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Randy Orton is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. He is best known for his time with the company.

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1 Apr, 1980

Randy Orton born in Knoxville, TN

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Orton is born in Knoxville, TN despite being billed from St. Louis, Mo during his wrestling career. He is the oldest of three siblings. Orton’s interest in wrestling develops while watching his father, Bob Orton throughout his childhood.

I have to put my father over because he really taught me a lot, especially when it comes to out-of-the-ring psychology and how to react when you’re approached by fans after a show or in the airport. It might sound silly, but a lot of those things come into play when you’re playing a character.

5 Jan, 2000

Begins wrestling training

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Orton begins training under the tutelage of his father, Bob Orton  at the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern Illinois Conference Wrestling.

We had one ring in what was like an old, World War II ammunition factory – it was old, it was torn up, and it wasn’t up to code, that’s for sure. It wasn’t the best conditions, that’s for sure.

3 Apr, 2005

Wrestlemania 21

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Wrestlemania 21 is held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The event features a 30 man battle royal, Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero, The Undertaker vs Randy Orton, Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels, John Cena vs JBL and Batista vs Triple H.

2 Apr, 2006

Wrestlemania 22

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Wrestlemania 22 is held at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. The event features Edge vs Mick Foley, Trish Stratus vs Mickie James, The Undertaker vs Mark Henry, Rey Mysterio vs Kurt Angle vs Randy Orton and John Cena vs Triple H

Wrestlemania 22 (Highlights) HD

5 Apr, 2009

Wrestlemania 25

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Wrestlemania 25 is held the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The event is the 25th anniversary of the pay-per-view. The show features Matt Hardy vs Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho vs WWE Legends Team, Rey Mysterio vs JBL, The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels, John Cena vs Edge vs Big Show and Triple H vs Randy Orton. Mickey Rourke appears and punches Chris Jericho.

Wrestlemania 25 Highlights

28 Mar, 2010

Wrestlemania 26

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Wrestlemania 26 is held at The University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The event features Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes vs Ted DiBiase, Triple H vs Sheamus, Rey Mysterio vs CM Punk, Bret Hart vs Vince McMahon, Chris Jericho vs Edge, John Cena vs Batista and The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels in a retirement match.

WWE WrestleMania 26 2010 Highlights

20 May, 2012

Sheamus vs Del Rio vs Jericho vs Orton – World Heavyweight title

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Sheamus defeats Jericho, Del Rio and Orton in fatal four-way action at Over the Limit to retain the World Heavyweight Championship. Sheamus picks up the pinfall victory after hitting a White Noise slam on Jericho at fifteen minutes and fifty-three seconds.

19 May, 2013

Orton vs Big Show – Extreme Rules

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Orton defeats Big Show in singles competition contested under “Extreme Rules” stipulations at WWE Extreme Rules. Orton picks up the pinfall victory after punt kicking Show in the head at thirteen minutes.

8 Jun, 2013

Comcast interview

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Orton talks to Comcast about his future in WWE and the diva’s division.

I wouldn’t say I’m WWE for life, I’d say my near future will consist of me primarily being in the ring,” Orton said. “Wrestling is my first love. The movie was fun, but the schedule was grueling because I had to fly off on my off days to film. Eight weeks went by and I had three days off. If I do the movie thing, I’ll be sure that I’m only doing the movie so I can concentrate on it. (Laughs) I think I’d be more sane that way.

10 Jul, 2013

Divorce

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Orton gets divorced from his wife of five years, Samantha. The pair have a four year old daughter together. Samantha gets full custody of their daughter and Randy is allowed visitation rights.

15 Sep, 2013

Bryan vs Orton – WWE Title

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Bryan obtains the WWE Championship at Night of Champions by defeating Orton in singles competition. Bryan picks up the pinfall victory due to a fast count by the referee (who was hit earlier in the match by Orton) at seventeen minutes and thirteen seconds.