everything is comfortable for them so they don't put in the extra effort. Just flips and kicks every match.

[@Raumes513]

I agree not that I think new wrestlers don’t work hard or anything but back then you had to grind so hard now with social media you could probably make videos in your backyard with friends and be able to get invited to something or atleast get noticed before you even start

[@markl5998]

Is Randy Orton low-key admitting to smoking weed

[@chachifeere]

bring more orton

[@danmer8995]

I appreciate Randys honesty here.

[@Garf_malarf]

Randy is, and always has been the man. Hands down one of the greatest wrestlers in history.

[@jamesstewart8377]

Without a doubt the best wrestler of the. Past 20 years.

[@lldd4400]

Nobody: Guy on the left: ☹️

[@christopherore3184]

Randy is so fucking awesome

[@SmellTheCanvis]

Anyone else flex their neck and back when Randy was talking about exercise? Haha.

[@TheTopTurnchuckle]

“Randy hates wrestling” tape is one OVW tape I’m dying to hear 😂🤣

[@thesportsguy126]

Channel my inner Matt Riddle lol

[@washingtonmontenegro7862]

I’m just remembering the tape “randy hates wrestling”😂😂

[@yogitapandya368]

🔥

[@bradlee5874]

Randy made a good point about health. You don't always need the gym to stay fit. There are so many ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle but people tend to overlook them.

[@SUPERRBENSONN]

This one a good one. Bunch of real men in the room. Respect! Love the topics few jokes some back stories nice 👍

[@mex2767]

Orton is goat

[@pentalway]

HOLY CRAP, I never knew Randy Orton was a Tool Fan.

[@KXNDIBENDER]

not channeling ur inner matt riddle....... LMAO nah nbs thats why i tend to binge at night, so ive cooled it on the bud and it helps curb the binging to some extent

[@Simply_DJay]

Channel his inner Matt Riddle, ha.

[@davsavchav]

Channel his inner Matt Riddle 😂

[@leemyers8292]

His dad, next?

[@aameroyz5443]

rko

[@krishnavashishtha]

RANDY Orton is the best wrestler in the world

[@Stagetwothroatcancer]

he got a dishonorable discharge from the marine corps

[@RKO1988]

That’s a pretty serious charge from what I hear

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

@@RKO1988 yes it is

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

If I remember it was cause of his bad attitude

[@XNas7yMaN]

He went awol

[@Stagetwothroatcancer]

@@ShubhamMishrabro randy said it was cause of the hazing he went through

[@T0ph01]

The greatest of all time

[@ryana9278]

randys one of the last mohicans

[@1stAmendmentorDie1776]

No wonder the NXT guys never translate to the big show now. All the true great had to grind. They didn't get pampered.

[@ocsjc13]

Lol so randy get faded?

[@saeres9288]

randy orton and shawn michaels are my favorite wrestlers post attitude era. and its cool knowing successful guys like himself also dabble in the devils lettuce. hahaha

[@flucazade]

Was the answer phone call to his dad?

[@adamirishconundrum851]

He says everything right for WWE. Randy is holding up that rat infested ship. Read Kurt's book it is a great read.

[@psionic420]

It would be a dream to smoke a blunt with Randy Orton and RVD

[@inuenndo_]

is this before rkbro??

[@mr.n476]

during

[@calebjanus2000]

I love Randy Orton since he looks like he can actually scrap unlike guys like Johnny Drip Drip.

[@leetbus]

Johnny drip drip is in better shape than randy and they similar age, just because he takes make believe bumps and loses in character doesn't mean he is weak lol, orton would have the height advantage but john morrison is crazy strong, how much experience in real combat/combat sports do you have to be judging who can 'scrap' anyway? John morrison has a similar to physique of matt riddle (an undefeated mma fighter)

[@RVFCalvo]

wheres the lie? @ the last min....

[@spursyankeesfan1306]

why is conrad in every podcast? he stirs stuff up too much.

[@PhilMiCoochie]

Bad conduct discharge? Randy... you fucking went AWOL

[@babaluplays4258]

Lol can you blame him?

[@yes-wo7qn]

What's AWOL?

[@babaluplays4258]

@@yes-wo7qn Absence Without Official Leave Though they treated him like shit that's why he did that.

[@babaluplays4258]

@@yes-wo7qn But our friend here is thinks Randy Orton's decision is bullshit.

[@PhilMiCoochie]

@@yes-wo7qn basically deserting your duties and hiding from the military

[@jaimelugo2230]

so randy just admitted he put the kids to bed smokes weed and eats hella food

[@alasdairmacdonald9838]

Is this where he talks about being discharged from the military then going on to be handed everything in the business on a platter because Vince has a fetish for anyone with 'the look'. And just because he wanted everyone to really love him he decided to poop in some other wrestlers bags because he's such a nice guy. :P

[@FatMenace]

Lol aww is someone jealous?

[@richardremick1639]

Through his dad and he is the worst ever he should have stayed at the Burger King drive thru

[@beauclark1650]

Randy is lying, ask Cornette about the "Randy Hates Wrestling" tape

[@babaluplays4258]

No lol he admitted he wasn't into wrestling at first then he decided f it let me try wrestle. You're not a Randy Orton fan.

[@beauclark1650]

@@babaluplays4258 no i am not, i'm not saying he hasn't grown to appreciate or respect the business...but that doesn't negate the facts

[@babaluplays4258]

@@beauclark1650 Like I said he didn't lie he admitted it. Randy Orton barely lies lol yes he can be a jerk but he doesn't lie or cheats. Jim Cornette said Randy Orton wasn't into wrestling but he didn't say he hates wrestling. I don't know who told you that.

[@RedHeadThriller10]

To be honest? Since he's been discharged I think he had nothing else approve but himself and he had an opening because of his parents and he has to prove himself for years where he belong and I'm proud of this guy he may be an a****** in the past but he turned out to be a great person in the end

[@babaluplays4258]

@@RedHeadThriller10 Exactly that's why everyone in the WWE respects him. He's one of the most respected wrestler.

[@spliffysi7624]

This man used all his vacay days he mia now getting high