10 Most Emotional WWE SummerSlam Moments

5. Randy Orton Becomes The Youngest World Champion (2004)

Randy Orton SummerSlam 2004
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Today's Randy Orton looked like he was going through the motions upon beating Bray Wyatt for the WWE Title at WrestleMania 33. Compare that disinterested look to the sheer ecstasy on Orton's face at SummerSlam 2004 and prepare to be amazed. This was Randy's first World Title win, and it blew him away.

WWE won't go in-depth about the match often due to Chris Benoit's involvement. The Canadian's personal tragedy has soiled every single wrestling appearance to some, but back in 2004, Benoit was considered one of WWE's finest and the ideal man to pass the torch to an emerging superstar like Randy Orton.

Grasping the belt, kissing it and shedding more tears than then-Evolution stablemate Ric Flair, Orton was launched into the stratosphere by beating Benoit to become the youngest ever World Heavyweight Champion. Although a heel, fans applauded the visible excitement on Orton's face.

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