Randy Orton reposts a viral DM tweet, and fans flood the internet with hilarious reactions

Randy Orton has caused a stir on the internet after reposting a viral tweet on X. The tweet in question featured a woman's screenshot of a DM wherein a suitor replied to her story saying that he would "fight 09 Randy Orton" for the woman's number. For the uninitiated, the person referenced Orton's infamous 2009 heel persona.

Reposting the same, the 44-year-old wrestler joked:

"Bro really willing to risk it all for you."

Orton's playful assertion was a mic-drop moment, with fans reacting with memes, jokes, and humorous quips. From users jokingly asking the woman to share her number right away to individuals in astonishment that the wrestling sensation responded to some random tweet, the reactions are endless.

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Social media reacts to Randy Orton's tweet

Fans made jokes about how Orton in 2009 was the most dangerous and even the present-day 2025 Orton would not dare engage in a fight with his past self. Some even joked that nobody in their right mind would risk anything to challenge '09 Orton.

A user @RodneyAhenkan_ declared:

"2025 Orton wouldn’t even take on 2009 Orton 😂"

One user @YKWrestling humorously stated:

"2009 Randy Orton was one of Satan's greatest soldiers."

Some of the users joked that if the guy was going to risk everything for the number, he at least deserved a text back. Others jokingly stood behind him, saying the woman should give him her number now that Orton himself had validated the tweet.

A user @YYSP120120 mentioned:

"That man just offered to take a RKO for her… she better give him the number."

Another user @anthonybrinson0 stated:

"The legend killer himself has even spoken, that man at least deserves a text back from her or sum 😂💀"

Meanwhile, most of the users were not able to believe that it was indeed Orton who responded. They initially thought it was a parody page or a fan account until they noticed the verified check.

One user @xoxoelsa mentioned:

"thought this was a fan account at first 😭"

Users playfully cheered the guy's bravery, declaring that he had some guts to even propose going up against 2009 Orton. Others went completely overboard, dramatizing just how invincible Orton was during those times.

A user @ArtsRayne mentioned:

"Gotta love that dedication lmao 09 randy orton was a beast."

A user @Anvavxx playfully noted:

"He didn’t want a date, he wanted a battle for honor 😂"

One user @Stromitty said:

"'09 Randy Orton still gives me nightmares."

A user @realonx1 made it clear:

"“I’d fight 09 Randy Orton for your number” that brother got a deathwish 😭"

Meanwhile, users noted that despite all this, the woman likely still did not give the guy her number—inspiring jokes on how utterly unstoppable women are.

A user @wavu_is_active highlighted:

"Bro said “I’d arm wrestle a bear for your number” and got bounced 😭😭😭 Fear women boys."

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What is Randy Orton's infamous 2009 heel?

Orton's heel persona in 2009 was defined by brutal intensity and willingness to use extreme methods to succeed. He was involved in a feud with John Cena, which involved several high-stakes matches.

He was even embroiled in rivalries with top stars such as Triple H and Kofi Kingston.

At this time, Orton was also the leader of the faction The Legacy, which consisted of wrestlers Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase.

Orton took the nickname The Viper during this time. His persona was likened to a snake—deceptive and deadly—able to strike at any second.

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