Ranking all of Randy Orton’s betrayals in WWE from worst to best

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Over the years, Randy Orton has betrayed many WWE Superstars. In this listicle, we will rank them from best to worst! Without further ado, let’s get started.

#6. Legacy

Randy Orton started the faction Legacy alongside Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. The group of multi-generational stars found significant success in WWE, with Orton becoming the World Champion, and Rhodes and DiBiase becoming tag team champions during their tenure.

However, cracks began to form when The American Nightmare’s interference inadvertently cost The Viper a potential WWE Championship victory against Sheamus at Royal Rumble 2010. Orton reacted by attacking Rhodes after the match, which was the beginning of the end for The Legacy.

The group once again tried to unite on the February 22 episode of RAW, teaming up to take on Yoshi Tatsu, Evan Bourne, and Kofi Kingston in a six-man tag team match. However, Orton wasn’t ready to be a team player, attacking both Rhodes and DiBiase in the middle of the match and walking away. All of this led to a Triple Threat Match between all the members at WrestleMania 26, which The Viper won.

#5. Ric Flair

Ric Flair was once a mentor of Randy Orton during the Evolution days. Their relationship changed a lot throughout the years, but in 2020, The Viper crossed all the lines.

Orton once again revived The Legend Ki**er character and was joined by Flair, who assisted The Apex Predator in taking down several veterans. However, The Nature Boy also ended up becoming the 14-time World Champion’s victim.

On the August 10, 2020, episode of RAW, Orton betrayed Flair, hitting him with a low blow followed by a punt kick to end their alliance.

#4. The Authority

Randy Orton was one of the original members of The Authority, but in 2014, things started falling apart due to The Viper’s differences with Seth Rollins. On the October 27 episode of RAW, Triple H tried to settle the dispute between Orton and Rollins, but The Apex Predator ended up hitting an RKO on The Architect, officially turning on the heel stable.

#3. Stacy Keibler

In early 2005, Randy Orton and Stacy Keibler began an on-screen romantic relationship. The Viper then decided that he wanted to end The Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania.

To prove that he was willing to do whatever it took to defeat The Phenom at The Show of Shows, Orton betrayed Stacy by hitting her with an RKO right after sharing a kiss. This segment is still remembered as one of the most shocking moments in WWE history.

#2. Randy Orton turns on Cody Rhodes

The latest entry in the list, and possibly, the most gruesome of them all. Randy Orton won the 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber Match to earn an Undisputed WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 42. Cody Rhodes dethroned Drew McIntyre for the title on the March 6 episode of RAW.

During the contract signing between Orton and Rhodes on March 13, The Viper turned on his former mentee, destroying him. Fans were shocked and almost uncomfortable seeing the sheer brutality of the betrayal.

#1. The Wyatt Family

In late 2016, Randy Orton surprisingly joined The Wyatt Family after feuding with them for months. Bray and Orton even became the SmackDown Tag Team Champions during The Viper’s tenure in the group.

However, The Apex Predator soon showed his true colors after he won the 2017 Royal Rumble Match. Orton first made Bray Wyatt, who was the WWE Champion at that time, believe that he was devoted to him by relinquishing his shot at WrestleMania 33.

However, on the February 28 episode of SmackDown, The 14-time World Champion burned down The Wyatt Family Compound in a shocking moment, revealing his true intentions and challenging Bray Wyatt for the WWE Championship at The Show of Shows.

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