Ahead of WWE's Backlash main event this Saturday, Randy Orton praised the NBA superstar.
Minnesota Timberwolves star, Anthony Edwards has been given a title of ‘Legend Killer’ from 14-time WWE Champion. This development came just before the Western Conference semifinals Game 1 between the Wolves and the Warriors. During the NBA playoffs, Edwards stole the limelight and he is on the way to become a future superstar.
Anthony Edwards has been a standout performer for Minnesota and he is getting a support from the WWE Superstar ahead of the All-Star battle with Stephen Curry. Ant has reached the professional wrestling world. The 14-time WWE champion Randy Orton has shown love to Minnesota superstar.
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Randy Orton, the biggest wrestling superstar, impressed with Anthony Edwards’ strength and his performance against the Lakers. The 45-year-old WWE legend gave Edwards the title of “Legend Killer,” the same nickname Orton had during his long two-decade career.
Ahead of WWE’s Backlash main event this Saturday, Randy Orton praised the NBA superstar from Minnesota and posted an animated picture of himself giving a “Legend Killer” chain to the Wolves guard Anthony Edwards.
Orton introduced “Legend Killer” moniker in 2003 after establishing his legacy in the WWE and becoming the youngest world champion in promotion history. Meanwhile, “Ant-Man” is a rising superstar in the NBA and he could be the next big thing in the game like Orton.
It would be interesting how Orton’s support help Anthony Edwards against the Golden State Warriors in the western conference semifinals. We won’t be surprised if we see “Ant-Man” cheering for Randy Orton in WWE event. He can also join Trae Young and Tyrese Haliburton to get featured in WWE programming.
Randy Orton will now be in action on Saturday for the marquee match on the “WWE Backlash” card for the Undisputed WWE Championship. He will take on the longtime rivals and the titleholder John Cena inside Enterprise Center in St. Louis. There are four matches scheduled for the backlash card on May 10.
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