Randy Orton has been causing a stir on Twitter recently, stemming from a shot he took at Independent wrestlers and wrestling fans. While Orton is currently the focal point of the controversy, it was actually started by Rip Rogers, current head trainer at Ohio Valley Wrestling.

Things got rolling when Orton responded to the following tweet sent out by Rip Rogers:

Just got this …. pic.twitter.com/S8Vczlmbew — Rip Rogers (@Hustler2754) May 13, 2017

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Rogers’ sentiment seems to have struck a chord with Orton. Speculation is that Orton is not the only wrestler to come up through the WWE system who is not in favour of an independent wrestling scene which they feel is too focussed on high spots. Miz has expressed similar sentiment, albeit while performing on “Talking Smack”.

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Bully Ray, one of the newest additions to Ring of Honor, responded with the following:

Lol there is a difference between a young hungry talent diving and an old outta shape 'vet' …….falling https://t.co/RE81C5sm3z — Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) May 14, 2017

Currently Randy Orton has the following tweet pinned on his profile:

I really need to issue an apology…. pic.twitter.com/N8NqRZu9Es — Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) May 14, 2017

Responses To Orton:

Naturally, many indy and WWE talents have responded to Orton:

Unfortunately, you're protected in the wwe. Come out to the real world and test your tantrum with adults https://t.co/AkwK3XNI80 — LOW-KI ????? ?????? (@OneWorldWarrior) May 15, 2017

The Young Bucks responding in the only way they possibly could:

Apology accepted! — The Young Bucks (@MattJackson13) May 15, 2017

Do your paint right https://t.co/66VfrtBWqS — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) May 15, 2017

Tonight, I worked the @ringofhonor TV tapings in the same bingo hall I started in 22yrs ago. And I couldn't be HAPPIER ?? …dive — Bubba Ray Dudley (@bullyray5150) May 15, 2017

Matt Hardy just recently chimed in on his feelings in-regards to high-spot focussed independent wrestling:

If you EVAH feel that urge again, Dogg of the Road.. I can now assist you. I've almost cured Nero.. And he was EXTREMELY sick. pic.twitter.com/IGQWWfKrBF — REBORN by FATE (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 15, 2017

So @RandyOrton played twitter like a fiddle yesterday and man was it fun to watch. One time I did a moonsault I swear! @MATTHARDYBRAND — Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) May 15, 2017

CM Punk and Ricochet:

https://twitter.com/KingRicochet/status/864012861831389184

Other will always try to project their own insecurities on you. Happiness is priceless. ???? #mondaymotivationorsomeshit https://t.co/mSHskObAUT — Coach (@CMPunk) May 15, 2017