There are few grapplers on the current WWE roster that can stand toe-to-toe with Randy Orton. The man is a third-generation WWE Superstar. He is a 12-time World Champion and the youngest man to ever hold the coveted World Heavyweight Championship. He has been known as The Legend Killer and The Viper, and for years, he has been one of the most dangerous men in WWE.
His finishing maneuver, the RKO, is a three-quarter facelock front face bulldog, otherwise known as a jumping cutter. It's easily the most devastating move in WWE today. Not only does the move smash an opponent's face into the ring, but Orton can utilize the move at the drop of a hat from any position. It doesn't matter if his opponent is on the ground or in the air - Orton can and will hit the RKO at a moment's notice.
Nearly every superstar on the WWE roster has suffered the wrath of the RKO, and now it has morphed into an Internet video phenomenon. Watch as Orton unleashes the devastating RKO on everyone from Middle-Earth icons to failed skateboarders in the videos and Vines below:
It may not be in the best taste to be laughing at other people's missteps, but that doesn't stop these videos from being hysterical.
While it's true that many of the effects in the videos above look like something from an old Mortal Kombat game, the actual RKO is just as entertaining to watch. Orton's become famous for managing to use the move in a split-second, and it's led to more than a few come-from-behind victories throughout the years.
If you need any further convincing, here's what the RKO looks actually looks like:
It's definitely not something you'd want to experience in person.
Photo: Ed Webster (cropped)
