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Randy Orton – One Step Down
Nick Paglino and I were discussing this on last night's Voice of Wrestling show — neither one of us have any clue what Randy Orton is doing these days. He can still win, but ultimately those wins mean nothing…for anyone.
I used to put Randy Orton over as a "Top 5" in the business, easy. Maybe he still "could" be, but there's no reason anyone should realize it.
What happened to all that backstage clout he used to have? And if he still has it, and is simply not using any longer, does that means he's gone soft? Did he turn the proverbial "new leaf"? Does he live in guilt and regret for how he treated people in the past that he no longer deems himself worthy of a top spot in the company?
So many questions, zero answers. There is no rhyme or reason to the stalling pattern Randy Orton has been held in for years now.
Here's the good news though. I still believe fans would accept him in a main event role as soon as he decides he wants to be there again. He's still over. And he would be more over with any type of increased relevance.
But why in the hell hasn't it happened yet? When you consider how desperate WWE is for true star power right now, it's even more mind-boggling.
Without knowing a reason, I won't lose ALL respect for one of my prior favorites. But I need answers, and soon! Otherwise, I migh begin a petition-led movement encouraging WWE to put Randy Orton and his fans out of their misery and just release him already.
Would there really be much of a difference?
