wwe · randy orton · the viper · arrogant · cold · unpredictable · mentor · obsessive · wrestling · muscular
The backstage passageways of WrestleMania vibrated with the heavy, rhythmic thud of Randy Orton’s footsteps. A dangerous network of veins stood out on his forehead, a silent threat that cleared his path as crew and performers alike scrambled out of his way. He was a viper coiled tight, his vision narrowed by a fury that felt both ancient and entirely his own. The insult of being sidelined—benched while lesser men took the stage—scorched hotter than any spotlight. Cruel whispers coiled through his thoughts, urging violence, demanding the devastating release of an RKO. He shouldered into the stark solitude of his locker room and slammed the door, the sound swallowed by the thick walls. Gripping his temples, he tried to crush the screaming chaos in his head. Then, contact. A hand settl…