5 Qualities that make Randy Orton 'The Number One Guy' in WWE

#3 His gimmick

Who else could have Hardy trusted with this?

Another thing that sets Randy Orton apart is his gimmick. Unlike almost every other Superstar who has set foot in the WWE ring, Orton’s gimmick has primarily remained the same since his debut in WWE.

Dubbed ‘The Legend Killer,’ ‘The Apex Predator’, and ‘The Viper,’ Randy Orton has always stuck with him vicious heel gimmick whenever the need has arisen, which has catapulted him to the top of the company.

In my view, there is no doubt that there has been, nor ever will be, a heel as good as Orton, who has become one of the most feared Superstars in the entire WWE even though he’s not big and bulky like many of the company's 'big men.'

Orton’s work, mind games, and sharpness have allowed him to become a fan-favorite even while he plays a heel. Unlike John Cena, who has mostly remained a babyface in his career, Orton has never been afraid to have the crowd boo him and still love him for what he does.

We’ve seen The Legend Killer compete with three different generations and still make himself look like a top star. From Hulk Hogan to Mustafa Ali, Orton has run through generations of Superstars while keeping his original gimmick alive.