Randy Orton is never short on confidence, and heading into his record 10th Elimination Chamber appearance, the WWE legend made it crystal clear he still has plenty of unfinished business — both inside the ring and outside of it.
Speaking on ESPN’s Get Up on Monday, February 23, 2026, Orton opened up about his storied career, his Chamber legacy, and the one person outside of professional wrestling he would love to hit with an RKO right now — Tom Brady.
Randy Orton and the Brady Beef
It all started when Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, casually described pro wrestling as “cute.” That single word was enough to light a fire under Orton, who wasted no time firing back in true Viper fashion.
He made it loud and clear on Get Up that Brady’s dismissive comment did not sit well with him. The WWE veteran expressed that he would genuinely love the opportunity to introduce Brady to one of the most iconic finishing moves in sports entertainment history. For him, calling pro wrestling anything less than elite is a bold move — and one that apparently comes with consequences.
The moment resonated deeply with wrestling fans online, many of whom flooded social media in support of Orton’s sharp and unapologetic response. Brady may have been joking, but Orton is treating it like a challenge.
Orton’s Historic Elimination Chamber Run
Beyond the Brady drama, he is focused on something far more significant heading into this weekend — making history at the Elimination Chamber. With nine previous appearances already under his belt, he is set to enter his 10th Chamber match, a milestone that no other superstar in WWE has reached.
His most memorable Chamber moment came in 2014, when he walked out victorious, cementing his status as one of the most dangerous and calculated competitors the match has ever seen. That win remains a defining chapter in his legacy, a moment fans still recall when discussing the match’s history and the performers who thrive under its punishing conditions.
He spoke about what makes the Elimination Chamber uniquely brutal — the steel, the pods, the chaos. He described it as the kind of structure that tests every physical and mental limit a performer has. For someone entering it for a record 10th time, the nerves have not faded, and the respect for the match only grows stronger.
The Viper Still Has Venom
What makes Randy Orton’s current run so compelling is the combination of experience and edge. He is not a superstar coasting on nostalgia. Competing at a high level, he is cutting sharp promos, generating some of the most talked-about moments in WWE right now, and showing fans that he still has surprises up his sleeve.
His willingness to call out a global icon like Brady shows that his instincts are as sharp as ever. He knows how to stay relevant, how to keep people talking, and how to remind the world why he is one of the greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots.
Whether Brady ever responds remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — Randy Orton is not waiting around for an apology.
What’s Next for Orton
With the Elimination Chamber on the horizon, all eyes are on whether he can add a historic second Chamber victory to his résumé. A win would not only be personally significant but would send a powerful message to the entire WWE locker room.
The Viper enters the match with momentum, motivation, and a point to prove. It seems he is coiling up for something big — and Tom Brady might just be the least of everyone’s worries.
