Randy Orton Calls Out Younger WWE Talent for Ignoring His Advice

TLDR

Randy Orton criticized some younger WWE talent for asking for his advice and then ignoring it during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on February 26, 2026. Orton explained that while he has found fulfillment in mentoring young wrestlers later in his career, he gets frustrated when wrestlers ask him to watch their matches but don't implement any of his feedback. He praised Je'Von Evans and Trick Williams as examples of talent who genuinely want to learn and grow.