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Randy Orton warns Tom Brady to watch his back: "I'd love to hit him with an RKO"

The legendary wrestler did not like what the NFL champion said about the wrestlers' athleticism

Randy Orton and Tom Brady
Randy Orton and Tom Brady
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If Tom Brady is reading this, he better watch out, watch out, watch out, watch out... because the "The Legend Killer" is around. WWE superstar and influential figure Randy Orton has placed the seven-time Super Bowl champion as a new top target on his death list.

During a recent appearance on ESPN's Get Up, Orton addressed Brady's polarizing comments regarding the athleticism required for WWE, signaling that the NFL legend might want to keep his head covered after saying that pro wrestling was "cute".

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It all started after an episode of Logan Paul'sImpaulsive podcast. As the two prepared for the upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Saudi Arabia, Paul, a current WWE superstar, attempted to compare his in-ring athleticism to that of NFL elites like Saquon Barkley.

Brady, the ultimate competitor, was not having it and said the words that triggered all the reactions:

"It's cute. I love WWE, it's very cute, but honestly, this is like real football. This is real competition

Orton said the words heard in his head

Of course, for Randy Orton, a 14-time World Champion known for his cold, calculated demeanor, saw the clip and did not hesitate on saying his opinion when ESPN's Peter Schrager asked if there was anyone left he would like to drop with his famous signature move, the RKO.

"I did see a recent podcast Logan Paul put on... and Tom Brady had a few things to say about pro wrestling. I think he called it quote-unquote 'cute.' I've never met him, but I'd love to meet Tom and hit him with an RKO. I'd say he'd be at the top of the list

The RKO, famous for coming "out of nowhere," has been delivered to legends like Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker, but Brady, without a doubt, would represent Orton's biggest legend hunt to date.

As Brady enjoys his new life working for Fox Sports, he is finding that in 2026, the "Legend Killer" will always be watching. Whether Brady actually feels what it is to receive an RKO or not, Orton has made one thing clear: if they ever meet, the GOAT will surely be counted to three.

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