10 Best RKOs in WWE History

#9 Christian- SummerSlam, 2011

Randy Orton RKOs Christian on top of steel steps

Randy Orton and Christian's feud from 2011 was arguably the best feud of the year for WWE, that particular year. Orton and Christian traded some spectacular wins against each other, with both men eventually facing-off against each other in a No Holds Barred match at The Biggest Event of The Summer.

As expected, both Orton and Christian dished out some brutal punishment against each other, with the winner eventually getting the opportunity to walk out with the WWE World Heavyweight Title around their waist. Midway through the match, Christian was seemingly in control of the bout, until he made the fatal mistake of climbing up to the top rope with looking to cause further damage to Orton.

However, as soon as 'Captain Charisma' leaped-off the top rope, he was caught with an RKO from Orton in mid-air and was driven straight into the steel steps.

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