Randy Orton Delivers Fiery Response to Tom Brady's 'Cute' WWE Comments
WWE legend Randy Orton has sent a clear message to seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, and he certainly didn't hold back. The wrestling superstar declared he would "love to meet Tom and hit him with an RKO" after the former NFL quarterback described professional wrestling as "cute" during a recent podcast appearance. Orton shared his pointed reaction during a featured segment on ESPN's popular morning show Get Up, and his words have ignited conversations across both the sports entertainment and football communities.
The Origin of the Controversy: Brady's Podcast Remarks
This brewing conflict traces back to an episode of Impaulsive, the podcast hosted by WWE star Logan Paul. During their conversation, Paul attempted to draw comparisons between his athletic performance in WWE and the abilities of NFL players like Saquon Barkley. Brady, while smiling, offered a firm rebuttal to this comparison. "It's cute. I love WWE, it's very cute, but honestly, this is like real football. This is real competition," Brady stated. That single, seemingly dismissive word—"cute"—appears to have struck a nerve with one of WWE's most decorated veterans.
Orton's Direct Challenge on National Television
When Randy Orton joined the panel on ESPN's Get Up, host Peter Schrager posed a direct question: was there anyone left on his list of desired targets for his iconic RKO finishing move? Orton responded without hesitation, immediately referencing Brady's podcast comments. "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," Orton declared emphatically.
This response is quintessential Randy Orton. Throughout his storied career, he has been famously known as "The Legend Killer," building his reputation by targeting and defeating the biggest names in the industry. His RKO maneuver, famous for its sudden and unpredictable execution, has been delivered to wrestling icons including Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker, earning its "out of nowhere" reputation among the WWE Universe.
Tom Brady's Current Endeavors and Fan Reactions
Tom Brady, who retired from the NFL as arguably the greatest quarterback of all time, has transitioned into a broadcasting role with Fox Sports. He is also preparing to participate in the upcoming Fanatics Flag Football event in Saudi Arabia, which served as the backdrop for the initial podcast conversation that sparked this exchange.
At present, this remains verbal sparring without any official match or collaborative event scheduled between the two sports icons. However, the public back-and-forth has generated significant buzz and engagement from fans of both WWE and the NFL. Online reactions have been mixed, with some interpreting the exchange as lighthearted, competitive banter between athletes from different disciplines, while others believe Orton is genuinely motivated to defend the honor and physical legitimacy of professional wrestling as a sport.
One thing is certain: Randy Orton took clear exception to the characterization of his profession as "cute." Should Tom Brady ever find himself in a WWE environment, Orton has made it abundantly clear that he would be more than prepared to demonstrate the very real, and very impactful, nature of his craft.
