Randy Orton’s Highest Rated WrestleMania Matches, According To Dave Meltzer

14-time WWE World Champion Randy Orton is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. The Viper has competed at WrestleMania 18 times which is an extraordinary achievement. He's only headlined WrestleMania twice which is surprising considering his longevity, but he has featured in several marquee World Championship matches, and grudge matches at the Showcase of the Immortals.

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Some of the matches that Orton has competed in at WrestleMania have showcased him at his very best. Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer has followed Orton's career for two decades, and he has seen Orton grow into one of the best performers on the roster with WrestleMania, the show where everyone wants to be at their best.

10 Randy Orton Vs. CM Punk - WrestleMania 27 (3 Stars)

Randy Orton and CM Punk locked horns at WrestleMania 27, and it was one of the best matches on a lackluster WrestleMania. The leader of the New Nexus had no backup in his corner with Orton taking out every member of the New Nexus.

Orton and Punk's chemistry together was fantastic, and they put on a very good match. Orton defeated Punk with a superb RKO in mid-air. This victory was significant for the Viper as it was his first win in a singles match at WrestleMania.

9 Randy Orton Vs. AJ Styles - WrestleMania 35 (3.25 Stars)

Fans were store in for a treat when Randy Orton and AJ Styles went one-on-one at WrestleMania 35. This match lived up to the expectation, and they went back and forth in a high-level match. Styles cinched in the calf crusher in the early exchanges but Orton managed to reach the ropes.

Orton was unable to keep Styles down with an RKO out of nowhere. The Viper attempted another RKO but Styles countered it. Ultimately, Styles successfully connected with the Phenomenal Forearm and he picked up one of the biggest wins in his WWE career to date.

8 Randy Orton Vs. John Cena Vs. Triple H - WrestleMania 24 (3.5 Stars)

Randy Orton defended the WWE Championship against two of his biggest rivals John Cena and Triple H in a triple threat match at WrestleMania 24. All three were at the top of their games, and it was an entertaining triple threat match.

Orton was desperate to retain his WWE Championship, and Triple H saved the title when Cena cinched in the STF by breaking it up. However, Triple H laid out Cena with the Pedigree, but Orton punted Triple H at the last second, and he covered Cena to sneak out with his WWE Championship.

7 Randy Orton Vs. Kurt Angle Vs. Rey Mysterio - WrestleMania 22 (3.5 Stars)

Unfortunately, Kurt Angle's World Heavyweight Championship title defense against Randy Orton and Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 22 only lasted under 10 minutes. They certainly deserved longer, but it was still a watchable match with three of the very best on SmackDown giving it their all.

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Orton was close to winning his second World Heavyweight Championship after he executed the RKO on Angle. However, the defending champion kicked out. Ultimately, the Ultimate Underdog connected with the 619 on Orton and he followed it up with a hurricanrana to become World Champion for the first time.

6 Randy Orton Vs. The Undertaker - WrestleMania 21 (3.5 Stars)

Randy Orton had just turned 25, and two days later he had a mouthwatering match with The Undertaker at WrestleMania 21. Orton needed a match of this magnitude to get his career back on track as he floundering as a babyface.

Orton and Undertaker put on a great match in the Legend Killer's first singles match on the Grandest Stage of Them All. The Phenom attempted the Chokeslam but Orton countered it with one of the best RKOs in his career. Despite his efforts, Orton was another victim with Undertaker putting him away with a Tombstone Piledriver to go 13-0 at WrestleMania.

5 Evolution Vs. The Rock 'N' Sock Connection - WrestleMania 20 (3.75 Stars)

WrestleMania 20 marked Randy Orton's in-ring WrestleMania debut appearance. He was the reigning Intercontinental Champion and he represented Evolution alongside Batista and Ric Flair. They clashed with the Rock 'N' Sock Connection in a handicap match.

This was an entertaining handicap match that took place in the hallowed halls of Madison Square Garden. Orton was feuding with Foley at the time, and he connected with an RKO out of nowhere to heap more WrestleMania disappointment on the Hardcore Legend.

4 Randy Orton Vs. Seth Rollins - WrestleMania 31 (4 Stars)

Randy Orton was pitted against his former Authority stablemate Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 31. Orton was out for revenge after the Authority forced Orton out of action for a few months.

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The Architect was Mr. Money in the Bank, and they contested a remarkable wrestling match. Orton and Rollins kicked out of each other's respective finishers. However, Rollins attempted the Curb Stomp but Orton hoisted himself up and connected with one of the best RKOs in his career to pick up his first win at 'Mania in four years.

3 Money In The Bank Ladder Match - WrestleMania 23 (4.25 Stars)

Randy Orton competed in the Money in the Bank ladder match for the first time in his career at WrestleMania 23. He had to battle past Mr. Kennedy, Jeff Hardy, Edge, Matt Hardy, King Booker, CM Punk, and Finlay if he was going to emerge as Mr. Money in the Bank.

This was an overrated Money in the Bank ladder match but there were some good spots in the match. Orton connected with a picture-perfect RKO on CM Punk off the top of the ladder. Nonetheless, Kennedy weathered the storm and he won the Money in the Bank ladder match.

2 RK-Bro Vs. The Street Profits Vs. Alpha Academy - WrestleMania 38 (4.25 Stars)

Just like the SmackDown Tag Team Championship match opened up night one of WrestleMania 38, the Raw Tag Team Championship bout opened proceedings on night two ofWrestleMania 38. Randy Orton made history as the first man to walk into WrestleMania as a reigning World Champion, Intercontinental, United States, and Tag Team Champion.

RK-Bro defended their Raw Tag Team Championship against the Street Profits and Alpha Academy. All three teams were evenly matched, and it was one of the best matches over the two nights of WrestleMania. Ultimately, Orton secured the win for RK-Bro as he performed an RKO in mid-air on Chad Gable.

1 Randy Orton Vs. Daniel Bryan Vs. Batista - WrestleMania 30 (4.5 Stars)

Randy Orton defended the WWE Championship in a triple threat match against Daniel Bryan and Batista at WrestleMania 30. Before the Viper could focus on his title defense, Rev Theory played his "Voices" theme song live and it was a grand entrance.

The main event was outstanding and the former Evolution worked as a cohesive unit for large portions of the match. Orton and Batista combined with their trademark finishers, the RKO and Batista Bomb to put Bryan through the broadcast table. Bryan wasn't out of the equation for long, and he captured the WWE Championship with the Animal submitting to the Yes Lock.