KSI opened up about the physical toll of taking an RKO from Randy Orton during a WWE SmackDown appearance. The popular streamer revealed the move left him bleeding despite being a highlight moment of his career.
The incident took place on the March 8, 2024, episode in Dallas as KSI appeared alongside Logan Paul to promote PRIME.
KSI Details Injury from Randy Orton’s RKO on SmackDown
Speaking about the segment, KSI admitted he didn’t expect to suffer a bad injury. He explained that the injury came down to a technical mistake during the bump.
KSI revealed, “Yeah, I didn’t expect to be injured from Randy Orton’s RKO. When he grabbed my head, he kind of put my head into his bicep to RKO me. The way to safely do it is I’m going to twist my head to the side. So like I slam here and I put my arm out like that. So I put my arm outright but I didn’t twist my head. My chin and my teeth slammed into his bicep, and basically my teeth like caught up the inside of my lip.”
The streamer went on to break down the moment in detail. He noted that Orton executed the RKO properly, but his lack of professional wrestling training caused the issue.
He said his chin and teeth slammed into Orton’s bicep on impact. This “destroyed” the inside of his lip and left his nose “smooshed.” While the injuries didn’t amount to much, he stressed that Orton’s size made the hit far more painful than expected.
Despite donning a neck brace afterward — largely to sell the repercussions — KSI kept a positive attitude. He described the experience as “one of the best things” he’s ever done. KSI even jokingly compared his role to Shane McMahon who has a storied history of high-risk cameos.
The segment sent the internet into raptures. KSI added to the noise by later posting, “Why am I always just getting beat up on WWE?”
Why am I always just getting beat up on WWE? https://t.co/W5g6sCKGha
— ksi (@KSI) March 9, 2024
The appearance also underscored the ongoing relationship between WWE and PRIME Hydration, which remains a major sponsor as of early 2026.
While the RKO left a mark, KSI’s comments make clear the moment was memorable — and painful — in equal measure.
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