Randy Orton becomes new WWE Champion at WrestleMania 33
"The Eater of Worlds" used psychological warfare to get into the head of his challenger, Randy Orton, on Sunday night at WrestleMania 33.
It didn't work.
With an RKO out of nowhere, "The Viper" overcame the mind games of Bray Wyatt to become a 13-time WWE Champion at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
#TheViper @RandyOrton has VANQUISHED @WWEBrayWyatt to become a 13-time World Champion! #WrestleMania #WWETitle pic.twitter.com/DBOv53aczk
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 3, 2017
There were times during the match when images of maggots, cockroaches, and worms were displayed on the mat to throw off Orton - and benefit Wyatt.
WHAT kind of mind games has @WWEBrayWyatt brought to this #WWETitle match?! #WrestleMania @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/3V6Jz3kdYw
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 3, 2017
With Orton in his crosshairs, Wyatt got into his signature spider walk to set up his finisher, Sister Abigail.
Is it all but over for @RandyOrton as @WWEBrayWyatt eyes his target? #WrestleMania #WWETitle pic.twitter.com/mAk3Y62d65
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 3, 2017
That was when Orton caught Wyatt out of the blue with an RKO, pinning his shoulders for the count of three.
The SECOND #RKO seals the deal as @RandyOrton is ONCE AGAIN @WWE Champion! #WrestleMania #WWETitle pic.twitter.com/6WXMN9IEFu
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2017
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