In 2016, Orton got a supporting role in the action thriller series Shooter (2016). [177][178] On the June 14 SmackDown, Orton teamed with Bryan and Kane to end the Shield's unpinned and unsubmitted streak in televised six-man tag matches. [182] Four days later on SmackDown, Orton was defeated by Bryan in a singles match via countout. RAW 2007 PSM Preview - last post by @ Apr 7, 2006 Who I think should be on Smackdown vs. She also has a brother, Nick Hogan. The win gave Orton and Riddle each their second Raw Tag Team Championship reign and Orton's fourth tag team championship reign overall. As Mr. McMahon was about to fire him, Orton attacked and punted him in the head, leading to him being carried out of the arena on a stretcher. I think it's a mistake because I don't recall seeing him in the film. brand. [citation needed] Heeding Graham's advice, Orton said he would set himself apart from all other wrestlers by ending The Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania. [173] The following night on Raw, Orton and Sheamus faced off in a match to earn a match with Big Show, however, the match ended in a no contest after Big Show interfered. [citation needed] On the December 16 episode of SmackDown!, The Undertaker entered the ring to deliver a promo while one of his druids appeared to be standing in the ring. [40] He defeated Rob Van Dam for the Intercontinental Championship at Armageddon in December 2003. In an episode of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, the tag team legend said, "Randy is awesome." He added that those who think Orton doesn't do much or works at a "more plodding" pace don't . On the February 3 episode of SmackDown, Orton defeated Barrett in a No Disqualification match to end the feud. At Night of Champions, Orton defeated Chris Jericho.[203]. Debut March 18, 2000 Randy Orton was no different. [270] Orton competed in the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber, where he eliminated AJ Styles before being eliminated by Kofi Kingston. [113] At Fatal 4-Way in June, Orton competed in a fatal four-way WWE Championship match involving champion Cena, Edge, and Sheamus, who won the title after interference from The Nexus. 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WWE stars having long hair isn't uncommon in the slightest, but Orton has had. But his time as the "Legend Killer" in 2005 was perhaps his best and most captivating work. Join us to discuss WWE, AEW, NJPW, Impact, Stardom, ChocoPro, GCW, and every other promotion, big or small, past and present. [167] On the December 14 episode of SmackDown, Orton was once again assaulted backstage by The Shield. [123][124][125] At WrestleMania XXVII, Orton defeated Punk after a mid-air RKO. Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan & Ryback", "WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. Randy Orton Gets RKO'd By His Wife Kim Orton!!! In this backstage picture from 2013, Orton is seen catching up with a retired "Heartbreak Kid." Orton's first televised WWF match was a victory against Hardcore Holly on SmackDown! [134] Orton then began a feud with Mark Henry after Henry became the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. [74] McMahon granted Orton his rematch at Unforgiven, which he won by disqualification when Cena refused to stop punching him in the corner; however, Cena retained the championship because titles cannot change hands by disqualification. [100] The following night on Raw, Orton and Legacy attacked Batista and injured his arm, forcing him to vacate the title. The day-to-day life of a professional wrestler isn't exactly as glamorous as some people may think. [citation needed] At New Year's Revolution, Rated-RKO defended the World Tag Team Championship against DX, but the match was declared a no-contest when Triple H suffered a legitimate injury during the match. [citation needed] At SummerSlam, Orton defeated Chris Benoit for the championship, thus becoming the youngest world champion in WWE history at the age of 24. [85] Instead of taking his title shot at WrestleMania XXIV, as Royal Rumble winners typically do, Cena took it at No Way Out and defeated Orton, who intentionally got himself disqualified by slapping the referee to retain the title. A Life long pro wrestling, Los Angeles Lakers, and Philadelphia Eagles fan. Randy Orton Gets RKOd By His Wife Kim Orton!!! [171] In late February, Orton aligned himself with Sheamus to feud with the Shield. [292] On Night 2 of the event on April 11, Orton defeated The Fiend after Bliss seemingly turned on The Fiend by distracting him, allowing Orton to land the RKO and pin him for the win.[293]. WWE tried to pivot away from the Daniel Bryan vs Randy Orton feud for the WWE Championship by putting John Cena in the title picture. [295] With this match, Orton broke Kane's record for wrestling the most PPV matches in WWE history. The promotion operated primarily in St. Louis and was part a big part of the NWA. Due to this injury, John Cena was forced to vacate the WWE Championship. The fan wanted to know whether Randy Orton and his family had any heat with Storm, due to . [citation needed] Orton returned to WWE programming for SmackDown! 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[127], On the May 6 episode of SmackDown, Orton defeated Christian to win the World Heavyweight Championship for the second time. [133] Orton ended his feud with Christian when he retained the World Heavyweight Championship in a steel cage match on the August 30 episode of SmackDown. He lost the title to Cena in an "I Quit" match at Breaking Point,[103] but regained it from Cena in a Hell in a Cell match at Hell in a Cell. [266] At Crown Jewel, he lost to Rey Mysterio in the first round. [136][137][138][139] At Night of Champions, Orton lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Henry,[140] and failed to regain it two weeks later in a Hell in a Cell match at Hell in a Cell. [338], World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment (WWF / E), World Heavyweight Championship reigns (20102013). It comes so natural."[306]. He won the OVW Hardcore Championship twice by defeating Mr. Black on February 14, 2001, and Flash Flanagan on May 5, 2001, respectively. [129][130] In July at Money in the Bank, Orton defended the championship against Christian once more, with the stipulation that if Orton got himself disqualified, or if there was "bad officiating", Christian would win the title. [120] Orton received his rematch against The Miz in a tables match at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs and the Royal Rumble, but he lost both matches. [168] This was used to write him off television due to a shoulder injury. Orton tried to do an RKO in one momentum, but Foley reversed the situation, and Orton finished on thumbtacks. Orton won after a punt to the head of Edge, marking the first punt Orton had delivered in years. Deleted tweet from Maxwell Jacob Friedman. [265] On the October 9 episode of SmackDown Live, Orton defeated a returning Big Show to qualify for the WWE World Cup at Crown Jewel. [286], Three weeks before his title loss, on October 26, 2020, Orton started a feud with Bray Wyatt, now under his new gimmick, The Fiend, as well with his partner Alexa Bliss. [11][12] He formed the group The Legacy with Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. in 2008. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Yeah yeah I know #fatheroftheyear. Randy Orton said he used a Full Nelson-like slam. [188] On September 15 at Night of Champions, Orton lost the WWE Championship back to Bryan,[189] however, Triple H stripped Bryan of the title the next night on Raw, due to a fast count by referee Scott Armstrong, but refused to give the championship back to Orton. [207] The following week on Raw, Orton attacked Rollins during his Intercontinental Championship match against Dolph Ziggler, and demanded a match with Rollins to settle their dispute, which Triple H granted in order to keep Orton on their side. [1][4] After graduating in 1998,[25] he enlisted with the Marines. [98] He won it the next month at Backlash by pinning Triple H in a six-man tag team match between The Legacy and Triple H, Batista and Shane McMahon. [319][320] The couple had a daughter together. [221] On the July 26 episode of SmackDown Live, Orton interrupted Intercontinental Champion The Miz during his Miz TV segment before defeating Miz in a non-title match. [14] Orton is recognized by WWE as having the third-most world championship victories in history at 14, behind John Cena and Ric Flair (both 16) and tied with Triple H (also 14). While Foley helped Orton break into the main event scene, Michaels made sure he looked like he belonged there. Their second match at Backlash, billed as the "Greatest Wrestling Match Ever", was won by Orton. [294] They would defeat AJ Styles and Omos at SummerSlam to become the Raw Tag Team Champions, their first reign each. He was the final holder of the World Heavyweight Championship, which he unified with the WWE Championship to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs in 2013. FREE delivery Thu, Jan 12 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. Orton began feuding with the McMahon family on the January 19, 2009 episode of Raw when he confronted both Mr. McMahon and Stephanie, claiming that he was worth more than her, and that she had become "worthless". Last month, AEW star Matt Hardy, who worked with Randy Orton for years, praised the Legend Killer after hearing fans diss his in-ring pace. With this, Randy Orton showed he will be a legend. Even though they were an unconventional pairing, they ended up having great chemistry. The legendary career of Randy Orton has seen him take many different directions with his character. Michaels later teamed with WWE Champion John Cena to defeat Rated-RKO to win the World Tag Team Championship the following night on Raw. [82][83] Orton then began a feud with the returning Chris Jericho, who challenged Orton for the WWE Championship at Armageddon, in which Jericho won by disqualification after interference from SmackDown! [citation needed] At Taboo Tuesday, Orton defeated Ric Flair in a steel cage match. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. In 2016, he joined The Wyatt Family, winning the SmackDown Tag Team Championship with Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper before turning on them in 2017. Today, thanks to social media and the fact that everyone has a camera available at the tip of their fingers, being in the limelight can be a bit more difficult than in years past. Randy Orton Drops N word on Twitch (video of stream). Enjoy! [172] At WrestleMania 29, Orton, Sheamus and Big Show were defeated by The Shield, after which, both men were knocked out by Big Show. [304] He has said numerous times that he prefers playing the villain, as it is easier and more natural for him. [257], During the following months, Orton was put in the orbit of the WWE United States Championship. Bobby Roode to become the new United States Champion", "Jinder Mahal def. [155] He participated in a fatal four-way match at Over the Limit for the World Heavyweight Championship, where Orton failed to win after Sheamus pinned Chris Jericho to retain the title. [197], The following night on Raw, Orton and Batista were each denied a rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and instead were forced by The Authority to team together to face The Usos for the WWE Tag Team Championship, despite their issues with one another. [21][26] He previously had a Marine tattoo on his left arm, but covered it up after receiving his bad conduct discharge. [267] He then started a feud with Mysterio, stealing Mysterio's mask on the November 21 episode of SmackDown Live and carrying it with him for a few weeks. Randal Keith Orton (born April 1, 1980) is an American professional wrestler and actor who is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand but is currently out of action due to a back injury. [citation needed] When wrestler Jake Roberts advised Orton not to underestimate The Undertaker, Orton performed an RKO on Roberts as well. Randy Orton (Punjabi Prison Match)", "KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 6/27: Women's Money in the Bank redo, Naomi vs. Lana, Usos vs. [179][180] Three days later at Payback, Orton and Bryan unsuccessfully challenged for Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins' WWE Tag Team Championship. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. color commentator John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL), but Orton retained the title. [201][202] On the June 9 episode of Raw, The Authority automatically granted Orton a spot in the 2014 Money in the Bank ladder match for the vacant WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but he failed to win. 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In this shot, Stephanie is seen greeting Orton backstage after his World Title victory at SummerSlam 2004. RELATED: Stars And Stripes: 15 WWE Wrestlers Who Served In The Military. Randy Orton Long Sleeve Shirt - WWE Men's Apparel - Randy Orton Pose. This infuriated Mr. McMahon, who demanded that Orton apologize, or he'd terminate him on the spot. Most pro wrestlers, particularly in WWE, spend upwards of 300 days on the road, away from their families. [269] At the Royal Rumble pay-per-view on January 27, 2019, Orton entered the namesake match at number 29, eliminating Mysterio before he was himself eliminated by Andrade. [7] He also acquired the moniker "The Legend Killer" during a storyline where he began disrespecting and then physically attacking WWE Hall of Famers and wrestling veterans.[1]. Apologies for coming in . The title match ended in a double count-out after the two united and attacked them. [citation needed] Orton won at No Way Out, earning Mysterio's title shot for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 22. [336] The trial went ahead in October 2022, with the judge ruling in favor of Alexander and declaring that she was entitled to $3,750 in damages. He also began appearing on several WWF house shows that were unaffiliated with OVW, the first being on May 1, 2001, when he faced Billy Gunn. [78] Orton then restarted his feud with Shawn Michaels, who returned on the October 8 episode of Raw during Orton's championship coronation and superkicked him. [231] On the November 1 episode of SmackDown Live, Wyatt and Harper helped Orton win his match against Kane, thus confirming Orton's alliance with the group, turning heel in the process. [333], In 2018, Orton's tattoo artist Catherine Alexander filed a lawsuit against Take-Two Interactive and 2K Games for their unapproved use of her copyrighted tattoos on his likeness in their WWE 2K video game series. 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Orton is a third-generation professional wrestler; his grandfather Bob Orton, father Bob Orton Jr., and uncle Barry Orton were all wrestlers. [3] There, he was trained by both the staff of the promotion and his father, Bob Orton Jr.[21] He wrestled for the promotion where he performed with wrestlers such as Ace Strange and Mark Bland. [328], In March 2007, Sports Illustrated posted an article on its website as part of its continuing series investigating a steroid and growth hormone ring used by a number of professional athletes in several sports. [91][92] He returned to Raw on September 1, criticizing all the champions, including World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, who he berated and slapped for letting Cryme Tyme steal their belts. [citation needed] On the October 14 episode of SmackDown, Orton won a 41-man battle royal to earn a title shot of his choice, and he chose to challenge Henry for the World Heavyweight Championship later that night; he won by disqualification after interference from Rhodes, but did not win the championship. In professional wrestling, he is best known for his time in WWE under the ring name Alberto Del Rio, and Impact Wrestling under the ring name . [citation needed] During this time the commentators noted how Orton slithered around and stalked his victims like a snake; this led to "The Viper" becoming a nickname for Orton. [228] Orton faced Wyatt at No Mercy, where he lost due to a distraction by the returning Luke Harper. [57], After Armageddon, Orton entered the 2006 Royal Rumble match as the thirtieth and final wrestler, but he was eliminated by the eventual winner of the match Rey Mysterio, who earned a world championship at WrestleMania 22. That has to take a major mental and emotional toll on a person. [116] After successfully defending the title against Sheamus in a Hell in a Cell match at Hell in a Cell,[117] He feuded with Wade Barrett, who was blackmailing Cena to help him capture the title. On the January 31st episode of Monday Night Raw, team RK-Bro was represented solely by Riddle. They faced off for the championship once more at The Bash in a Three Stages of Hell match, which Orton won after interference from Legacy. The Miz, WWE Fastlane fallout", "WrestleMania 37 results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. A few days later, it was announced that Orton had suffered a legitimate back injury and was expected to be on hiatus for the rest of 2022. [94] Orton returned to in-ring action on the November 3 episode of Raw, losing to Punk by disqualification when DiBiase interfered, resulting in Orton punting DiBiase in the head in retaliation. Wesly Avendano is a writer from a small town in southern California. The Undertaker sustained an RKO from Orton in a surprise attack. [29], One of Orton's first official WWF appearances was March 16, 2002, at WrestleMania X8's Fan Axxess, where he was defeated by Tommy Dreamer. [308] He signed on to star in the action film The Marine 3: Homefront (2013),[309] but was replaced by The Miz due to his checkered military career. The druid revealed himself to be Orton's father, who gave Orton The Undertaker's urn, which according to the storyline allowed whomever held it to control The Undertaker. Upon being medically cleared to return to the ring, Orton was reinjured in a motorcycle accident. Wrestling Historian, Analyst, and Fantasy Booker. Lock with a kendo stick applied to the move. At WrestleMania 35, Orton lost to Styles. On January 25, Orton won the Royal Rumble match, last eliminating Triple H.[15] The next night on Raw, Orton claimed that he suffered from IED, and that he was not responsible for his actions towards Mr. McMahon, claiming that he suffered a "loss of control" because of the disorder. Historically, St. Louis has always been an incredible market for professional wrestling. [237] Despite this, Orton came out after Wyatt successfully defended the WWE Championship and relinquished his shot at the title on the February 14 episode of SmackDown Live, basically giving his full devotion to Wyatt and leaving the main event of WrestleMania in the air. He then appealed to Mr. McMahon, who offered him the shot if he "proved himself". Later, during the Royal Rumble, Orton entered the namesake contest as the penultimate entrant, scoring two eliminations before being eliminated by eventual winner Brock Lesnar. [107] Orton lost by disqualification when Rhodes interfered, which prompted Orton to attack both Rhodes and DiBiase after the match. [63] To cover for the suspension, a scripted injury was devised, where Kurt Angle broke Orton's ankle during a King of the Ring quarterfinal match. [18], Randal Keith Orton was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 1, 1980, the son of nurse Elaine[19] and professional wrestler Bob Orton Jr.[4][20] He is the grandson of Bob Orton and nephew of Barry Orton, both professional wrestlers. [184] Later that night, Orton was defeated by Bryan in a Street Fight Match after he was forced to submit to the Yes! This picture shows Randy Orton continuing that honored tradition and granting a wish for a young fan. [329] WWE simply claimed that the allegations preceded their Talent Wellness Program, launched in February 2006. twitter. [225], On the August 23 episode of SmackDown Live, Orton spoke about his match against Lesnar and declared that he and Lesnar would cross paths again before Bray Wyatt interrupted him, therefore resuming their feud. [206] On the October 27 episode of Raw, Orton attacked Rollins, turning face in the process. Randy Orton was a young man who was yet to become a big team in the WWE world, while Foley was already well-known name. Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) May 3, 2019 While the former WWE Champion has a very short role in Long Shot as Jimmy P, he delivers a few lines in Changeland as Christopher Brooks. The Condemned 2 (Video 2015) - The Condemned 2 (Video 2015 . [citation needed] The next night on the August 27 episode of Raw, Orton demanded a rematch, but Raw General Manager William Regal denied him. [234] At TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs, they won the titles, marking Orton's first tag team championship in a decade. [183] Orton and Bryan faced each other for the third time on the next Raw, but their match ended in a no-contest after both men were counted out. Orton hasn't wrestled since he and. On the February 5, 2007 episode of Raw, they lost a triple threat match against Michaels to earn a WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 23. [170] At Elimination Chamber, Orton eliminated Mark Henry and Chris Jericho before being the last man eliminated by Jack Swagger. One contributor that often goes unsung in Orton's career success is Stephanie McMahon. He made some mistakes in his younger days that painted him in a less than stellar light. Right before Orton was about to use his (now banned) punt kick to put McMahon out of his misery, Shane interfered in the . A former Marine,[26] Orton was set to star in the action film The Marine 2 (2009), but was replaced by Ted DiBiase after injuring his collarbone. Randy Orton on Twitter: "Playing #GTA with my 12 year old, Alanna. In 2006, Orton joined forces with Edge in a tag team known as Rated-RKO. Happy MLK Day yall. [citation needed] A month later, Orton lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Triple H at Unforgiven after interference from Flair, Batista, and Jonathan Coachman. [59] Many fans felt the comments were highly distasteful so soon after Guerrero's death in November 2005. He embarked on numerous feuds with older, well-respected names in wrestling and gained infamy for blatantly disrespecting them. Especially if they ever saw these pictures. Together, they held the World Tag Team Championship. [337], In October 2019, Orton received criticism for saying "nigga" while playing a Call of Duty game on a live Twitch stream. [220] On July 24 at Battleground, Orton returned as a guest on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel to be interviewed about his match with Lesnar. Rollins won, and Orton attacked The Authority before being attacked by The Authority, which ended with Rollins executing a Curb Stomp onto the steel steps on Orton. Team Raw in a 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Men's Elimination Match", "Bray Wyatt & Randy Orton def. [citation needed], In 2000, Orton signed a deal with the then World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and was sent to its developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) in Louisville, Kentucky, where he continued his training. He also claimed that WWE knew of the condition, but did nothing, and threatened to sue WWE for that reason, and also, if Stephanie were to fire him, threatened a second lawsuit for breach of contract, due to the fact that he was legally entitled to compete at WrestleMania because he won the Royal Rumble. [citation needed] In January 2005 at New Year's Revolution, Orton participated in an Elimination Chamber match for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, where he was the last man eliminated by Triple H after interference from Ric Flair and Batista. [253] At Hell in a Cell, Orton defeated Rusev to end the feud. At the start of No Mercy, Mr. McMahon awarded Randy Orton the WWE Championship, which John Cena had vacated due to injury. Orton then continued his "Legend Killer" persona, attacking Shawn Michaels by using frequent attacks to the head, including an elevated DDT and a running punt to the face. [272] In July, Orton feuded with Kingston over the WWE Championship, having matches at SummerSlam[273] and Clash of Champions, where Orton did not win the title. [285] However, he would lose the title back to McIntyre on the November 16 episode of Raw. There are two performers credited with helping make Orton a bonafide star, Mick Foley and Shawn Michaels. 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