Published 23:09 IST, December 3rd 2019

Throwback: The Undertaker challenges Randy Orton inside the Hell In A Cell at Armageddon

The Undertaker had challenged Randy Orton inside 'Hell In A Cell' on December 2, 2005, edition of Smackdown after the 'Legend Killer' had attacked him earlier

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Undertaker and Randy Orton h a huge rivalry in year 2005. It all started at Wrestlemania 21 where a young Orton came close to break Taker's undefeated streak at showpiece event but fell short in end. A couple of months later, 'Legend Killer' would RKO 'Deman' to cost him his match against JBL and announced that he was officially on Smackdown. duo along with Randy's far 'Cowboy' Bob Orton would n involve in a fierce rivalry. Things got out of control when Orton exceeded all limits at a Smackdown event.

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When Taker challenged Orton inside 'Cell'

On December 2, 2005, episode of Smackdown which was held at Cincinnati, Ohio, Undertaker h cleared n World Tag Team Champions Kane and Big Show from ring after which he was struck by an RKO from Randy Orton. Orton n went on to take a rod from low-rider and that is when 'Phenom' sat up, came out of ring, thrashed young superstar and just when he was about to chokeslam him, Cowboy Orton attacked Taker from behind. Seizing an opportunity, former world champion hit him on he with rod after which he put De Man in low-rider and crashed it at entrance. Both far and son were delighted after y h got rid off Undertaker.

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Orton who emerged victorious over Matt Hardy that night was in for a shock when lights went off and Undertaker started playing mind games with him. young man looked to run through entrance but lightning struck out of nowhere and path through which he h planned to escape caught fire. He n attempted to flee from crowd area but his way was blocked by a casket. In short, Randy Orton h nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. youngest World Heavyweight Champion was panic-stricken.  Finally, he came inside ring, kneeled down and begged Undertaker for forgiveness. However, Take me it crystal clear that he would show Orton how ruthless he can be when he said ''Hell In A Cell'' as a shell-shocked third-generation superstar put his hands on he in disbelief. 

What happened reafter?

Hell In A Cell match between Randy Orton and Undertaker was scheduled at Armageddon 2005 which was final pay-per-view of year. Heing into contest, Taker played some more mind games with Orton and on night of event, defeated Legend Killer in what was a brutal match to end ir rivalry.

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20:14 IST, December 3rd 2019