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RK-Bro
Tag team
MembersRandy Orton[1]
Riddle[2]
Name(s)RK-Bro[3]
Randy Orton and Riddle
Billed heightsOrton: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Riddle: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Combined
billed weight		466 lb (211 kg)
DebutApril 26, 2021[4]
Years active2021–present

RK-Bro is an American professional wrestling tag team composed of Randy Orton and Riddle. They are signed to WWE and perform on the Raw brand. The team's name is derived from Orton's initials and finisher "RKO" and combined with Riddle's catchphrase, "Bro". They are the current WWE Raw Tag Team Champions in their second reign.

History

On the April 19, 2021 episode of Raw, Riddle would interrupt a backstage interview by Orton where Riddle suggested a tag team formation, with Orton dismissing the idea by leaving. A match was made later on in the night between Orton and Riddle, which Riddle won with a roll-up.[5] The following week on Raw, Orton was backstage with Riddle when he suggested the team be given a try. Later on, the newly labeled RK-Bro defeated Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin. In a backstage interview afterwards, Orton suggested to Riddle they take the team "a day at a time", thus turning Orton face for the first time since early 2020.[4]

On the May 3 episode of Raw, Orton and Riddle defeated Elias and Jaxson Ryker; this brought RK-Bro's record to 2–0.[6] On the May 10 episode of Raw, RK-Bro teamed up with The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) to defeat AJ Styles, Omos, Elias, and Ryker in an eight-man tag team match, increasing RK-Bro's record to 3–0.[7] On the June 21 episode of Raw, Orton faced John Morrison in a Money in the Bank qualifying match, but was defeated.[8] The following week, Orton was scheduled to face AJ Styles and Drew McIntyre in a last chance match, but for unknown reasons was pulled and replaced by Riddle who would go on to lose the match for Orton.[9]

Raw Tag Team Champions (2021–2022)

After a seven week absence, Orton returned on the August 9 episode of Raw, where he initially discontinued his team with Riddle. Later that night, Orton defeated AJ Styles in a match following assistance from Riddle and afterwards pretended to hug him, however, Orton attacked Riddle with an RKO, which was not construed as a heel turn but rather as Orton's unique way of showing gratitude.[10] The following week, Orton officially reunited the team after Riddle saved him from an attack at the hands of AJ Styles and Omos.[11] At SummerSlam, RK-Bro defeated Styles and Omos to win their first WWE Raw Tag Team Championship, both individually and as a team, giving Omos his first WWE loss by pinning Styles.[12] On August 30 edition of Raw they successfully defended their titles against Bobby Lashley and MVP of The Hurt Business.[13] At Crown Jewel, RK-Bro would retain their titles against AJ Styles and Omos.[14] At Survivor Series, RK-Bro would defeat SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The Usos in an interbrand match. RK-Bro would then go on the successfully defend the Raw Tag Team Championships against Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode on the November 29 episode of Raw and against The Street Profits at Day 1. On the January 10, 2022, episode of Raw, RK-Bro dropped the titles to Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) ending their reign at 142 days. However, on March 7th episode of Raw, RK-Bro regained their tag team championships by pinning Chad Gable in a triple threat.

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ^ "Randy Orton Profile at WWE.Com".
  2. ^ "Riddle Profile at WWE.Com".
  3. ^ "RK-Bro Profile at Cagematch.net".
  4. ^ a b Powell, Jason (April 26, 2021). "4/26 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman vs. Mace and T-Bar, Asuka, Naomi, and Lana vs. Rhea Ripley, Nia Jax, and Shayna Baszler, Damian Priest, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods vs. The Miz, Elias, and Jaxson Ryker". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  5. ^ Berge, Kevin. "Charlotte Flair Suspended, Randy Orton vs. Riddle and More WWE Raw Fallout". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
  6. ^ Powell, Jason (May 3, 2021). "5/3 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of AJ Styles and Omos vs. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods for the Raw Tag Titles, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler vs. Naomi and Lana for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, Bobby Lashley facing Braun Strowman or Drew McIntyre". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  7. ^ Powell, Jason (May 10, 2021). "5/10 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of WWE Champion Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre in a non-title match, Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax, and Shayna Baszler vs. Asuka, Mandy Rose, and Dana Brooke, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Randy Orton, and Riddle vs. AJ Styles, Omos, Elias, and Jaxson Ryker". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  8. ^ Powell, Jason (May 17, 2021). "5/17 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the WrestleMania Backlash fallout edition, WWE Women's Tag Champions Natalya and Tamina appear on Alexa Bliss's Playground". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  9. ^ Powell, Jason (May 24, 2021). "5/24 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston for a WWE Championship match at WWE Hell in a Cell, Natalya and Tamina vs. Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles, Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka, Riddle vs. Xavier Woods". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  10. ^ Powell, Jason (August 9, 2021). "8/9 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the build to SummerSlam featuring Randy Orton's return, Bobby Lashley and MVP commenting on Goldberg, Charlotte Flair addressing her loss to Nikki ASH". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  11. ^ Powell, Jason (August 16, 2021). "8/16 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the SummerSlam go-home edition with Bobby Lashley and Goldberg, Drew McIntyre vs. Veer and Shanky in a handicap match, Randy Orton vs. Omos". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  12. ^ Currier, Joseph (August 21, 2021). "RK-Bro win Raw Tag Team titles at WWE SummerSlam". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  13. ^ Powell, Jason (August 30, 2021). "8/30 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Randy Orton and Riddle vs. Bobby Lashley and MVP for the Raw Tag Titles, Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus in a Triple Threat for the U.S. Championship, The Miz vs. John Morrison, Eva Marie vs. Doudrop". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  14. ^ "411MANIA". RK-Bro Retain RAW Tag Team Titles At WWE Crown Jewel (Pics, Video). Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  15. ^ "WWE Raw Tag Team Championship". World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Retrieved August 21, 2021.
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