The Doctor's Late WWE DVD Review of 'Randy Orton: Evolution of a Predator'

WWE is known for producing several DVDs each year outside of its normal PPV release schedule, but few are ever as well done and poignant as the DVD which chronicles Randy Orton's career.

When it comes to creating a documentary about one of its talents, WWE is second to none. The style of the documentary is well paced and coherent despite jumping from Orton's early days to today and back several times.

There is very little that is off limits with Orton in this film. He is very candid about his career, family, past drug use, time in the military and subsequent discharge for going AWOL.

The best part about the film is that WWE did nothing to try and make the lifestyle of a wrestler seem glamorous. This seems to be a more realistic portrayal of the trials and tribulations someone like Orton has gone through than some other releases we have seen.

Orton's numerous injuries are shown throughout and he talks about how each one was dealt with and what he has had to adjust to over the years in order to remain healthy and on top of his game.

He gives credit to some of WWE's veterans like Arn Anderson and Triple H for giving him advice that would extend his in-ring career.

Orton is also shown as being a man who grew up with a father who was always on the road, but loved his son and did what he could to support him and the rest of the Orton clan.

Randy is now in the same boat, but he has the luxury of being able to take his family with him on a tour bus, as well as taking time off if he needs to rehab some injuries.

Arn Anderson, Triple H, Orton's own father, Cowboy Bob and many others give their views on Orton as he went from being an unmotivated teen who worked at a gas station to a cocky rising star to one of WWE's most respected superstars.

His early success with Evolution is shown as the jumping point for Orton's amazing career, but the DVD also makes sure to note that Orton was as instrumental in his own success as anyone who has ever helped him.

The whole documentary is incredibly real, but the two most heartfelt moments involve Orton's own daughter and a Make-A-Wish kid named Mary.

Orton had just come home from being on the road and his wife and daughter were there to greet him in the kitchen. Orton's daughter seemed so happy to see her father. She jumped into his arms and gave her father a kiss and for Orton, I am sure there is no better feeling in the world than coming home to a family who loves and supports him.

The scene involving Mary is one that will be hard to forget. Orton makes a point to show up early when finding out there is someone who wants to meet him.

As we see footage of Orton greeting the entire family and talking to the girl, we can hear his voice in the background talking about how he is just as honored to meet these fans as they are to meet him.

When someone with the potential to be great becomes a wrestler, there are many different factors which can motivate them to success, but once they are on top, they start to look for ways to give back and that is what Orton is shown doing.

After the film jumps back to Orton talking about his experiences with the foundation, you can see him become emotional when he mentions how every time he meets one of these kids he is awestruck at how they are on borrowed time and still want to see him for their one wish. It makes him thankful to have a happy, healthy daughter.

If there is only one WWE DVD you watch this year, you should make it this one. It is filled with incredibly in-depth insights in the inner-workings of the business as well as genuine emotion.

The documentary is available for streaming on Netflix, so anyone with an account should add this to their list of things to watch.