This rivalry started when Orton made a hugely bold move and challenged Undertaker to a match at WrestleMania, billed as "Legend vs. Legend Killer" match. Jake Roberts attempted to give Orton advice about his match with Taker, but received an RKO by Orton, he wasn't taking advice from anyone. A contract signing then took place and was attended by the SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, and Raw General Manager, Eric Bischoff. The Undertaker immediately signed the contract; however, before Orton signed the contract, he cut a promo on the Undertaker stating his respect for him but then claimed that the legend of the Undertaker would become a myth. The ring started to fill with smoke and Orton fled without signing the contract. After a couple of more weeks taunting, and an RKO to his girlfriend Stacy Keibler to heighten his status as a heel, Orton's father "Cowboy" Bob Orton begged the Undertaker to have mercy on his son. It ultimately proved to be a set-up, however, as Orton attacked the Undertaker and performed an RKO to show what could happen. Bob Orton would interfere in the Mania match which gave randy the upper hand. However, Taker would regain the advantage by hitting a chokeslam. Orton then audaciously attempted to hit Tombstone pile driver, however, it was reversed by Undertaker into a Tombstone of his own which led to the definitive pin fall. 13-0.
