10 Most Controversial Randy Orton WWE Backstage Stories

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Randy Orton has long been a controversial figure in professional wrestling. He debuted in 2002 and immediately seemed destined to be a star. Even when he was sidelined with an injury very early into his career, WWE decided to keep him on TV and make sure fans didn’t forget about him. He quickly joined up with Triple H’s evolution and it was obvious WWE saw big things in the future for Randy Orton.

He soon became the youngest World Champion in history, although many saw that as a way to take the distinction away from the recently departed Brock Lesnar. It wasn’t really a full show of faith for Orton, it was a WWE dig at Brock. Since then, on screen he’s always been at the top of the card, feuding with the likes of John Cena, CM Punk and Triple H. However, off screen his life has always been a bit more tumultuous.

Over the course of a fourteen year career, he’s been embroiled in drug scandals, backstage brawls, temper tantrums and so much more. With his popularity soaring thanks to #RKOVines, there has never been more interest in Randy Orton, so here are just ten of the most shocking backstage controversies from Randy Orton’s storied life.