Followers React to Stunning Randy Orton WrestleMania 41 Opponent

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After struggling a extreme neck harm, WWE Celebrity Kevin Owens sadly needed to drop out of his match in opposition to Randy Orton.

This led to Orton placing out an open name so he might take part in his twentieth WrestleMania match.

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A number of names had been rumored throughout the web, together with Rusev, Aleister Black, and even SmackDown common supervisor Nick Aldis.

As a substitute, the decision was answered by none apart from viral sensation and TNA World Champion Joe Hendry.

The match was brief and candy, with Hendry in a position to get some good offense in. Nevertheless, it was all for nought, with The Viper hitting his iconic RKO and getting the pin.

Afterward, Orton helped Hendry off the mat and introduced him to the group to rejoice this second… earlier than promptly hitting him with one other RKO.

So as to add insult to harm, Orton additionally hit Hendry’s trademark digital camera flip.

Nonetheless, this was an unimaginable second for Hendry, who has been a chief instance of arduous work, tenacity, and creativity.

Naturally, followers had been ecstatic to see the fan-favorite TNA Champion, with the web instantly celebrating his WrestleMania second.

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“SAY HIS NAME AND HE APPEARS,” mentioned X person Sunny. “JOE HENDRY ANSWERS RANDY ORTON!”

“THIS IS WHAT WRESTLING IS ALL ABOUT,” mentioned Kinda Humorous co-founder Tim Gettys. “I BELIVE IN JOE HENDRY!!!!! Actually teared up on the finish. So pleased with this man.”

“I am very blissful for Joe Hendry,” mentioned Julian Weeks. “You made it to WrestleMania, dawg.”

“Joe Hendry simply picked up a WrestleMania payday, culminating all his arduous work over the previous few years,” NukemTalksWrestling mentioned. “TNA bought extra promotion to a world viewers than they’ve had in over a decade. Randy Orton bought an enormous WrestleMania second.”

“No one misplaced in that sequence.”

One other fan identified how nicely Orton dealt with the state of affairs, proving that he stays a contemporary professional wrestling legend.

“After executing him, Randy stole Joe Hendry’s digital camera bit and did his pose,” mentioned Twitch streamer Lord Balvin. “Put him on the Mt. Rushmore idc lmfao.”

That is simply one other reminder that WrestleMania is an occasion the place actually something can occur.

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