WWE NXT Star Myles Borne Says Randy Orton Likes His Character

Randy Orton's opinion carries great weight in WWE, and fortunately for "WWE NXT" star Myles Borne, he's landed on the right side of it.

During a recent interview with "The Finish," Borne revealed that the 14-time world champion gave a nod of approval toward his new on-screen character, which appears more cunning and calculated than fans had previously seen.

"Randy likes it. I mean, he sent me a text a while back saying good stuff," Borne said. "He's always been very supportive of every path that I've taken here at NXT. He knows better than anybody the path that I'm on right now. He keeps it real with you. He's probably the most real person I've ever met. If he don't like you, you're going to know that right out the gate. I respect that because I've had so many friends that I thought were friends and then it gets back to me that they said this and that about me and I'm like [offended]. Randy's a guy who will tell you straight up. I like that about him. He knows this journey I'm on and he supports it."

Fans have drawn comparisons between Orton and Borne for years, particularly due to their similar physical attributes. Borne's new character has furthered them, with some now likening it to Orton's heel runs as "The Viper."

Borne's on-screen change in attitude came to the forefront at "NXT" Heatwave as he turned on his long-time friend Tavion Heights after losing the NXT North American Championship. Borne then lured Heights into a false sense of hope when his apparent apology transformed into another physical attack. A Weapons Wild Match at "NXT" Halloween Havoc followed.

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