Randy Orton: Early Life, WWE Career, Moves, Entrance Theme and more

Randy Orton Profile
FieldDetails
Full NameRandal Keith Orton
Ring NameRandy Orton
NicknamesThe Viper, The Apex Predator, The Legend Killer
Date of BirthApril 1, 1980
HometownKnoxville, Tennessee, USA
Height6’5″ (196 cm)
Weight250 lbs (113 kg)
NationalityAmerican
FamilySon of “Cowboy” Bob Orton; third-generation wrestler

Randy Orton: Early Life and Background

Randy Orton was born into wrestling royalty. His father, “Cowboy” Bob Orton, and grandfather, Bob Orton Sr., were both professional wrestlers. Despite early warnings from his father about the toll wrestling takes, Orton pursued the sport after serving in the United States Marine Corps. He joined WWE’s developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) in 2000 and debuted on the main roster in 2002.

Wrestling Career

Debut Information

TypeDate
Pro Wrestling DebutMarch 18, 2000 (OVW)
WWE DebutApril 25, 2002 (SmackDown)

Championships & Achievements

Championship/TitleNumber of Reigns
WWE Championship10
World Heavyweight Championship4
Intercontinental Championship1
United States Championship1
WWE Tag Team Championship2 (with Bray Wyatt & Riddle)
Royal Rumble Winner2 (2009, 2017)
Money in the Bank Winner1 (2013)
Youngest World Champion in WWE historyAt age 24

Promotions Worked With

PromotionYears Active
Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW)2000–2002
WWE2002–present

Wrestling Style and Moves

CategoryMoves
Wrestling StyleCerebral, methodical, slow-paced powerhouse
Signature MovesRope-Hung DDT, Inverted Backbreaker, Snap Powerslam, Superplex, European Uppercut
FinishersRKO (Jumping Cutter), Punt Kick

Entrance Theme

Theme NameArtist
“Voices”Rev Theory

Notable Rivalries

OpponentRivalry Highlights
John CenaMultiple WWE Title matches, long-term feud
Triple HEvolution storyline, WrestleMania 25 main event
Edge“Greatest Wrestling Match Ever” at Backlash 2020
The UndertakerWrestleMania 21 feud and Hell in a Cell match
Bray WyattBetrayal storyline; WrestleMania 33 match

Career Highlights

  • Youngest World Heavyweight Champion in WWE history (age 24)
  • Member of iconic factions Evolution and Legacy
  • Winner of two Royal Rumbles and a Money in the Bank briefcase
  • One-half of the fan-favorite tag team RK-Bro with Riddle
  • Returned in 2023 after over a year away due to back injury

Personal Life & Fun Facts

DetailInfo
SpouseKim Orton (married 2015)
Children5 (including daughter Alanna from a previous marriage)
Military BackgroundFormer Marine; discharged before wrestling career
Acting CareerWWE Studios films like 12 Rounds 2, The Condemned 2
TattoosKnown for full-arm tribal and skull sleeve

Randy Orton: Stats at a Glance

Here are some statistics on Randy Orton at a glance:

AttributeData
Ring NameRandy Orton
NicknamesThe Viper, The Apex Predator, The Legend Killer
Height6’5″ (196 cm)
Weight250 lbs (113 kg)
Finishing MovesRKO, Punt Kick
Signature MovesRope-Hung DDT, Snap Powerslam, Inverted Backbreaker
Theme Music“Voices” by Rev Theory
WWE Championships14-time World Champion, IC Champion, US Champion, Tag Team Champion
Special Accolades2× Royal Rumble winner, MITB winner, Grand Slam Champion
WWE Tenure2002–present
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