Fans in France turned out in huge fashion at WWE Backlash. Lyon was popping and they also sang Randy Orton’s famous Voices theme song on his way to the ring. All that love was great for Kevin Owens to see.
Kevin Owens recently discussed his emotional reaction to the crowd’s response to Randy Orton at WWE Backlash. Owens and Orton teamed up but were defeated by Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga. Reflecting on the event on last week’s episode of The Bump, Owens highlighted the crowd’s support for Orton.
Discussing the audience’s reaction to Orton, Owens said, “The most amazing part for me was actually seeing the love and respect they showed Randy because, not to dwell on it, but Randy is somebody I’ve looked up to for so long, before I even got to WWE as an aspiring wrestler and then once I got here, someone who, in my opinion, is exactly what a veteran should be and what we all aspire to be as far as an example in the locker room. [He] Wasn’t always perfect in his younger years but readily admits to it, owns up to the mistakes he’s made. He’s truly a leader without wanting to be one, without saying he’s a leader. He doesn’t have to say he’s a locker room leader, he just is.”
Owens shared his feelings about the moment: “He was soaking it in and I tell … it meant a lot to him and that made me almost a little emotional honestly. Before the match started, when he was coming out, like doing his pose in the corner … that was a really special moment, that’s what I take away the most from that whole thing. And the fans, they were incredible all night, but what they did for Randy and giving him the love and respect he deserves, that was really cool.”
We will have to see when WWE teams Orton and Owens once again, but that team could pop up again in the future.
