Randy Orton's 10 Greatest RKO Moments In WWE

9. Chris Benoit - Summerslam 2004

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78wdkk-VuXc Not the most spectacular RKO of Randy Orton's career, but potentially his most significant. After building up his credentials as the young stud of Triple H's Evolution stable, enjoying a seven month Intercontinental Championship reign in the process, Orton gained only his second shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. It was his first real chance to win the title, as essentially played the role of Triple H's bodyguard in his only previous shot in the Elimination Chamber. The move comes at the end of a decent back and forth match between Orton and Chris Benoit, and is hit in typically surprising fashion. Having fought out of the crippler crossface, Randy finds his next move blocked by the Rabid Wolverine, but smoothly interrupts the champion's counter with a loudly-received RKO. It's a nice finish to the match, and a shame for Orton that his first World Championship moment will never be replayed on WWE programming these days (due to Benoit's notoriety). Orton would turn face the next night on Raw, after being betrayed by his envious stablemates. Unfortunately his first title reign is often looked back upon as a disaster, and some even claim it was merely a way for the WWE to strip Brock Lesnar of his "youngest world champion" accolade.
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