Triple H and Randy Orton have been an iconic duo in WWE, engaging in numerous rivalries and besting each other on multiple occasions. During the PG Era (2008 to 2013), ‘The Game’ clashed once again with ‘The Viper.’ In 2009, Randy Orton led the Legacy faction, including Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase as members.
After Orton provoked the Cerebral Assassin with his faction, Triple H retaliated by invading Orton’s home with a sledgehammer. This incident occurred just before their scheduled match at WrestleMania 25.
When Triple H broke into Randy Orton’s house to beat him
Triple H and Randy Orton were once teammates in the Evolution faction alongside Ric Flair and Batista. After Randy turned heel in the Attitude Era, he used his faction to destroy anybody who stood in his way. Their feud started after ‘The Viper’ attacked former WWE chairman Vince McMahon with a Punt Kick.
Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon intervened to save their father, but the Apex Predator put them down with an RKO. Triple H refrained from taking action at first. However, after his wife got attacked ‘The Game’ took it personally.
Their rivalry became one of the greatest highlights of that year, with an iconic moment for fans being when Randy handcuffed Triple H and executed a DDT on his wife. Following the move, he kissed her right in front of her husband. Right after that Hunter Hearst Helmsley, decided to attack Orton at the most unexpected place, his home, and destroyed him before their title bout.
Triple H vs Randy Orton face-to-face: Who won the most?
WWE saw 16 matches between Triple H and Randy Orton in their decades of tenure in the company. Randy has won six matches against ‘The Game’ and Triple H has emerged victorious ten times. Their first singles match was for the World Heavyweight Championship, which the Cerebral Assassin won.
Triple H initiated his rivalry with Orton after the latter defeated Chris Benoit in Summerslam 2004, becoming the youngest World Champion. Following this achievement, the 54-year-old superstar expelled Orton from Evolution and faced him at Unforgiven 2004. As expected, Triple H secured the victory, leveraging his superior prowess and experience.
Another fan-favorite Triple H vs. Randy Orton match occurred at No Mercy 2007, where they clashed for the WWE Championship. The match witnessed both superstars employing every move in their arsenal to secure the gold. Towards the end, as Randy prepared for his finisher, ‘The Game’ reversed the move and pushed him to the corner. Utilizing the momentum, Triple H executed a roll-up pin, surprisingly securing the victory.
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