Published 20:07 IST, December 9th 2019
WWE Throwback: When the Undertaker played mind games with Randy Orton
The Undertaker played a few mind games with Randy Orton on the December 9, 2005, episode of Smackdown i.e. over a week before their 'Hell In A Cell' match
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WWE fans witnessed a great rivalry between Undertaker and Randy Orton in 2005 which lasted for entire year. It h all started when Orton h challenged Taker at Wrestlemania 21 where 'Legend Killer' failed to break Undertaker's undefeated streak. However, things did t end right re as former world champion would renew ir rivalry a couple of months later. Meanwhile, Orton would also get better of 'Deman' by treacherous means as this rivalry progressed. However, leing up to ir final match of year, Undertaker intimidated Randy Orton by indulging in some cruel mind games.
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Undertaker plays mind games with Randy Orton
It happened on December 9, 2005, episode of Smackdown that took place at University of South Carolina. Undertaker h challenged Randy Orton inside 'Hell In A Cell' at Armddon previous week and h left Orton frozen with fear. Unlike previous week, 'Legend Killer' was all charged up and he told his far 'Çowboy Bob Orton' that he was going to call out Undertaker but, his far asked him to reconsider his decision. youngest World Heavyweight Champion n went to ring, called out 'Phem' and asked him to settle everything right re. neless, Taker responded with a Hell In A Cell promo and me his intentions clear.
It was beginning of things to come. Later, Orton started to get illusions about 'Deman' stalking him. While freshening up, he saw 'Phem' behind him when he h looked at mirror but on turning back, he was t re. n, when Randy decided to have a chat with his far after some time, he saw that second generation superstar's face was covered with blood. former member of Evolution n decided to leave arena but just when far-son duo was making an exit, y walked past a monitor with Undertaker's face on it, and eyes followed m. While y tried to get inside car, it was locked from inside and to ir surprise it drove away with one inside it. His night was summed up when Josh Maws came out to interview him but his voice was that of Undertaker.
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''Enjoying ride Randy? Well, highway to hell doesn't stop until you come to a de-end. Armddon. Hell In A Cell'', said Maws in Taker's voice as a shell-shocked Randy Orton looked on.
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What happened reafter?
Hell In A Cell match between Randy Orton and Undertaker was scheduled at Armddon 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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19:11 IST, December 9th 2019