Randy Orton explains how his career was given a second chance | WWE on ESPN
2024 ж. 4 Сәу.
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Joe Tessitore sits down with Randy Orton ahead of WrestleMania XL about to talk about his spinal surgery and how it gave him a second chance at his career. Orton also previews his triple threat match against Logan Paul and Kevin Owens on Night 2.
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I like the guy asking questions. He has a good, clear voice.
Joe Tessatore boxing hof
Same applies for randy too.
dude is like an old school 90s sports interviewer. Sounds like Bob Costas
Yeah I like him a lot I usually hate when wrestlers come to espn because the way they speak to the wrestlers always feels a little off or forced like they’re putting on a front because they clearly don’t watch but this one felt like the guy was actually interested in the convo not just putting on a show because wrestlers are here!
Soothing voice and genuinely knew his backstory on the product before he asked the questions. Awesome
So refreshing to see an actual reporter, who's articulate and has put in thought to the questions.
One of the best college football play-by-play announcers too - Joe Tessitore is the man! 🙌🏼
Joe T is low key one of the goats.
Credit to ESPN for hiring an actual knowledgeable and respectful pro wrestling fan in Joe Tessitore. Finding an excellent interviewer who also knows and loves wrestling is NOT easy or common.
I’m trying to become that
Joe has been covering almost every sport ESPN covers since he’s been there. Very knowledgeable in multiple sports not just one specific!
Holy crap this interviewer 4:18 the fact he knew the match as well as Randy did is huge. Good job ESPN
he's Joe Tessatore the man used to be the head announcer for Monday Night Football on ESPN couple years ago. He also call the 2 - 3 best college football game of the day on ESPN as well. He has a very impressive resume and he also calls huge boxing fights. For him to have this kind of knowledge in pro wrestling is crazy.
@@charlielong8941 not too crazy considering hes a fan
This interviewer is great. He seems like he knows the business or he studied really well. Questions and feedback were insightful. He was enthusiastic and respectful to the business. Have this guy interview more wrestlers please!
It’s Joe Tessitore - he’s always top notch! Great college football announcer as well
Who wants to see him get to 17 world titles?
Me for sure
He's the only one that should.
He deserves it, I'll be fine with Cena doing it too but he's on his way out and can't seem to win a match.
Yes 💯!!!!
Me he better win dude seriously
This interviewer does a solid job.
Orton lookin’ like his pops more and more.
I was thinking that as I was watching this!
Glad to see I wasn’t the only one. I was like hey that’s Cowboy Bob
Also sounding more like Cowboy Bob the older he gets lol
Randy Orton is in my top 3 all time
This interviewer is fantastic wish more people were interviewed this way.
Love the interviewer. He seemed to have a genuine appreciation for what they’re doing
He needs to be 17x or 16x time wwe or world champion! To complete his story from legend killer to legend
Yessir ❤❤❤❤
He has been a legend since the late 2000s already
I’m 30 i been watching wrestling since i was 16. RANDY ORTON HAS COME A LONG WAY MAN. Keep going brother!
I'm 35 I've been watching orton since I was 14 yrs that's back in 03/04
I’m 45, been watching since 1984 brother.
👍
the interviewer is really good, he's asking great questions and well informed on wrestling
Randy is my modern era goat. I know many would give that to Cena, but for me as good as Cena was he left to do movies years ago now. Randy has just done so much more and when you truly go back and look over his legacy it's quite astonishing.
Randal has done everything possible in this business
Not king of the ring or 24/7 champion.
He should be the one to beat Ric Flair's record.
Maybe after flair dies. I think flair's daughter will be a 20x champion.
@@mtgamateurnight does his character need those titles?
Props to the interviewer the knowledge and respect he had was awesome to see
best quick body slam in history.
Facts
Him and Dustin Rhodes have the smoothest body slam transition.
And also the best dropkick, also best ddt, best finisher too.
Dustin and Cody got a nice one too
Orton is the GOAT. What a legend.
Randy deserves to break every record in wwe, being a fulltimer for two decades is insane
Idk who the interviewer is but he’s killing it
That's "Gearless" Joe Tessitore, they should've hired him over Peter Rosenberg in WWE but ESPN nabbed him up first
@@teecakes agree with you 1000% Joe Tessitore just on another level. RoFlo aka Robert Flores of MLB Network really good as well. But Tessitore seem to know his history spot on seem more like a hardcore fan as well.
This guy interviewing him is so respectful.
I just love how he changed and got more "accessible" over time. Imo this is his best version.
I agree!
I want the viper to come back man i like nice randy but i love him as a heel so much more
Tess interviewing is simply amazing
Great interviewer. First thing I noticed from him was when Randy was talking about coming back and being hesitant, then realizing he’s still got it and really getting back into things, he interrupted for the first time to say that part fascinated him (it fascinated me too) and kept Randy on that.
i like randy he is so grateful for his life love that glad he is doing better health wise
This was a good interview. Kudos to the interviewer asking clear and concise questions. Orton is a beast he looks better, bigger and heavier.
Randy's arms look so freakin amazing totally jacked !!!! I'm jealous lol. ORTON always been one of my top favorites. Hope he holds the world title again with a great run
Randy the goat best finisher in wwe and cleanest power slam
If you compare Ortons run from 2009 and after that I say 2009 in WWE was his best work because of his feud with John Cena and the McMahon family, other than his run as WWE Champion
About a year ago I started getting back into wrestling. I remember a very young Orton, hearing him now is insane. The level of grit and how deep his voice has become is nuts, he sounds so freaking cool.
He sounds grizzled now like a battle-hardened vet. It’s actually badass
Great interview, Randy Orton is the man! A true legend, been competing at the top level for over twenty year and still going strong, great to see him back from injury and competing at WM 40.
Randy Orton is one of the all time greats, man. One of WWE’s greatest investments for over 20 years. To quote “The Game” Triple H talking about Randy Orton; “The coal that has now become a diamond.”
The old Randy would have RKO’d that phone.
The influx of college athletes is underrated in helping the vets like Orton develop and get bigger. Even look at AJ now.
Seth and Drew too. Those guys just ascend to the main event scene and become more established vets
@@rm22.02Do you think Orton is heavier than Drew now? What do you think is the weight difference?
you are my favorite WWE Superstar I watched you over 20 years you are awesome I am 63 years old and I've watched wrestling ever since I was three-year-old and I love it God bless you and your family
Can we please have Joe Tessitore and Ariel Helwani interview wrestlers. I love the way that they ask thought provoking questions to wrestlers. It's more interesting than the standard mark questioning that you get at press scrums.
Dang, Randy at 280+ pounds and looks the best that he's ever been
Do you think Orton weighs more than Drew now? What do you think is the weight difference?
I would have liked to see Randy Orton and The Rock in a feud. 2 third generation superstars going at it.
Great interview.
My favourite of all time. No one knows how happy I am to see him back and healthy
GREAT Interview from the GOAT 🔥 With a Great Interviewer by the way !
The interviewer is great. Feel like he understands the business.
Wish more interviewers showed as much respect to pro-wrestling as this guy does!! 👍
He's super chill these days....
I feel so happy for him. Somebody who is in excruciating pain with my lowerback, its nice to see a success story from people who overcome it and are better than before. Automatically my favorite wrestler of all time..
Excellent questions by Joe, great interview.
I grew up watching Randy Orton and him evolving as a person is what captivates me the most I’m glad to see him around more to grow talent as a leader
The interviewer is fantastic!
Recovery time is even faster if the muscle wasn't cut during spinal fusion. Glad Randy is doing better and what he loves 😊
The kobe of the WWE. The black mamba and the viper.
I love this Randy.
Who is this interviewer? He is amazing!
So stoked U come back thanks for all that you do Randy Orton legend killer
Randy in Black 🔥
So good hearing randy talking about maturing and taking the most of his second chance. One of the all time greats
Great interview
Outstanding interview by Joe! ESPN and wwe need to keep him on! Awesome to see Randy back to his best where he belongs, he could do this until his 70 if he wanted to… he is so safe and smooth in the ring.
Randy the go-to guy for me to check out anything wwe these days. Hope he's around for many more years
I think when all is said and done that Orton truly will be considered one of the greats, he really is the last of his generation and loyal to the sense he has never jumped ship to another company, never gone part time, never left unless it was for injury. He’s a legend.
The interviewer Joe Tessitore did an amazing job here. Definitely knowledgeable and genuine!
One of the greats
Okay but the disrespect with the phone call a minute into the interview wasn’t cool ESPN
Definitely feel you bro, but I think it was a honest mistake. They probably got chewed out for that
Espn is run by commies. What do you expect
God loves you much Randy
Randy's Voice Lorded I love his voice alone
Joe Tessitore is a freaking legend. What a great interview with real questions and real answers. And the RKO he dropped on Rollins at Mania 31 was the greatest of his career. Chef’s kiss! 🤌
Seeing Randy this happy is Gold
RKO!!! Huge Arms!!! Scary Choke!! Before FacePLant the FlooR being Chiked Out!! Windpipe!! Choked!! Damns.
Great interview. So happy for Randy.
13:43 well he hit it dead on. That RKO is crazy. Just ordered another Randy shirt. He da 🐐
didn’t know anything about joe before this build to wrestlemania, but i hope he gets involved with pro wrestling more often
Randy Orton is the GOAT in the WWE history💪💯💯💯👍
1:40 aye Newport Beach, CA. I went there last March 2023 at the tide pools for my college bio class.
I’m so glad he’s back & getter even better
Randy Orton got at Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 that's cool 😎
Joe is fantastic talking wrestling. More more more!
Randy was always in good shape but he’s fricken huge now.
Glad to see Randy still doing what he loves. Even though wrestling is fake, these guys still put their bodies through so much.
Jesus Christ, Orton is nearly 290 😳
The Viper is now the Anaconda 😂
I mean look at him lol He looked better in 2008-2010 i think.
@@Chris-gw2xg He has looked great all his life, god made him a mogger and If it wasn't for his smoking habits he would look a lot younger, but you are right for me 2009 orton was his best look.
@@Chris-gw2xg I think he looked better in 2022 pre-back injury when he was teaming with Riddle. He was 250 and was shredded. He looks bloated and swole now
@@kousikrakshit1295The Viper works for Skinny Orton. The Anaconda works for Bulked Orton. That should be his new gimmick!
I will always know Joe Tessatore as the voice of The easports fight night franchise.
Reason I kept watching wrestling
Looks like Randy just woke up LMAO
Randy❤
Bro who’s this smart interviewer - he’s amazing, knows his stuff well
"Gearless" Joe Tessitore
I've had exact same surgery, S1,L4,L5 with titanium plates n screws, etc!!! Glad he was able to return, I was 30 years old with a broken back, then surgery, it sucked!!! 3 disintegrated disc which is past ruptured, and a 4in spinal fracture!!! Randy being able to wrestle again is a blessing!!! God Bless guys!!!
I love Randy. Such an amazing guy to talk to. So glad he's back doing what he loves and getting his flowers. Amazing interview by Joe
Absolute LEGEND! Since 2002/early 03, my God🔥💪
RANDY ORTON A LEGEND
W host, well spoken, doesnt make it about him.. love it.. WE ALL WANT RANDY TO GET 17 WORLD TITLES!
Always perfect interviews with randy 👌. He may not be fully interested on more world titles but there is no doubt that he will be atleast a 16 time champion before he officially retiers
❤The Voice
Ladies and gentlemen the greatest ever , mr randy orton
Wow I love u so much Randy Orton I'm a big fan of u
So happy to see him back
Randy has come a long way. He's now the locker room leader.
Randy goes thru back surgery and comes back 101% better. He needs 1 final big championship run before he retires for good.
He looks fantastic
Fantastic interviewer
The Viper!!!
such an amazing interviewer