Randy Orton Was Furious After WWE Pitched Creative Idea Involving His Ex-Wife And Daughter

Randy Orton wants to keep his work at work and his home life at home.

Randy Orton is a temperamental guy, not only in his on screen character but backstage as well. He has been involved in many altercations and backstage incidents over the years.

While speaking on The Universal Wrestling Podcast, former WWE writer Matt McCarthy revealed that WWE’s then-Senior Vice President of Creative and Development Eric Pankowski wanted a superstar to reference Orton’s daughter and his ex-wife Samantha Speno during an angle. McCarthy then stated that Orton was furious at the suggestion:

“Whoever his opponent was was going to mention Randy’s wife and Randy’s daughter. I believe that this was the scenario, and Randy blew his stack… Randy was just like, ‘Why don’t we keep my f***ing work at my f***ing work? Leave my f***ing family in my f***ing family’s house,’ or something like that. It was just like, ‘Wow, I don’t think Randy likes this idea.’ That was wild.”

Matt McCarthy On The Universal Wrestling Podcast

It’s clear that Orton is not a fan of bringing his personal life into on screen rivalries. What do you make of Randy’s reaction? Let us know in the comments section or on our social media pages!

H/T to RingsideNews for transcription

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