In a recent appearance on the “Wrestle Binge” podcast, Randy Orton commended Austin Theory as a potential future star, expressing his belief in Theory’s capability to become a World Champion.
However, Orton has indicated his skepticism about anyone surpassing his record as the youngest world champion in WWE history, a title he achieved at the age of 24.
Orton said, “I don’t have a crystal ball or anything, but Austin Theory is young and he’s got a great look. I know where his head’s at. I’ve had plenty of talks with him, and a lot of the things I did as a kid that I maybe shouldn’t have — the distractions that I was confronted with — he doesn’t have those. I think he’s just a little more gung-ho, motivated, and he sees the goal, he sees the prize, he knows what he wants. And I think he’ll definitely be a world champion one day. As far as someone becoming the youngest World Heavyweight Champion and taking that from me, I don’t see that happening. Only because it was a very special circumstance when I became the youngest world champion. I was 24 years old, and I don’t know if there’s anyone young enough … so I think I’m going to hold that for quite some time, if not, from here on out.”
