Randy Orton Believes IShowSpeed Has What It Takes To Become A WWE Superstar. Orton’s comments followed the conclusion of the new YouTube Originals series Speed Goes Pro, in which IShowSpeed (real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr.) trains with elite athletes to see if he can reach a professional level in various sports. According to Orton, WWE already recognizes something special in the young creator.
Orton issued high praise for Speed’s physical and mental readiness:
“He is ready, we’ve got something here. Mentally he’s there, physically he’s got everything it takes. If he wants to stick with this journey, through hard work and dedication he could one day be a full-time WWE superstar, if he wants it.”
Speed’s WWE interactions have quickly become fan favorites. He first appeared at WrestleMania XL disguised as a giant Prime bottle during the United States Championship match involving Logan Paul. His second appearance came at the 2025 Royal Rumble, where he entered as the eighth competitor after filling in for Akira Tozawa. Speed even scored an elimination with help from Bron Breakker before Breakker hit him with a spear.
