A look back at the history books confirms that The Viper typically excels at October pay-per-view events.
Throughout his career, Orton has defeated some of the biggest stars the professional wrestling business has ever produced. The month of October is no exception. Industry giants such as Ric Flair, The Undertaker, John Cena, Shawn Michaels and Triple H have fallen to the Apex Predator, leading to a favorable 8-5 win-loss record.
Two of his five losses came as a result of a disqualification. At 2007's Cyber Sunday, he got himself intentionally disqualified in a match with Shawn Michaels, delivering a low blow to the Showstopper and assuring that he would leave with his WWE title intact.
Three years later, Orton would again lose by disqualification, this time when John Cena interfered in his match with Wade Barrett, attacking the Nexus leader and bringing the contest to a premature end.
Most impressively is the fact that in eight of his appearances at October extravaganzas, Orton has been either WWE or World Heavyweight champion or competed in matches for one of those championships.
Orton will continue that trend Sunday night at Battleground.
He and Daniel Bryan met at Night of Champions back in September when Bryan got the better of him.
After brutal assaults on The Miz and Bryan over the last few weeks, it is clear that the violent and ruthless Orton has returned, making Bryan's attempt to defeat The Viper for a second consecutive month far more difficult.
As if Orton's championship and pay-per-view success in October was not already a tough obstacle to overcome.
(From bleacherreport)
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