Kofi Kingston Shoots On Randy Orton Killing His Push In 2009

WWE Champion Kofi Kingston recently caught up with the Ottawa Sun for an interview ahead of his title defense against Randy Orton at SummerSlam on August 11.

During the interview, Kingston spoke about the history between Orton and himself, and how the ‘Viper’ held him back from being pushed to the main event scene in 2009, making the match particularly personal.

“For those who don’t know, 10 years ago — in 2009 — I was on my way to the main-event scene and I was wrestling a top-tier guy like Randy Orton. The direction it seemed to be going was I would get main events — it didn’t happen. I come to find out Randy Orton had a lot to do with holding me back, using his influence to make sure I never got to the main-event scene. I’ve had Intercontinental championship reigns, U.S. championship reigns, tag team titles, but I’d never had a WWE championship match — not one time in 10 years”.

Kingston continued:

“It’s going to be awesome. Here I am, the WWE champion against all odds and Randy Orton’s a bit upset about that. It’s a bit personal for me. It’s going to be a banger, it’s going to be an intense match and I can’t wait.”