Fans might recall back in 2009 when Kofi Kingston was a star on the rise in WWE, he briefly feuded with Randy Orton in what fans hoped would be a career-altering rivalry for Kingston, and a shot at becoming a main event star in the company.

However, Kingston’s push fizzled out shortly after his feud with Orton, and fans were left disappointed when the fan-favourite Kingston did not ascend to where many had hoped.

Randy Orton held Kingston back in 2009

In a new interview conducted for Fightful, Kofi Kingston opened up about his feud with Randy Orton heading into SummerSlam, noting that the rumours of Randy Orton holding Kingston back in 2009 were very real.

The future of Randy Orton vs Kofi Kingston remains uncertain, but following their match at SummerSlam, it seems like the two might end up facing off one more time at Clash of Champions taking place next month.

How do you feel about Orton holding Kingston back in 2009? Let us know in the comment section!

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