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"Legend Killer" has proven to be a huge factor in Orton's push. Orton caught over a year ago with that gimmick, and he's been steadily pushed ever since. I see no harm being done to his character as his push continues because he's starting to get huge face pops like The Rock did upon his first WWE title run.
But that doesn't justify Randy winning the World title at Summerslam because I don't think he'll draw as well as he can if his title run is delayed to keep fans in suspense for a little bit. Last year everyone was saying that Eddie Guerrero should be pushed to the moon, and he did, but his win over Brock Lesnar was rushed and hurt his capability to draw in the long run even though he defeated both Brock and Kurt Angle. I can see the same thing happening to Orton if he's pushed this soon.
The Rock was given the WWE title early and it worked, but that was 1998. I can't see it working for Randy Orton at the present time.
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