20 WWE Superstars And Their 80s Counterparts
7. Randy Orton/Jake Roberts
There are many similarities between the careers of Jake “The Snake” Roberts and “The Viper” Randy Orton, and I don’t just mean those of a reptilian nature.
Both Roberts and Orton are masters in the ring (well, when Randy wants to be) and have spent their respective careers flipping from good guy to bad guy and back again, delivering intense promos when given the chance and also both struggling with their own personal demons at times.
Additionally, despite being viewed as fantastic talents, neither of them were ever really viewed as the man. No matter how hot Jake got in the 1980s, he was just never allowed to surpass Hulk Hogan as being the main guy, despite fans even cheering the heel Roberts when up against The Hulkster, brother.
As for Orton, regardless of the collection of World Championships that he has at home, he's never gotten close to touching the levels of superstardom reserved for John Cena.