Randy Orton has taken playful aim at Tom Brady after the football icon referred to WWE as “cute” during a recent podcast. This light-hearted exchange unfolded when Brady appeared on Logan Paul’s podcast, leading Orton to jokingly add the seven-time Super Bowl champion to his “RKO list,” a term that references his signature wrestling move.
The banter began when Brady and Paul discussed the upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Fest scheduled for Saudi Arabia. In a moment of levity, Brady dismissed Paul’s athletic background while downplaying WWE’s impact. He characterized professional wrestling as “cute” but insisted that flag football represents “real football with real competition.” This comment did not resonate well with wrestling fans, prompting a swift response from Orton.
During a subsequent show appearance, Orton revealed that he had viewed the podcast clip. He noted Brady’s remarks about wrestling and responded with a light-hearted warning. “I’ve never met him, but I would love to just RKO him,” Orton said, adding that Brady would be “at the top of the list” for such an encounter. This playful challenge has fueled discussions among fans and sparked a wave of reactions on social media.
The RKO, which is a signature move for Orton, involves a sudden jump to grab an opponent’s head before slamming it to the mat in a fluid motion. First gaining widespread attention in 2014 through viral videos, the move has become a hallmark of Orton’s wrestling persona. He has successfully executed the RKO on numerous high-profile rivals, including John Cena, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and Brock Lesnar.
As news of Orton’s comments spread, fans took to social media, sharing their thoughts on the exchange. Some humorously quipped, “Seven rings can’t protect you from an RKO outta nowhere,” while others defended Brady, pointing out the physical demands of football at a professional level. A viral post encapsulated the irony of the situation: “Brady calling wrestling ‘cute’ and now Orton wants to RKO him, this content writes itself.”
Despite the playful nature of the back-and-forth, some fans expressed skepticism about the legitimacy of professional wrestling. One comment read, “Why are we pretending wrestling is real? Sure, these guys get hurt doing what they do, but it’s completely fake and scripted.”
This light-hearted rivalry between Orton and Brady highlights the crossover appeal of sports and entertainment, captivating fans from both worlds. As the conversation unfolds, it will be interesting to see if the two ever meet in person, potentially setting the stage for an entertaining encounter that blends both the worlds of football and wrestling.
