What comparison was made between WWE's Randy Orton and AEW's The Young Bucks? Know the story

Randy Orton and The Young Bucks are the cornerstones of their respective promotions. [IMAGE CREDITS: WWE Gallery and AEW YouTube]
Randy Orton and The Young Bucks are the cornerstones of their respective promotions. [Image via: WWE.com and AEW YouTube]

Randy Orton is among the most intimidating WWE Superstars of all time. His cold-hearted mannerisms strike fear into the hearts of opponents. In addition to utilizing his strength, The Viper employs clever tactics inside the ring to break apart his competitors, both physically and psychologically.

Having been a part of WWE's main roster since April 2002, Orton has significantly evolved as an in-ring performer, becoming one of the greatest stars to grace the ring. Interestingly, The Young Bucks have also been in the wrestling business for almost two decades and have helped revolutionize the modern era of tag team wrestling. The duo of Matthew and Nicholas Jackson is known for their insane agility and breathtaking maneuvers. However, their combat style has often drawn criticism from the fans and the critics alike.

While some veterans seem impressed by The Bucks' awe-inspiring moves, a few have slammed them for not paying attention to the "selling" aspect of their performance. Former WWE executive Eric Bischoff compared The Viper and The Young Bucks, stating that Orton's solitary "glance" means a lot more than The Bucks' in-ring prowess. Bischoff even applauded Orton for focusing on the intricacies of being a pro wrestler.

While speaking on the Wrestling Shoot Interviews, the Hall of Famer said:

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"You look at Randy Orton and you realize that you could watch Randy Orton in a 15-minute wrestling match, and Randy Orton can do more with a look than most guys can physically thoughout. I mean Randy Orton could accomplish more with a glance than The Young Bucks can in a main event match on a pay-per-view."

Eric Bischoff believes that The Original Elite may no longer get a deal with WWE

Before signing with AEW in 2019, Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks held talks with WWE about signing a potential deal with the Stamford-based promotion. The discussions did not lead to anything, and The Elite went on to become the cornerstones of All Elite Wrestling.

Eric Bischoff recently commented on how being associated with AEW has dealt a blow to The Elite's market value. As per the former WCW Executive, All Elite Wrestling has lowered the general perception surrounding the trio, even though they are making a healthy amount of money.

The 69-year-old veteran believes that The Elite would not bag a deal with WWE in 2024 if they were to become free agents. The Stamford-based promotion might not have any interest in bringing in Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks, as their connection to AEW has damaged their reputation

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