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Randy Orton’s music hit, then Orton walked out on stage flanked by Cody and Teddy. Hey, they’re actually wearing clothes. Orton’s entourage behind him include suits with briefcases, rent-a-security, and armed security. Maybe they need to hire the dude who manages the Jonas Brothers. He seems to get the job done. Orton makes his decision next.
Orton reminded us that he has a championship match at WrestleMania. He said he’s challenging the winner of Edge vs. Cena tonight. Orton said many thought he would be challenging Triple H for the World Title, but that’s not happening because Hunter is going to jail. Orton is pressing charges against Hunter for assault with a deadly weapon. We all saw it! Orton said he dropped his sledgehammer before Hunter even entered the ring. Orton innocently said he wanted to handle their issues like grown men, but Hunter used his weapon with excess force.
Orton said if he did not escape Hunter, then he might have lost his career or his life. Orton told Hunter to come out and say anything he needs to say now, otherwise he’s going to be put away for a very long time. Hunter’s music hit and it’s time to play the game. Hunter had a sledgehammer slung over his leather jacket, then he stopped on stage and told Orton he has a disease called IED. Hunter said Orton isn’t in control of his actions, but he’s in complete control of his actions. Hunter slowly started walking to the ring, then the security stepped up in front of Orton in the ring.
SuperHunter measured security with his hammer, then he dropped it on the mat ringside. Hunter did a Flair turnaround pose to show he has no other weapon, then he slowly entered the ring after Orton told security to drop back. He’s got a gun! Sorry, too much CSI. Hunter pointed to Orton’s entourage that they all tell him what he wants to hear, but Hunter’s going to tell him what he needs to hear. Hunter said it’s not about Vince or Stephanie, it’s about you. He said Orton needs to face him at WrestleMania and beat him for the WWE Title. You gotta avenge the moment that defines your life, Randy.
The moment: Evolution. Hunter said he watched Orton become the youngest World champ in history, but what happened the next night? Hunter reminded Orton that he turned on him and beat the heck out of him. How long was that title reign? Hunter won right away, then he said he wasn’t happy for Orton’s success. Hunter said he’s not a good person himself. Hunter said he made a conscious decision to take what was his. Hunter tried to convince Orton to face him. He played the fear card and shouted right in Orton’s ear that he’s been afraid his whole life because deep down inside of him, he doesn’t have what it takes.
Hunter said Orton can stand here and hide behind his security and such, but he knows the truth. Truth is Orton is that same kid; that same little kid that was carrying my bags around in Evolution. Orton turned his head in disgust as the crowd booed. Hunter called him that same little boy with all the talent in the world, but ultimately gutless. Orton’s IED was starting to flare up as Hunter pressed closer. Orton’s lawyer stepped in and told Hunter to turn himself into security. Security grabbed Hunter to pull him away, but Orton shouted to let him go.
Security backed away, then Orton said he’s changed his mind. No Edge vs. Cena winner, but Hunter for the title at WrestleMania. Orton told Hunter under one condition: you don’t touch me and I don’t touch you. If you touch me without physical provocation, then you spend WrestleMania behind bars. Orton asked Hunter if we have a deal. Hunter sternly said, “Deal” then he dropped the mic and left.
Orton stopped Hunter on the entranceway by saying it felt great to kick the old man in the skull. Same when he did the same thing to Shane. But, Hunter, oh Hunter, when I hit the RKO on your wife, Stephanie, I replay that over and over in my head. Orton said he can still smell Stephanie’s scent. He went into an IED Herbal Essence moment describing her skin on his hands. Orton said he wonders if she remembers anything past being slammed right down into the ground. Hunter had enough and stormed back into the ring to get face-to-face with Orton.
Hunter reminded Orton that the last time they fought back in the ring, he broke Orton’s collarbone. He said that was just business. This is personal, he said in a gravely voice. “I’m going to break your neck!” Hunter screamed in Orton’s face. He dropped the mic and stormed out of the ring while Orton gritted his teeth in the ring. Wow. Excellent segment to set up Hunter vs. Orton. It’s going to fun watching Orton push Hunter’s buttons on Raw for the next five weeks.
Opened: July 16th, 2004
