Digging into the Edge and Randy Orton Story
Alright, so today I set aside some time to really get back into that whole Edge versus Randy Orton thing. You know how sometimes a storyline just sticks with you? This was one of them for me, and I figured it was worth revisiting properly, just going through the motions and seeing what I noticed this time around.
First thing I did was just get comfortable. Grabbed a drink, settled in. Didn’t want to just skim highlights; I wanted to kinda relive the key moments. I decided to start not right at the very beginning of their careers, but more focused on their big rivalry, especially after Edge’s comeback. Felt more relevant to what I was thinking about.
Watching the Key Moments Again
So, I pulled up the network. My process was pretty straightforward:
- I started with the build-up after Edge returned at the Rumble. Watched those promos where Orton turned on him. Man, Orton just plays that cold-blooded character so well. And Edge, coming back with all that fire, you felt it.
- Then, I put on their Last Man Standing match from WrestleMania 36. Remember that one? All over the Performance Center. It was long, maybe dragged a bit in spots if I’m honest, but watching it again, I focused on the sheer brutality and the story they were telling of Edge just trying to survive Orton’s onslaught.
- After that, had to watch the Backlash 2020 match. The one they hyped as “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever”. Big claim, right? But watching it closely, you see the effort. They really went for a technical classic, lots of callbacks to mentors and history. It wasn’t just spots; they tried to weave a narrative in the ring. Paid attention to the selling this time, how they reacted to big moves.
- I also rewatched some of the segments around the matches, like the injury angle with Edge after Backlash. That added another layer to Orton’s ruthlessness.
My Thoughts After Revisiting
Spending a few hours just immersed in that feud again gave me a few takeaways. It wasn’t just about watching fights; it was about understanding the narrative arc they built. You had the initial friendship, the betrayal with Rated-RKO years ago, then the deeper, more personal betrayal after Edge’s return.
What really stands out is how personal they made it feel. It tapped into years of real history between them, blurring the lines a bit, which always makes wrestling more compelling. Edge brought the raw emotion, the passion of someone fighting for their career back. Orton was the perfect foil – methodical, sadistic, looking to extinguish that fire.
Honestly, just going through it step-by-step like that, focusing on the matches and the promos in sequence, really solidifies how well that story was told, especially in the beginning stages of Edge’s comeback. It felt like a proper, old-school blood feud updated for the modern era. Good session today, glad I took the time to do it.
