Independent Wrestler Identified as Randy Orton’s RKO Victim at WWE Backlash

Randy Orton’s WWE Championship clash against John Cena at WWE Backlash was promoted as their last-ever encounter, but it wasn’t just Cena who felt the wrath of Orton’s RKO.

During the match, Orton unleashed his frustration on multiple WWE officials, hitting his signature move on several unsuspecting victims.

While SmackDown GM Nick Aldis, Shane Helms, Shawn Daivari, and Jamie Noble were all easily recognizable, one individual wasn’t as well-known to the WWE Universe. Ringside News has learned that final name was none other than Austin Mulitalo, an independent wrestler currently holding the NWA WLW Tag Team Titles alongside Blade Lennox.

A graduate of Harley Race’s Wrestling Academy, Mulitalo has been carving out a name for himself on the indie circuit. He even made his ROH debut in July 2024, teaming with Cappuccino Jones and Carson Hutcheson against Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, and Toa Liona.