Randy Orton born in Knoxville, TN
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.
Begins wrestling training
0 CommentsOrton 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.
Wrestlemania 21
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.
Undertaker – Orton Wrestlemania 21
Undertaker defeats Orton in singles competition at Wrestlemania 21.
Wrestlemania 22
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
Cena & Michaels – Edge & Orton tag team titles
Cena and Michaels defeat WWE tag team champions Edge and Randy Orton to win the titles.
Jericho – Orton WWE return
Jericho returns to WWE to interrupt Randy Orton’s ” passing of the torch” ceremony.
Wrestlemania 25
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 26
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.
Wrestlemania 28
Wrestlemania 28 is held at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida. The event features Kane vs Randy Orton, Big Show vs Cody Rhodes, The Undertaker vs Triple H, CM Punk vs Chris Jericho and The Rock vs John Cena.
Sheamus vs Del Rio vs Jericho vs Orton – World Heavyweight title
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.
Barrett vs Orton – Nontitle match
Barrett defeats World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton in singles competition on WWE Monday Night RAW. Barrett picks up the pinfall victory after delivering a Bull Hammer at ten minutes and thirty seconds.
No. 1 Contender Elimination Chamber
Swagger defeats Henry, Jericho, Orton, Bryan and Kane inside the Elimination Chamber to earn a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania 29. Swagger last eliminates Orton via pinfall to secure the victory.
Orton vs Big Show – Extreme Rules
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.
Comcast interview
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.
Orton & Bryan vs SHIELD – Tag Team Titles
The SHIELD retain their WWE Tag Team Championships by defeating Bryan and Orton at Payback. Rollins picks up the pinfall victory over Bryan at twelve minutes and fourteen seconds.
Divorce
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.
Money in the Bank ladder match
Orton obtains the Money in the Bank contract briefcase to claim a shot at the WWE Championship anytime over the next year. Orton ascends a ladder and grabs the briefcase hanging above the ring for the victory at twenty-six minutes and thirty-four seconds.
Bryan vs Orton – WWE Title
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.
Bryan vs Orton – WWE Title
Orton obtains the vacant WWE Championship by defeating Bryan in a Hell in a Cell match with Michaels as the special referee. Orton picks up the pinfall victory after Michaels super-kicks Bryan at twenty-two minutes and ten seconds.