Orton VS Hardy Rumble Pre-view…Is this Jeff’s Time?
Jeff Hardy’s time may be now. The Intercontinental Champion has thrilled our fans for years with his breathtaking, devil-may-care approach to battles in the squared circle, first in a groundbreaking tag team with brother Matt and then as a singles competitor. Hardy has held the Intercontinental Championship four times and the World Tag Team Championship, but a singles World Championship has eluded him during his illustrious career.
At Royal Rumble, the “Rainbow-haired Warrior? could realize his lifelong dream when he faces Randy Orton for the WWE Championship.
Hardy earned the opportunity to face Orton with a career-defining victory over Triple H at Armageddon. Considered an upset by some experts, the win was nevertheless a career-defining moment for the Cameron, N.C., native. By defeating the 11-time World Champion and King of Kings, Hardy elevated himself to the upper echelon of WWE Superstars. He was now truly considered among the crème de la crème of athletes. WWE Championship opportunities have been few and far between for Hardy. He has plenty of championships in his trophy case, but he has never worn the WWE Championship. The Intercontinental Champion has admitted that his career will not feel complete with a singles World Championship.
Perhaps that desire – that need to make his career complete – has fueled Hardy’s incredible run over the last few months. Hardy is focused, hungry and ready to Swanton Bomb his place in history. That makes him a real threat to Orton’s title reign.
But taking the WWE Championship from Orton won’t be easy. The Legend Killer is as cold and sadistic as they come, and he becomes even more dangerous when someone tries to take away what he cherishes most, the WWE Championship. Orton has cemented his hold on the title in recent months, defeating all-time greats such as Triple H and Shawn Michaels and putting John Cena out of action. Though he possesses the gold, the Legend Killer is hungry and determined to forge his legacy and eliminate all threats to his reign.
In some ways, Orton vs. Hardy isn’t just about the WWE Championship; it’s about the future of WWE. Both are Superstars in the primes of their career, determined to build on their legacies. What will happen when they collide at Royal Rumble? The only way to find out is to check out Royal Rumble, live on pay-per-view on Sunday, Jan. 27.
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