Randy Orton is among the most decorated stars in professional wrestling. The veteran recently opined that a popular internet personality could become a full-time WWE Superstar. For the most recent episode of Speed Goes Pro, IShowSpeed headed to the Performance Center to train like a future WWE Superstar. The YouTuber received training from The Apex Predator before competing in a match against Anthony Luke. The 20-year-old put forth an incredible performance but lost the contest. Thanks for the submission! After the match, Randy Orton told IShowSpeed that although he still has a long way to go, he is certain that the YouTuber has what it takes to be a WWE Superstar. “It takes a very long time to get good at your craft. You got a long way to go. But without a shadow of a doubt, I think you do have what it takes to be a WWE superstar,” Orton told IShowSpeed. The Viper further opined that IShowSpeed is ready, both physically and mentally, to become a professional wrestler. He added that if the online streamer wants, the latter can become a full-time WWE Superstar through hard work and dedication. “He is ready. We’ve got something here. Mentally, he’s there. Physically, he’s got everything it takes. If he wants to stick with this journey, you know, through hard work and dedication, he could one day be a full-time WWE superstar if he wants it,” Orton added. You can check out the entire video below: WWE Hall of Famer wants Randy Orton to turn heel Randy Orton is among the most iconic heels in professional wrestling. However, he has been a babyface since his return from injury at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023. Speaking on TMZ Sports’ Inside the Ring podcast, Mark Henry noted that Randy Orton was being underused. However, the veteran does not want to see The Viper win a championship as a babyface. Henry stated that he wanted Orton to turn heel and claimed playing a bad guy was tailor-made for The Viper. “Some people think he’s being underused right now, and I’m one of those people. But I wouldn’t want Randy to be champion as good guy Randy. I want Randy in the role that’s tailor-made for him-coming in, punting people again, RKO’ing people’s grandmothers and kids, stomping everyone. Let Randy be Randy,” Henry said. It remains to be seen whether WWE has any plans to turn Randy Orton heel in the future. If you use quotes from the first half of this article, please credit IShowSpeed with an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.
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Hulk Hogan’s Son Teases Potential Wrestling Career
Hulk Hogan’s son, Nick, has teased a potential wrestling career. The Hulkster passed away in July at the age of 71. He left behind an in-ring legacy that few can match. Now, it seems his son is hinting at following in his footsteps. A few days ago, Nick shared photos on Instagram of training with NWA star Bryan Idol. This led to speculation about whether he’s preparing for an in-ring career. Thanks for the submission! TMZ Sports had a chat with Nick and asked him if the training with Idol meant a pro wrestling career is on the horizon. While he refused to confirm anything, he did say it is in his blood. He also mentioned wrestling makes him feel closer to his late father. “You never know, you never know, man. It’s in the blood, so you never know. I have always loved the business. Obviously, it makes me feel so much closer to Dad, being around the business and being, kind of, in that environment. I have a lot of love for it, and like I said, it’s in the blood,” he said. When asked if anybody has reached out to him regarding his potential wrestling career, Nick mentioned that he’s in touch with everybody. “I have always been in touch with everybody, and I always try and stay in touch with everybody. I like to be close to those guys and close to the environment in the company. Like I said, it’s a family,” he added. When asked if he has a finishing move, he said he is working on a couple of things, and it never hurts “to drop a leg here and there.” Hulk Hogan’s son penned an emotional note for late father A few days ago, Nick Khan posted an emotional note for his late father, Hulk Hogan, on Instagram. Nick posted a series of photos with the WWE legend and wrote how he misses him every day. He mentioned that the pain of losing him hasn’t gone away, but he is doing a lot of things that would make him proud. He wrote the photos brought back memories of Hulk Hogan, as he feels he is watching over him. If you use quotes from this article, please credit TMZ Sports and give an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.
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4-time WWE World Champion clears the air on retirement; addresses when he might leave wrestling
WWE is headed to San Diego for Survivor Series: WarGames, and one major name has cleared the air about retirement. The veteran in question is Sheamus.
Last month, Sheamus returned to television following an intense feud with Rusev, which concluded in France. The Celtic Warrior has endured multiple severe injuries in the past, and with some of his peers entering their final runs or announcing retirements in the coming months or years, fans have been curious about his future.
The three-time WWE Champion and one-time World Heavyweight Champion recently set the record straight about his in-ring retirement plans and when he might consider hanging up his wrestling boots in the Stamford-based promotion.
In an appearance on RAW Recap, the 47-year-old RAW star addressed various topics since his return to the red brand, including John Cena and The Judgment Day. During the discussion, the multi-time World, Tag Team, and United States Champion expressed that he’s not retiring anytime soon, insisting he’s just getting started.
“I think it’s the intensity that’s something that I’ve always leaned into, and that’s really what sets me apart. I feel like that’s why I’m still in the game. You know, people talk about John Cena retiring, and I think he’s like a year older than me, and I feel like I’m just getting started. Last week, I was in there with JD [McDonagh], man, and just ripping it up,” Sheamus said.
Moreover, he revealed that retirement might only be considered if he’s no longer able to give 100% in the ring, regardless of the match or show.
“The day I don’t go out there and give 100% or give it everything that I possibly have every single match—I don’t care if it’s RAW, SmackDown, NXT, or if it’s Main Event that they tape before the show—I won’t go out there and not give everything I have in every single match, and especially with my neck,” Sheamus explained.
### Sheamus Feuds with The Judgment Day on WWE RAW
After concluding his feud with Rusev on the red brand, Sheamus took a hiatus for a few weeks before recently making his return. Since coming back, The Celtic Warrior crossed paths with The Judgment Day and lost a one-on-one match against JD McDonagh.
The rivalry escalated this week when Sheamus came to the aid of AJ Styles and Dragon Lee during their title match. The veteran chased Dirty Dom away, allowing the champions to retain over Finn Balor and JD McDonagh.
Sheamus continues to demonstrate his passion and intensity inside the ring, making it clear that he’s far from considering retirement.
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