Before you begin reading this column, I would like to make something perfectly clear; yes, I am a newer wrestling fan. This was made obvious by my false (and rather embarrassing) statement on one of my feedback letters about why Bret left the WWF (I apologize to Bret fans everywhere.) This time, I'll make sure I have my facts straight before it comes out of my mouth... Keyboard... Wherever it comes from. Anyway, onto business.

After reading a previous Obsessed column concerning the Undertaker/Randy Orton match at WM21, I realized how much controversy it sparked. But it's not The Undertaker I'm writing about; it's the Legend Killer, Randy Orton. I'll be the first to admit it; I like watching Orton's matches. It's obvious that wrestling is in his blood. He's got the 'it' without a doubt. I find the most surprising thing about him is his speed. Orton's 6'4, 250+ pound frame has the agility of someone half his size. He's very quick on his feet and, on occasion, the turnbuckle. Once he steps into the ring, his focus is set like a laser beam; it seems almost nothing can break his concentration (except for... well, himself.) He delivers a great DDT and seems to have that sort of "gravity defying" power only so many superstars possess. When he does his dropkick or the RKO, he seems to kind of hang in the air for a second before falling. At first, I thought the RKO was one of those hyped up finishers like the FU. But, I've grown to like it more. He gets amazing height when he does the RKO, his whole body going level with their head. Say what you want, but I can't get enough of Orton.

But that infatuation is only as far as the ring goes. Apparently, Randy Orton is somewhat of a jackass in real life. Okay, he's a BIG jackass in real life. He's arrogant, rude and plays women like an X-BOX. Like, for example, just a while ago; he decides to hit on one of the many nameless divas the company sort of picks up every now and then. She blows him off, so what does he do" Shits in her bag... Literally! I always knew Orton was a rumored asshole, but when I heard he went that far" That gave me an idea of just how bad this guy really is. And not only is he obnoxious, but he's an arrogant bastard, too. I couldn't imagine it even possible to be more cocky than his character, but hey, when it comes to bad traits, Orton always finds a way to surprise us, doesn't he" Obviously, his push has given him a big head. But as long as it's not literal, their will always be a Randy Orton fan or two out there somewhere if you get what I mean.

The big question is this; does he really deserve his push" I think he could deserve it, but he's not earning it now. Orton's monster push seems to be making his already god-awful ego worse. What they should do is squash Orton's character until he can learn a thing or two about how to behave himself like a twenty-four year old man, not a sixteen year old kid. Crime and punishment works for kindergarteners, and since Orton's close enough, do it! If he wants that push, he should have to grow up and earn it. You can't deny he has good potential. Too bad he has to be such a jackass at times.

But, whether you like Orton or hate him, may as well get used to him sooner rather than later. Face it; he's not going anywhere but up right now, and he'll just keep going up until either there's nowhere to go or he self destructs and finds himself at the bottom of the barrel. Keep in mind he's only twenty four years old. At the bare minimum, he's got another ten, fifteen years left on him (providing he smartens up and settles down.) But, your guys' opinions matter just as much as mine. So voice it; what do you think of Orton" Love him" Hate him" Maybe a bit of both" I'll let you decide.

by Ditto Robertson ..