Randy Orton Destroys Matt Hardy on Raw (Pics, Video)

Matt Hardy may be unkillable, but Randy Orton gave it his best effort as he destroyed Hardy in Raw’s opening segment. The two were scheduled for a No Holds Barred match on this Monday’s episode, but the match never took place. Instead, Orton came out while Hardy was addressing last week’s events and apologized for his actions, saying he loved Edge like a brother and respected Hardy. Orton went to leave but Hardy wasn’t ready to let things go and came at Orton, who took Hardy out and then delivered a Con-Chair-To to Hardy against the steel steps.

Hardy was stretchered out; you can see pics and video below from the segment. Hardy’s contract is reportedly set to expire on March 1st and as of the most recent report last week, he had yet to sign a new deal.

Our ongoing coverage of tonight’s Raw is here.

To be fair, 'tis the season…#Raw @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/OHC1dutGuT

— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) February 18, 2020

It doesn't look like @MATTHARDYBRAND is in any condition to compete in this #NoHoldsBarred Match… #Raw pic.twitter.com/mg3v1cK2Kj

— WWE (@WWE) February 18, 2020

"You should have said 'good-bye' last week while you could still leave the arena on your own two feet!" – @RandyOrton to @MATTHARDYBRAND #Raw pic.twitter.com/XkAxPdPxgr

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 18, 2020

.@RandyOrton says he "loves @EdgeRatedR like a brother"… #Raw

Everyone: pic.twitter.com/ElhgFy2oqN

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 18, 2020

This can't be good…#Raw @RandyOrton @MATTHARDYBRAND pic.twitter.com/MUpMKwXsTs

— WWE (@WWE) February 18, 2020

Voices are being heard.#Raw @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/oZeMaHCDwZ

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 18, 2020

Horror on #Raw.

What has @RandyOrton done?! pic.twitter.com/73tDU6FgEU

— WWE (@WWE) February 18, 2020

Counseling, understanding, talking…#Raw @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/liciWDqhxS

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 18, 2020

What's wrong with you, @RandyOrton?! @MATTHARDYBRAND feels the wrath of #TheViper on #RAW with a ruthless assault! pic.twitter.com/rpzHSMRdec

— WWE (@WWE) February 18, 2020