[100] The following night on Raw, Orton and Legacy attacked Batista and injured his arm, forcing him to vacate the title. In the mid-90s, pro wrestling's first-ever third-generation superstar hit the scene in the form of Rocky Miavia. After instigating Triple H into agreeing to face him in a No Holds Barred match, Bliss interfered and threw a fireball at Orton to end it in a no contest. This infuriated Mr. McMahon, who demanded that Orton apologize, or he'd terminate him on the spot. [170] At Elimination Chamber, Orton eliminated Mark Henry and Chris Jericho before being the last man eliminated by Jack Swagger. 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 . [218], On the July 7, 2016 episode of SmackDown, Orton was revealed as Brock Lesnar's opponent for SummerSlam. [263] On the August 21 episode of SmackDown Live, Orton and Hardy faced off in a match that ended in a no-contest, with Hardy continuing to attack Orton after the match. The second reason is the main reason Orton was recast in that role, his Dishonorable Discharge. [319][320] The couple had a daughter together. [256] At the Royal Rumble, Orton entered Royal Rumble match at #24 and eliminated NXT Champion Andrade "Cien" Almas before later being eliminated by Roman Reigns. [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. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. [290] After Bliss repeatedly harassed and distracted him over the weeks, causing him to lose matches, Bliss challenged him to an Intergender Match at Fastlane on March 21, which he accepted. [6] On several occasions he faced Rico Constantino on combined WWF/OVW events, and also lost to The Prototype (John Cena) in a tag match on July 28 in Jacksonville, Indiana. Randy Orton on Twitter: "Playing #GTA with my 12 year old, Alanna. set, causing an explosion. [citation needed] Orton returned to WWE programming for SmackDown! ", "Diamond Dallas Page le dio a Randy Orton el permiso de usar el RKO", "The 25 best wrestling finishers ever, from the Stone Cold Stunner to the Mandible Claw", "Randy Orton says WWE has banned one of his moves", "WWE News: Randy Orton says his punt kick has been banned", "WWE BACKLASH LIVE RESULTS: EDGE VS. 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[253] At Hell in a Cell, Orton defeated Rusev to end the feud. Orton explained that he wanted to face Lesnar to prove that he belonged in the top spot, before executing an RKO on Jericho. Most pro wrestlers, particularly in WWE, spend upwards of 300 days on the road, away from their families. [208] He was carried on a stretcher after he sustained a scripted injury, so he could start filming The Condemned 2. Look for a guy that will go to the papers if he has to. [198] Later that night, Orton and Batista, along with Kane, attacked Bryan before he was set to defend his title against Triple H. Before Triple H could defeat Bryan, The Shield interrupted by spearing Triple H and taking out Orton, Batista, and Kane, causing the match to end in a no-contest. From 2013 to 2015, he was aligned with The Authority, who named him the "face of the WWE". Edge vs. Daniel Bryan in a Triple Threat for the WWE Universal Championship, Asuka vs. Rhea Ripley for the Raw Women's Championship, Big E vs. Apollo Crews in a Nigerian Drum Fight for the IC Title", "4/26 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman vs. Mace and T-Bar, Asuka, Naomi, and Lana vs. Rhea Ripley, Nia Jax, and Shayna Baszler, Damian Priest, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods vs. Amazon Merch on Demand. 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. A key ingredient in Randy Orton's recipe for success is his cold-blooded demeanor. [205] At Hell in a Cell, Orton lost to Cena. Orton recently responded to a fan who asked him a question about former TNA World Champion, James Storm. on June 16, announcing that he was the second pick in the 2005 draft lottery. [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. [6] He became a member of the stable Evolution shortly after his WWE debut, which quickly led to an Intercontinental Championship reign, his first championship with the company. [236] On January 29, 2017, at the Royal Rumble, Orton won the Royal Rumble match for the second time in his career by lastly eliminating Roman Reigns. And even though you probably don't like me anyway, give me five minutes and I'll make you not like me more. They disbanded in 2010, and Orton returned to singles competition. On the December 1 episode of Raw, Orton proposed that he, Rhodes and Manu form an alliance. [329] WWE simply claimed that the allegations preceded their Talent Wellness Program, launched in February 2006. 1 contenders", "KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/2: Jericho joins Smackdown, Shane takes belt from Jinder, Jinder vs. Sami", "5/21 Powell's WWE Backlash Live Review: Randy Orton vs. Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship, Kevin Owens vs. AJ Styles for the U.S. Championship, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler", "WWE Champion Jinder Mahal def. There have been some great photos of Randy Orton snapped throughout the years that might help shine a different light on WWE's Apex Predator. He was then signed by the WWF and was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), where he held the OVW Hardcore Championship twice. Orton and whomever his opponents always get stuck in an endless blackhole storyline where neither person can escape each Press J to jump to the feed. The fan wanted to know whether Randy Orton and his family had any heat with Storm, due to . [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. [244] The following week on SmackDown Live, Orton defeated Erick Rowan in a no disqualification match and was afterwards attacked by Mahal and The Singh Brothers; Mahal subsequently stole the WWE Championship belt. [326] They reside in St. Charles, Missouri. [165][166], On the December 3 episode of Raw, Orton began a feud with The Shield, after he was attacked by them following a victory over Brad Maddox. [264] At Hell in a Cell, Orton defeated Hardy in a Hell in a Cell match. There have been a few examples over the years of pro wrestling becoming a family business. Together, they held the World Tag Team Championship. [citation needed] On April 2 at WrestleMania, however, Orton lost after he was pinned by Mysterio. Wyatt, Orton and Harper defended the title under the, four-on-four Survivor Series elimination match, WWE Championship Money in the Bank ladder match, fatal four-way tag team elimination match, "MMWA-SICW Archive March 18, 2000 results", "W.W.F./W.W.E. [32] While recovering, Orton still appeared on Raw in his own Randy News Network (RNN) segment, a weekly vignette featuring him talking about his condition. There's an old expression that says "Heavy is the head that wears the crown." [156] On May 30, WWE suspended Orton for 60 days due to his second violation of the company's Talent Wellness Program. On the March 21 Raw, Orton turned heel once again after he delivered an RKO to his unsuspecting on-screen girlfriend, Stacy Keibler, knocking her unconscious. 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At some point, even the likes of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and John Cena had to get put over by established stars like Bret Hart and Kurt Angle, respectively. [57] Orton challenged him to a match for his title shot at No Way Out. Orton hasn't wrestled since he and. A Life long pro wrestling, Los Angeles Lakers, and Philadelphia Eagles fan. [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. After WrestleMania, with Rollins as the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Orton faced Rollins at Extreme Rules[210] and Payback, losing both title matches. [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. 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. Randy Orton Long Sleeve Shirt - WWE Men's Apparel - Randy Orton Pose $3499 FREE delivery Thu, Jan 19 +1 colors/patterns WWE Randy Orton Strike First RKO Premium T-Shirt $2499 FREE delivery Thu, Jan 12 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon MORE RESULTS 500 LEVEL Randy Orton Shirt - WWE Men's Apparel - Randy Orton RKO Outta Nowhere 4.4 (10) Save 14% [295] With this match, Orton broke Kane's record for wrestling the most PPV matches in WWE history. In this heartwarming photo, the infant, future "Legend Killer" is enjoying some quality time in bed with his legendary father, "Cowboy" Bob Orton. The win gave Orton and Riddle each their second Raw Tag Team Championship reign and Orton's fourth tag team championship reign overall. Triple H in an unsanctioned match", "KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/4: WrestleMania 33 fallout including celebration interview with Orton, rematches, Miz & Maryse, and some NXT call-ups! [282] Orton would go on to revive his Legend Killer gimmick over the next few weeks, attacking legends such as Christian, Shawn Michaels, and Big Show, while becoming more unhinged. [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. [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. [73] Orton lost the title match at SummerSlam when Cena pinned him after an FU. The group was pushed on Raw from 2003 to 2004, with the height of their dominance occurring after Armageddon in 2003 when all of the men's titles on Raw were held by Evolution members. [citation needed] In September 2002, Orton was traded to the Raw brand, where he defeated Stevie Richards in his debut on the show. 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. Due to injuries inflicted on him by Edge, Orton left the match to be tended to by medical personnel without actually being eliminated. WWE fans will remember the time Randy Orton took a shot at Mysterio's long-time best friend in the ring to get more heat towards him. 10/10 Matt Hardy. On the February 3 episode of SmackDown, Orton defeated Barrett in a No Disqualification match to end the feud. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. 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. [122] Over the next three weeks, Orton punted and injured all members of The New Nexus, Michael McGillicutty, David Otunga and Mason Ryan. 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. Most adults look back at their childhoods fondly. Join. 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[131][132] A month later at SummerSlam, Orton regained the title when he defeated Christian in a No Holds Barred match. This inspired them to try to gain Orton's respect. As the son of WWE superstar, "Cowboy" Bob Orton, young Randy could often be found backstage or in the locker room area. [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. [109] Orton and DiBiase both competed in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match at Elimination Chamber, where DiBiase eliminated Orton after hitting him with a pipe Rhodes had given him. Apologies for coming in . He made some mistakes in his younger days that painted him in a less than stellar light. [147] Barrett and Orton continued their feud on the December 23 episode of SmackDown, where they brawled backstage and Orton hit Barrett with an RKO onto a car. Orton's promotion to the main roster made him a member of OVW's now legendary Class of 2002 as part of what has now been dubbed as the OVW 4 alongside the aforementioned Cena as well as Brock Lesnar and Dave Bautista. [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. The match put Edge out of action with a legitimate torn triceps, and the victory enabled Orton to call himself the "Greatest Wrestler Ever". [245] At Payback, Orton lost to Wyatt after Mahal attacked him with the title belt. [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. McMahon was the owner of the company that made Orton a star, and Triple H was the superstar who took Orton under his wing. ", "CALDWELL'S WWE SURVIVOR SERIES PPV REPORT 11/18: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV Punk-Cena-Ryback", "Raw results: The Shield runs rampant, Brad Maddox returns, and Punk takes a lie detector test on "Miz TV", "SmackDown results: Cesaro def. On the April 9 episode of Raw, Orton and Michaels wrestled to a no contest in a number one contender's match for the WWE Championship after both men's shoulders were down during the pinfall. [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. The Miz, WWE Fastlane fallout", "WrestleMania 37 results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. Orton and Edge then began a feud, facing each other in a Last Man Standing match at WrestleMania 36, which Orton lost. [48] The following night on Raw, after Orton successfully defended the title against Benoit in a rematch, Evolution threw Orton a mock celebration only to reveal that they were not pleased with his new victory. In fact, some fans would be surprised to learn just how many pro wrestlers served their country at one point or another. [222] During Lesnar's promo on the August 1 episode of Raw, Orton appeared and delivered an RKO to Lesnar. Smackdown! : The Shield handed their first loss heading into Payback", "CALDWELL'S WWE PAYBACK PPV RESULTS 6/16 (Hour 3): Cena vs. Ryback main event, Tag Title match", "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 6/17 (Hour 2): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw Orton vs. Bryan, A.J. [39] During this time, Orton began using the move that would become his signature finisher, the RKO, a jumping cutter named after his initials. This picture shows Randy Orton continuing that honored tradition and granting a wish for a young fan. Orton tried to do an RKO in one momentum, but Foley reversed the situation, and Orton finished on thumbtacks. [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. He unsuccessfully challenged Jack Swagger for the World Heavyweight Championship at Extreme Rules in April. [127], On the May 6 episode of SmackDown, Orton defeated Christian to win the World Heavyweight Championship for the second time. In the 80s, pro wrestling blew up into a worldwide phenomenon. [47] Benoit congratulated Orton after the match, shaking his hand for showing the ability to "be a man". [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]. [86] At WrestleMania, Orton retained the WWE Championship against Cena and Triple H by pinning Cena after Triple H executed a Pedigree on him. On the following episode of SmackDown!, Orton challenged Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship, but failed to win the title.[61]. At WrestleMania 35, Orton lost to Styles. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Bobby Roode to become the new United States Champion", "Jinder Mahal def. 99. [300][301] The move was brought back in June 2020 as part of the feud between Orton and Edge where Orton used the Punt Kick to defeat Edge at Backlash. Team Raw in a 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Men's Elimination Match", "Bray Wyatt & Randy Orton def. However, there have been some great photos of Orton snapped throughout the years that might help shine a different light on WWE's Apex Predator. [157][158], Orton returned on the July 30 episode of Raw defeating Heath Slater. He's had his fair share of ups and downs in the promotion, but the talented third-generation superstar was able to weather the bad times and become a true legend in the sport of pro wrestling. Adam Copeland a fait ses dbuts la World Wrestling Federation (WWF) sous le nom d'Edge lors de l'dition de RAW is WAR du 22 juin 1998 contre Jose Estrada Jr. Ce match se termine prmaturment par un dcompte extrieur la suite de la blessure d'Estrada [19].Edge est alors un personnage mystrieux et solitaire qui arrivait des gradins pour attaquer ses adversaires durant les combats. Tony Khan: Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away. Randy Orton stated that his in-ring retirement lies in. [206] On the October 27 episode of Raw, Orton attacked Rollins, turning face in the process. The WrestleMania Backlash match between RK-Bro and the Usos was later changed to a six-man tag team non-title match pitting Drew McIntyre and RK-Bro against The Bloodline, in which the latter emerged victorious when Roman Reigns pinned Riddle. Randy Orton sinks his fangs into independent wrestling and former WWE star on Twitter. [235] On the December 27 episode of SmackDown Live, they lost the SmackDown Tag Team Championship to American Alpha in a fatal four-way tag team elimination match, after Orton accidentally hit Harper. Randy Orton Gets RKOd By His Wife Kim Orton!!! [80][81] They had a rematch at Survivor Series with a pre-match stipulation that if Michaels had used Sweet Chin Music, he would have lost and never had another chance at the title, while if Orton was disqualified, he would have lost the championship; Orton pinned Michaels at Survivor Series after an RKO to retain the title. [310][311][312] He later starred in the action films 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded (2013)[313] and The Condemned 2 (2015). [232], That same night, Orton and Wyatt were revealed as members of Team SmackDown for Survivor Series. He then adopted the nicknames of "the Viper" and "the Apex Predator" due to his untrustworthy, snake-like character. 4/8 Bray Wyatt Decided One Of Their Feuds. By Louis Dangoor Published: 16 Jun 2022, 17:37 Worrying news for WWE, as it has emerged that Randy Orton could be out of action for the remainder of 2022. [128] At Over the Limit, Orton made his first successful title defense in a rematch against Christian. On the November 11 episode of SmackDown, Orton lost a match to Barrett after Barrett poked Orton in the eye. Despite what some delusional former wrestling stars claim, absolutely nobody in the wrestling business gets over by themselves. Orton is a third-generation professional wrestler; his grandfather Bob Orton, father Bob Orton Jr., and uncle Barry Orton were all wrestlers. [35][36][37] He joined Triple H in an Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam, involved primarily to secure Triple H's title defense, and was eliminated by Goldberg, but the stable managed to fulfill its purpose and Triple H went on to eliminate Goldberg and retain his title. Orton began cutting promos insulting the aging Hogan and flirted with Hogan's then-eighteen-year-old daughter Brooke. [4][5] Before being signed by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), he trained in and wrestled for the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association and Southern Illinois Conference Wrestling. Orton, whose championship reign had been ended by Triple H in 2004, agreed, forming the tag team Rated-RKO. [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. Over the years, stars like "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and John Cena have made it their personal mission to grant as many wishes as possible. There are two performers credited with helping make Orton a bonafide star, Mick Foley and Shawn Michaels. RELATED: Stars And Stripes: 15 WWE Wrestlers Who Served In The Military. [153] Orton defeated Kane on the next SmackDown in a No Disqualification rematch[154] and at Extreme Rules in a Falls Count Anywhere match to end the feud. The two traded victories over each on following episodes of Raw, leading to a match at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 13, which Orton won. The next night, he competed in a tournament to crown the 2009 Superstar of the Year, defeating The Undertaker by countout in the first round after interference from Legacy to advance to the finals later that night, where he lost to Cena. [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. [121], The next month at Elimination Chamber, Orton failed to win a WWE Championship number one contender Elimination Chamber match after being eliminated by CM Punk. [11][12] He formed the group The Legacy with Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. in 2008. [250], Orton started a feud with Rusev, whom he defeated in 10 seconds at SummerSlam. Team Hell No for the Smackdown Tag Titles", "Jeff Hardy def. The day-to-day life of a professional wrestler isn't exactly as glamorous as some people may think. Known to Jay Briscoe passes away at the age of 38 [Megathread]. In this shot, Stephanie is seen greeting Orton backstage after his World Title victory at SummerSlam 2004. The following night on Raw, RK-Bro successfully defended the Raw Tag Team Championships against the Street Profits. RELATED: 10 Great Randy Orton Matches That Nobody Talks About. On the April 25 episode of Raw, WWE and Riddle celebrated "20 Years of Orton" to open the show. [186] On August 18 at SummerSlam, Orton turned heel after he cashed in his Money in the Bank contract on Daniel Bryan, who had just won the WWE Championship and had been subsequently attacked by special guest referee Triple H, who also counted the pinfall to give Orton his seventh WWE Championship. This led to Orton facing Shane in a No Holds Barred match at No Way Out, which he won. [285] However, he would lose the title back to McIntyre on the November 16 episode of Raw. [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. 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. Famed for his brutal hardcore matches and ability to handle excruciating pain, Foley challenged Orton to a hardcore "Legend vs. Legend Killer" match for his Intercontinental Championship, which Orton reluctantly accepted. [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. [162] He began feuding with Alberto Del Rio on the September 28 episode of SmackDown. Black then executed a. Hello! Their second match at Backlash, billed as the "Greatest Wrestling Match Ever", was won by Orton. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. [101] On the June 15 episode of Raw, Orton regained the title in a fatal four-way match against Big Show, Triple H and John Cena. After taking the mic and promising to beat Gunn, Orton was defeated. Stephanie was a big supporter of Orton's backstage and lobbied heavily for Orton to win the World Heavyweight Championship in 2004. [53], The next night on Raw, Orton faced Batista, who had become World Heavyweight Champion. [citation needed] Triple H, Flair and Batista attacked Orton in the ring, resulting in Orton being kicked out of Evolution. 500 LEVEL. )", "W.W.W.F./W.W.F./W.W.E. [335] A trial was scheduled for September 2021, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. WWE Raw - Season 21 - IMDb Listen on Apple Podcasts. 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