Randy Orton explains how his career was given a second chance | WWE on ESPN

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  • čas přidán 4. 04. 2024
  • 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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Komentáře • 311

  • @kevinmeeks5169
    @kevinmeeks5169 Před měsícem +468

    I like the guy asking questions. He has a good, clear voice.

    • @whatsyouropinion5092
      @whatsyouropinion5092 Před měsícem +22

      Joe Tessatore boxing hof

    • @kousikrakshit1295
      @kousikrakshit1295 Před měsícem +8

      Same applies for randy too.

    • @briantep458
      @briantep458 Před měsícem +5

      dude is like an old school 90s sports interviewer. Sounds like Bob Costas

    • @gregharper6382
      @gregharper6382 Před měsícem +2

      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!

    • @rm22.02
      @rm22.02 Před měsícem +1

      Soothing voice and genuinely knew his backstory on the product before he asked the questions. Awesome

  • @devinaschenbrenner2683
    @devinaschenbrenner2683 Před měsícem +370

    So refreshing to see an actual reporter, who's articulate and has put in thought to the questions.

    • @flanagamer
      @flanagamer Před měsícem +14

      One of the best college football play-by-play announcers too - Joe Tessitore is the man! 🙌🏼

    • @LordRockington83
      @LordRockington83 Před 21 dnem

      Joe T is low key one of the goats.

  • @sjdhgydhfyrn1023
    @sjdhgydhfyrn1023 Před měsícem +191

    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.

    • @anthonyreed8928
      @anthonyreed8928 Před měsícem +1

      I’m trying to become that

    • @tman2741
      @tman2741 Před měsícem

      Joe has been covering almost every sport ESPN covers since he’s been there. Very knowledgeable in multiple sports not just one specific!

  • @IkechiUkazu
    @IkechiUkazu Před měsícem +100

    Holy crap this interviewer 4:18 the fact he knew the match as well as Randy did is huge. Good job ESPN

    • @charlielong8941
      @charlielong8941 Před měsícem +11

      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.

    • @chancecherry6055
      @chancecherry6055 Před měsícem

      @@charlielong8941 not too crazy considering hes a fan

  • @jpcarl
    @jpcarl Před měsícem +179

    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!

    • @flanagamer
      @flanagamer Před měsícem +6

      It’s Joe Tessitore - he’s always top notch! Great college football announcer as well

  • @TanakaSigauke
    @TanakaSigauke Před měsícem +596

    Who wants to see him get to 17 world titles?

    • @shazebahmed0704
      @shazebahmed0704 Před měsícem +12

      Me for sure

    • @churchjones1758
      @churchjones1758 Před měsícem +44

      He's the only one that should.

    • @JB825_
      @JB825_ Před měsícem +16

      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.

    • @HOLLYWOODCOMBAT
      @HOLLYWOODCOMBAT Před měsícem +4

      Yes 💯!!!!

    • @makai_goat215
      @makai_goat215 Před měsícem +4

      Me he better win dude seriously

  • @True_777
    @True_777 Před měsícem +103

    This interviewer does a solid job.

  • @heelgill
    @heelgill Před měsícem +76

    Orton lookin’ like his pops more and more.

    • @brandondetroitfanmichaels4325
      @brandondetroitfanmichaels4325 Před měsícem +8

      I was thinking that as I was watching this!

    • @jepoidavid1242
      @jepoidavid1242 Před měsícem +5

      Glad to see I wasn’t the only one. I was like hey that’s Cowboy Bob

    • @rm22.02
      @rm22.02 Před měsícem +2

      Also sounding more like Cowboy Bob the older he gets lol

  • @cosmicking7979
    @cosmicking7979 Před měsícem +85

    Randy Orton is in my top 3 all time

  • @HappyDaddy247
    @HappyDaddy247 Před měsícem +84

    This interviewer is fantastic wish more people were interviewed this way.

  • @Chaditude
    @Chaditude Před měsícem +71

    Love the interviewer. He seemed to have a genuine appreciation for what they’re doing

  • @OscarHernandez-vt3uc
    @OscarHernandez-vt3uc Před měsícem +66

    He needs to be 17x or 16x time wwe or world champion! To complete his story from legend killer to legend

    • @dcnonstopp
      @dcnonstopp Před měsícem +2

      Yessir ❤❤❤❤

    • @raul5081
      @raul5081 Před měsícem +1

      He has been a legend since the late 2000s already

  • @ThanosIsWatching
    @ThanosIsWatching Před měsícem +56

    I’m 30 i been watching wrestling since i was 16. RANDY ORTON HAS COME A LONG WAY MAN. Keep going brother!

    • @Naruto0s44
      @Naruto0s44 Před měsícem +2

      I'm 35 I've been watching orton since I was 14 yrs that's back in 03/04

    • @mr.perksy
      @mr.perksy Před měsícem +4

      I’m 45, been watching since 1984 brother.

    • @karogevorkyan6928
      @karogevorkyan6928 Před měsícem

      👍

  • @LesserKnownAJ
    @LesserKnownAJ Před měsícem +39

    the interviewer is really good, he's asking great questions and well informed on wrestling

  • @joshhogben4827
    @joshhogben4827 Před měsícem +14

    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.

  • @TheCooK___
    @TheCooK___ Před měsícem +73

    Randal has done everything possible in this business

    • @mtgamateurnight
      @mtgamateurnight Před měsícem +2

      Not king of the ring or 24/7 champion.

    • @coltonwilkie241
      @coltonwilkie241 Před měsícem +7

      He should be the one to beat Ric Flair's record.

    • @mtgamateurnight
      @mtgamateurnight Před měsícem +2

      Maybe after flair dies. I think flair's daughter will be a 20x champion.

    • @bubbacalling
      @bubbacalling Před měsícem +1

      @@mtgamateurnight does his character need those titles?

  • @JRashid90
    @JRashid90 Před měsícem +18

    Props to the interviewer the knowledge and respect he had was awesome to see

  • @madnezz1961
    @madnezz1961 Před měsícem +38

    best quick body slam in history.

  • @AlenAlic
    @AlenAlic Před měsícem +41

    Orton is the GOAT. What a legend.

  • @FABBYFLAME
    @FABBYFLAME Před měsícem +5

    Randy deserves to break every record in wwe, being a fulltimer for two decades is insane

  • @Goatpooh
    @Goatpooh Před měsícem +27

    Idk who the interviewer is but he’s killing it

    • @teecakes
      @teecakes Před měsícem +3

      That's "Gearless" Joe Tessitore, they should've hired him over Peter Rosenberg in WWE but ESPN nabbed him up first

    • @charlielong8941
      @charlielong8941 Před měsícem +1

      @@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.

  • @mdngaming
    @mdngaming Před měsícem +8

    This guy interviewing him is so respectful.

  • @monymiller4005
    @monymiller4005 Před měsícem +31

    I just love how he changed and got more "accessible" over time. Imo this is his best version.

  • @karsontreece2734
    @karsontreece2734 Před měsícem +7

    Tess interviewing is simply amazing

  • @jeremyrosenberger8535
    @jeremyrosenberger8535 Před měsícem +5

    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.

  • @ReeseMan
    @ReeseMan Před měsícem +13

    i like randy he is so grateful for his life love that glad he is doing better health wise

  • @docd0071
    @docd0071 Před měsícem +8

    This was a good interview. Kudos to the interviewer asking clear and concise questions. Orton is a beast he looks better, bigger and heavier.

  • @shawntyler863
    @shawntyler863 Před měsícem +9

    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

  • @TheBoombooman
    @TheBoombooman Před měsícem +9

    Randy the goat best finisher in wwe and cleanest power slam

  • @russenterprise6502
    @russenterprise6502 Před měsícem +14

    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

  • @neogaines2418
    @neogaines2418 Před měsícem +7

    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.

    • @rm22.02
      @rm22.02 Před měsícem

      He sounds grizzled now like a battle-hardened vet. It’s actually badass

  • @anasshahid224
    @anasshahid224 Před měsícem +6

    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.

  • @heelgill
    @heelgill Před měsícem +9

    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.”

  • @HappyDaddy247
    @HappyDaddy247 Před měsícem +12

    The old Randy would have RKO’d that phone.

  • @KK-pm7ud
    @KK-pm7ud Před měsícem +7

    The influx of college athletes is underrated in helping the vets like Orton develop and get bigger. Even look at AJ now.

    • @rm22.02
      @rm22.02 Před měsícem

      Seth and Drew too. Those guys just ascend to the main event scene and become more established vets

    • @user-ww2oq8xr3q
      @user-ww2oq8xr3q Před 13 dny

      ​@@rm22.02Do you think Orton is heavier than Drew now? What do you think is the weight difference?

  • @rogershults5607
    @rogershults5607 Před 3 dny +1

    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

  • @mauricedunham2358
    @mauricedunham2358 Před měsícem +3

    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.

  • @zeref0331
    @zeref0331 Před měsícem +23

    Dang, Randy at 280+ pounds and looks the best that he's ever been

    • @user-ww2oq8xr3q
      @user-ww2oq8xr3q Před 13 dny

      Do you think Orton weighs more than Drew now? What do you think is the weight difference?

  • @009andahalf
    @009andahalf Před měsícem +7

    I would have liked to see Randy Orton and The Rock in a feud. 2 third generation superstars going at it.

  • @cameronransome
    @cameronransome Před měsícem +7

    Wish more interviewers showed as much respect to pro-wrestling as this guy does!! 👍

  • @BlueAmerican26
    @BlueAmerican26 Před měsícem +7

    Great interview.

  • @SlyCarey
    @SlyCarey Před měsícem +5

    My favourite of all time. No one knows how happy I am to see him back and healthy

  • @elcommunicant648
    @elcommunicant648 Před měsícem +4

    GREAT Interview from the GOAT 🔥 With a Great Interviewer by the way !

  • @11sdownie
    @11sdownie Před měsícem +1

    The interviewer is great. Feel like he understands the business.

  • @Always-Hustle
    @Always-Hustle Před měsícem +9

    He's super chill these days....

  • @delaware12pwner
    @delaware12pwner Před 2 dny

    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..

  • @tacoenvy
    @tacoenvy Před měsícem +1

    Excellent questions by Joe, great interview.

  • @BuhdeeProductions
    @BuhdeeProductions Před měsícem +1

    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

  • @saggydumpling7532
    @saggydumpling7532 Před měsícem +2

    The interviewer is fantastic!

  • @Paul_425
    @Paul_425 Před měsícem +3

    Recovery time is even faster if the muscle wasn't cut during spinal fusion. Glad Randy is doing better and what he loves 😊

  • @juwanlamoree7567
    @juwanlamoree7567 Před měsícem +2

    The kobe of the WWE. The black mamba and the viper.

  • @Robj007
    @Robj007 Před měsícem +10

    I love this Randy.

  • @deankay6680
    @deankay6680 Před měsícem +5

    Who is this interviewer? He is amazing!

  • @NeilWarne-tb3qy
    @NeilWarne-tb3qy Před měsícem

    So stoked U come back thanks for all that you do Randy Orton legend killer

  • @SaurabhSingh-cn5zu
    @SaurabhSingh-cn5zu Před měsícem +4

    Randy in Black 🔥

  • @jurgenstrang6366
    @jurgenstrang6366 Před měsícem +1

    So good hearing randy talking about maturing and taking the most of his second chance. One of the all time greats

  • @notoriousnerd
    @notoriousnerd Před měsícem +2

    Great interview

  • @Rko11148
    @Rko11148 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @Vinstinctify1
    @Vinstinctify1 Před měsícem +1

    Randy the go-to guy for me to check out anything wwe these days. Hope he's around for many more years

  • @ApeApe-vs1qv
    @ApeApe-vs1qv Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @Omn1Slash
    @Omn1Slash Před měsícem +1

    The interviewer Joe Tessitore did an amazing job here. Definitely knowledgeable and genuine!

  • @angellucia1987
    @angellucia1987 Před měsícem +4

    One of the greats

  • @saifmahmoud5474
    @saifmahmoud5474 Před měsícem +10

    Okay but the disrespect with the phone call a minute into the interview wasn’t cool ESPN

    • @IkechiUkazu
      @IkechiUkazu Před měsícem +7

      Definitely feel you bro, but I think it was a honest mistake. They probably got chewed out for that

    • @myaccount__7269
      @myaccount__7269 Před měsícem

      Espn is run by commies. What do you expect

  • @KyaloCharles-vn5fk
    @KyaloCharles-vn5fk Před měsícem +3

    God loves you much Randy

  • @user-dv1yc6df9z
    @user-dv1yc6df9z Před měsícem +1

    Randy's Voice Lorded I love his voice alone

  • @robertaustin6302
    @robertaustin6302 Před měsícem

    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! 🤌

  • @ginderkarten6614
    @ginderkarten6614 Před měsícem +1

    Seeing Randy this happy is Gold

  • @charkyicenhour587
    @charkyicenhour587 Před měsícem +3

    RKO!!!
    Huge Arms!!! Scary Choke!!
    Before FacePLant the FlooR being Chiked Out!! Windpipe!! Choked!! Damns.

  • @ranthony2714
    @ranthony2714 Před měsícem +1

    Great interview. So happy for Randy.

  • @nlvassassin
    @nlvassassin Před měsícem +1

    13:43 well he hit it dead on. That RKO is crazy. Just ordered another Randy shirt. He da 🐐

  • @ScarDDT
    @ScarDDT Před měsícem +1

    didn’t know anything about joe before this build to wrestlemania, but i hope he gets involved with pro wrestling more often

  • @joshuacarter2459
    @joshuacarter2459 Před měsícem +3

    Randy Orton is the GOAT in the WWE history💪💯💯💯👍

  • @kennynakawaki
    @kennynakawaki Před měsícem +1

    1:40 aye Newport Beach, CA. I went there last March 2023 at the tide pools for my college bio class.

  • @monte1304
    @monte1304 Před měsícem +1

    I’m so glad he’s back & getter even better

  • @pedroacuna5059
    @pedroacuna5059 Před měsícem +2

    Randy Orton got at Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 that's cool 😎

  • @sickset
    @sickset Před měsícem +1

    Joe is fantastic talking wrestling. More more more!

  • @Steve-xp8we
    @Steve-xp8we Před měsícem +3

    Randy was always in good shape but he’s fricken huge now.

  • @marcuswhite1403
    @marcuswhite1403 Před 26 dny +1

    Glad to see Randy still doing what he loves. Even though wrestling is fake, these guys still put their bodies through so much.

  • @rm22.02
    @rm22.02 Před měsícem +11

    Jesus Christ, Orton is nearly 290 😳

    • @kousikrakshit1295
      @kousikrakshit1295 Před měsícem +6

      The Viper is now the Anaconda 😂

    • @Chris-gw2xg
      @Chris-gw2xg Před měsícem +2

      I mean look at him lol He looked better in 2008-2010 i think.

    • @kousikrakshit1295
      @kousikrakshit1295 Před měsícem +2

      @@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.

    • @rm22.02
      @rm22.02 Před měsícem +2

      @@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

    • @KBlade1
      @KBlade1 Před měsícem

      ​@@kousikrakshit1295The Viper works for Skinny Orton. The Anaconda works for Bulked Orton. That should be his new gimmick!

  • @sirjohnlegion2691
    @sirjohnlegion2691 Před měsícem +1

    I will always know Joe Tessatore as the voice of The easports fight night franchise.

  • @budgibson185
    @budgibson185 Před měsícem +2

    Reason I kept watching wrestling

  • @asifxvenom9465
    @asifxvenom9465 Před měsícem +1

    Randy❤

  • @TommyBlackTB
    @TommyBlackTB Před měsícem +13

    Looks like Randy just woke up LMAO

  • @hrishikeshricky3130
    @hrishikeshricky3130 Před měsícem +1

    Bro who’s this smart interviewer - he’s amazing, knows his stuff well

    • @teecakes
      @teecakes Před měsícem +1

      "Gearless" Joe Tessitore

  • @Monkeysuncle123
    @Monkeysuncle123 Před 18 dny

    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!!!

  • @plicool
    @plicool Před 28 dny

    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

  • @Mr.Wayne.1
    @Mr.Wayne.1 Před měsícem +3

    Absolute LEGEND! Since 2002/early 03, my God🔥💪

  • @christophermoultrie4343
    @christophermoultrie4343 Před měsícem +1

    RANDY ORTON A LEGEND

  • @Cadillac_Jack
    @Cadillac_Jack Před měsícem +1

    W host, well spoken, doesnt make it about him.. love it..
    WE ALL WANT RANDY TO GET 17 WORLD TITLES!

  • @jamiejury7780
    @jamiejury7780 Před měsícem +1

    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

  • @user-dv1yc6df9z
    @user-dv1yc6df9z Před měsícem

    ❤The Voice

  • @kodokumusic7602
    @kodokumusic7602 Před měsícem +2

    Ladies and gentlemen the greatest ever , mr randy orton

  • @RoxanneHernandez-vv2is
    @RoxanneHernandez-vv2is Před měsícem +1

    Wow I love u so much Randy Orton I'm a big fan of u

  • @caioalves7371
    @caioalves7371 Před měsícem +1

    So happy to see him back

  • @cgrf45
    @cgrf45 Před měsícem +1

    Randy has come a long way. He's now the locker room leader.

  • @trepan4944
    @trepan4944 Před měsícem +2

    Randy goes thru back surgery and comes back 101% better. He needs 1 final big championship run before he retires for good.

  • @danielgreen6547
    @danielgreen6547 Před měsícem +1

    He looks fantastic

  • @MaxMawGames
    @MaxMawGames Před měsícem +1

    Fantastic interviewer

  • @joellayne684
    @joellayne684 Před měsícem +2

    The Viper!!!

  • @directedbyvideoguru9418

    such an amazing interviewer