RKO
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The RKO is a professional wrestling finishing move popularized by WWE star Randy Orton, involving a sudden jumping cutter that can be delivered from almost any position.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cutter variation
ⓘ
professional wrestling finishing move ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | jumping cutter ⓘ |
| associatedCatchphrase | "RKO outta nowhere" ⓘ |
| canBeCounteredInto | mid-air variation ⓘ |
| culturalImpact |
became an internet meme
ⓘ
featured in viral compilation videos ⓘ |
| eraAssociation |
PG Era of WWE
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Reality Era of WWE NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| executionDetail |
attacker applies a 3/4 facelock and falls back
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attacker often jumps before dropping to the mat ⓘ |
| fanPerception |
known for shock value
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one of the most popular finishers in WWE ⓘ |
| finisherOf | Randy Orton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstNameComponent | Randy GENERATED ⓘ |
| impactType | face-first impact to the mat ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | Diamond Cutter NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| keyCharacteristic |
can be delivered from almost any position
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jumping motion ⓘ sudden execution ⓘ |
| lastNameComponent | Orton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| middleNameComponent | Keith NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| moveCategory |
front facelock cutter
ⓘ
strike-like takedown ⓘ |
| nameOrigin | initials of Randy Keith Orton ⓘ |
| performedIn | WWE NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| popularizedBy | Randy Orton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| promotionAssociation |
Raw brand
ⓘ
SmackDown brand ⓘ |
| promotionContext | World Wrestling Entertainment NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| promotionDebutContext | WWE Ruthless Aggression era NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| safetyConsideration | requires timing and cooperation from opponent ⓘ |
| setupPosition | front facelock ⓘ |
| signatureMoveOf | Randy Orton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| similarTo | Ace Crusher NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| targetBodyPart |
head
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neck ⓘ |
| usedAsFinishIn |
WWE Championship matches
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World Heavyweight Championship matches NERFINISHED ⓘ WrestleMania matches ⓘ |
| usedBy | Randy Orton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| variation |
catching RKO
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running RKO ⓘ springboard RKO ⓘ top-rope RKO ⓘ |
| wrestlingStyle | American professional wrestling ⓘ |
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