Originally Posted by Observer

WWE is looking into claims that Randy Orton inappropriately touched himself in years past when meeting new writers.

The allegations surfaced this week after a Reddit user revived a story told by Court Bauer during a 2012 edition of the MLW podcast (subscription needed). What follows is the transcription from that user:

"For every new writer that would show up, he come in the room, put his hand down his pants, pull out his d*ck, touch himself, then say "I'm Randy Orton, shake my hand. Oh, you dont want to shake my hand? You're big leaguing me? That's f**ked up man. Should I tell Vince and Steph you wont shake Randy Orton's hand?"

The story went on that during those incidents, writers would continue to feel uncomfortable as Orton cut a promo on them while remaining exposed.

WWE released a brief statement to F4WOnline.com that they are "looking into the matter."

Bauer said he avoided the situation as Stephanie McMahon walked into the room at the time Orton was reaching into his pants. Bauer said the story was true when asked on Twitter Friday, adding in a separate tweet that has "no qualms" with Orton.

Originally Posted by WrestlingNews.co

The story that was told back in 2012 by Court Bauer on MLW podcast titled “Episode 49: Ribbing & Junk,” alleges that Orton would expose himself when he saw a new writer. The podcast is part of the MLW VIP archives but gained traction this week in a post on Reddit by user CarterVoorhes31.

Originally Posted by xrodmuc316 (Post 5157175)

Who cares, this is the company that literally has people kiss the owners bare ass. If these writers didn't expect this stuff, then they are stupid as shit.

Originally Posted by Noid (Post 5157166)

It'll be interesting to see if this is a come to the table moment for the parties, or whether they don't find "substantial evidence to validate these claims." The "right thing" from a PR perspective is probably for Orton to take some time away and come back and mea culpa Hulk Hogan style: "I didn't realize Court Bauer would get a podcast."

Originally Posted by xrodmuc316 (Post 5157175)

Who cares, this is the company that literally has people kiss the owners bare ass. If these writers didn't expect this stuff, then they are stupid as shit.

Originally Posted by Benny Lava (Post 5157222)

You can't be serious with this statement. This is very similar to victim blaming.

Originally Posted by Benny Lava (Post 5157222)

You can't be serious with this statement. This is very similar to victim blaming.

Originally Posted by Noid (Post 5157179)

It was then, but they'll probably take a zero tolerance stance given the current political climate. They'll work with Orton on it. "I realize times have changed to the way the business used to work," etc. He'll handle it "well" and then take some time off to get out of the spotlight, rest up, spend some time with his family, then come back because it was just "the boys being the boys" back then. Full pay, keep him happy. But they've got to look "legit" in today's climate.

Originally Posted by Tom Guycott (Post 5157486)

Just had a thought: what if that was the real reason behind slagging off Ken Kennedy and derailing Kofi Kingston's push?

"They wouldn't grab my cock-hand, so I don't trust them in the ring!"

Originally Posted by JimmyMess (Post 5157325)

I would put my hand on my dick and do the same thing back and see if he is like "oh cool I guess that makes us dick bros"

Originally Posted by Gerard (Post 5157557)

Or ask him if he would like to "dock" with you. :shifty:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5157561)

I would have shaken his hand

Originally Posted by erickman (Post 5157720)

I want the orton joey ryan tag team when orton is released to the indys, they can be the dicks.

Originally Posted by WrestlingInc

In an update, comments made by former WWE Superstar Ken Anderson in a 2017 YouShoot interview have surfaced this week. Anderson also accused Orton of inappropriate action.

"One time I was in the locker room. Everyone had left the building and it was just Randy Orton and I in the locker room," Anderson said. "He was naked and he had just come out of the shower or something and he was naked. I remember my boots were sitting there and he kept dipping his cock into my boot. I was like, 'What are you doing?' He was like, '*ding*' - just dipping his balls and his cock into my boot. He used to do stuff like this and we'd be riding in the car and I'd be like, 'Randy, there's no one else around to find that funny.'"

Originally Posted by WrestlingInc

Former WWE creative writer Kevin Eck addressed the reports on Orton's behavior in a new Sporting News column and said he always avoided a handshake from Orton. Eck wrote:

I don't have any comment on the recent stories about Orton's backstage behavior other than to say that I always avoided shaking hands with him during my time on the WWE creative team ...

Actor Freddie Prinze Jr., who also worked on the WWE creative team a few years back, was asked if he ever shook hands with Orton. Freddie replied:

Hell no!
— Freddie Prinze Jr (@RealFPJr) August 13, 2018

Originally Posted by Benny Lava (Post 5158376)

Also,

https://i.imgur.com/APHVJO0.jpg

Originally Posted by AMAZON WARLORD (Post 5158669)

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Originally Posted by Savio (Post 5157758)

He wont be let go I bet.

Originally Posted by Benny Lava (Post 5158376)

Also,

https://i.imgur.com/APHVJO0.jpg

Originally Posted by The Dastardly One (Post 5158729)

lol it just seems a lot of the people talking about this view it as more of a " :wtf: " situation than anything awful. Like "Oh that's just our Randy!" Not saying if it's right or wrong, just how it's coming off.

WWE is like "Yeah we'll investigate it! :lol: "

Originally Posted by Destor (Post 5158748)

This is basically every locker room ive ever been in

Originally Posted by erickman (Post 5157720)

I want the orton joey ryan tag team when orton is released to the indys, they can be the dicks.

Originally Posted by WrestlingInc

Randy Orton apparently joked about some of the recent allegations against him during the dark main event at Tuesday's WWE TV tapings in Greenville, South Carolina ...

Orton approached some of the WWE staffers at ringside before the match and offered his hand for a shake, shaking the hand of one guy while laughing. The whole group then broke out in laughter.

This appeared to be a crack at the recent sexual harassment allegations against the WWE veteran. Former WWE writer Court Bauer noted in an older MLW Podcast that Orton would greet new WWE creative writers by putting his hand down his pants, pulling out his penis, touching himself and then introducing himself ...

Those allegations recently resurfaced on Reddit and were picked up by mainstream media outlets. WWE responded to media inquires and noted that they were looking into the matter but it's believed that there will be no action taken. The reaction from Orton and the WWE crew members could be a sign of how the allegations are being looked at within the company.