Joe Hendry answered Randy Orton’s call at WrestleMania 41. (Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images)
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Randy Orton entered WrestleMania 41 without an opponent after Kevin Owens suffered a neck injury in the past few months. Owens’ withdrawal opened the door for TNA Champion Joe Hendry to get a massive opportunity on the grandest stage despite Orton coming out victorious on WrestleMania, Night 2.
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Orton promised his mystery opponent an RKO and went for it right away, only to get countered with a failed roll-up from Hendry. The TNA champ pulled out his usual bag of tricks and engaged the crowd with Orton looking confused, clearly having fun with the match.
Hendry regained momentum after Orton hit some clotheslines and his patented elevated DDT. Hendry recovered to hit a slam and kip-up into his vintage turn to look at the camera. Unfortunately, that’s when the RKO struck. That spelled the relatively quick end for the TNA Champion in Orton’s 20th WrestleMania appearance.
The duo shared a nice little moment after the match, with Orton telling Hendry to look around the arena before another RKO. Orton hilariously mocked Hendry afterward and sailed off into the night.
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Check out highlights of Orton’s win below.
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