The dust has settled on WrestleMania 40, but one moment continues to generate buzz: Randy Orton’s brutal RKO on popular streamer IShowSpeed.
Orton, competing in a chaotic three-way match for the United States Championship held by Logan Paul, found himself surprised by a seemingly harmless cameo.
During Paul’s entrance, IShowSpeed, disguised in a giant Prime bottle costume, joined the festivities. Little did anyone know, this playful appearance was about to take a turn.
Later in the match, as Orton stalked Paul, ready to unleash his signature RKO, IShowSpeed made his move. In a moment of unexpected audacity, the streamer reached out and playfully tugged on Orton’s leg. This brazen act ignited “The Viper.”
With a cold fury, Orton grabbed IShowSpeed, hoisted him onto the announce table, and delivered a devastating RKO that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
Despite this electrifying moment, victory ultimately eluded Orton. Logan Paul, capitalizing on the momentary distraction, managed to pin Kevin Owens and retain his championship.
Taking to Instagram, Orton delivered a sarcastic message to IShowSpeed, complete with his signature snake emoji:
“I’d like to wish @ishowspeed a speedy recovery ,”
he wrote. The post perfectly captured Orton’s character – a ruthless competitor with a dry sense of humor.
Orton’s wife, Kim, also joined the social media fun, sharing a clip of the entire interaction.
IShowSpeed, ever the trooper, took to his own platform just hours after the RKO.
While admitting to a headache and a stiff neck, he assured fans he’d be alright, even hinting at a possible hospital visit. His upbeat attitude, despite the brutal maneuver, further endeared him to his audience.
With WrestleMania’s biggest non-wrestling moment still trending, fans are left wondering: Will WWE capitalize on IShowSpeed’s newfound notoriety and bring him back for another encounter?
Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure – the internet is buzzing, and “The Apex Predator” has added a new notch to his very unique wrestling legacy.
