10 Best Ways Wrestlers Responded To Crowd Signs

8. Randy Orton - Another Headlock, Randy?

Jade Cargill Beer Break Fan Sign
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For better or worse, Randy Orton has long been synonymous with rest holds.

A guaranteed way to prolong a match before the inevitable RKO out of nowhere, Randal Keith is renown for trolling wrestling fans with the sheer number of rest holds he'll throw in during a good percentage of his in-ring outings.

For one particular match against Rob Van Dam as part of the pair's rivalry over the Intercontinental Championship back in 2003 and into 2004, Orton noticed a sign questioning either a) would we be getting yet another headlock, or b) is Randy really applying yet another headlock.

Regardless of the intent of this "ANOTHER HEADLOCK, RANDY?" question, the Viper of course duly did what he is so famous for doing and promptly put RVD into a headlock... because Randy Orton's always going to Randy Orton.

To think, there are even some people who play drinking games during Orton matches, for one guaranteed way to get your buzz on quicksmart is to take a shot for every rest hold that the 13-time World Champion serves up in his matches.

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