Randy Orton has been going strong in WWE for two decades and is one of the most decorated WWE superstars of all time.
Despite all the championships and accolades, Orton's is fine if he's remembered for his longevity and leaving the business better than how he found it.
"My legacy, longevity," he told Ryan Satin on Out of Character. "Finding a way to do it in a smart way to where you stay true to things from the era of my father. The art of professional wrestling. Not just thinking that, if I clothesline this guy's head off because I was a big bad linebacker in the NFL, that's what's going to get me to my next week and get people to buy my t-shirts and that's what's going to get me over. No, we have to do this 200 times a year. I want my legacy to be that I made sure that guys like Edge, Seth Rollins, AJ Styles; God, I miss Daniel Bryan [Bryan Danielson], I wish he was still here, Finn Balor, these guys that are coming up like (Damian) Priest, (Austin) Theory, Street Profits, Riddle, especially. These guys that have all the potential in the world and, in some cases, Roman (Reigns) as well, these guys that can work and know the art of this business. I want my legacy to be, that I was able to, with these gentlemen, take this business to the next generation that the new wave of talent knows how to do it the right way. Staying true to the art of what it is and making sure the number one priority is taking care of your opponent's health. That needs to be number one. If that's my legacy, I'm happy with that."
While making the media rounds ahead of WrestleMania, Orton discussed the art of protecting your opponent and some don't understand it. You can find his full comments by clicking here.
Also, Orton is uncomfortable with all the dicks on television according to his wife. You can learn more by clicking here.
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