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. [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. [321][322][323] They separated in late 2012 and divorced in June 2013. Orton would then start using the move regularly again. 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. [243], On the April 18 episode of SmackDown Live, Jinder Mahal, who was moved to the SmackDown brand as a result of the Superstar Shake-up, won a six-pack challenge to become the number one contender for the WWE Championship, after interference from The Singh Brothers. Happy MLK Day yall. On the November 11 episode of SmackDown, Orton lost a match to Barrett after Barrett poked Orton in the eye. [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. Long before Randy Orton popularized the move in the WWE, Orton used a few other finishers during his time on the developmental scene. Lock with a kendo stick applied to the move. [330], In August 2018, Orton was investigated by WWE for sexual harassment when it was claimed that he had exposed himself to new members of the company's writing staff during his early career,[331][332] though nothing came of the investigation. [69] With Triple H out of action, Rated-RKO continued their on-screen rivalry with Michaels. Randy Orton Long Sleeve Shirt - WWE Men's Apparel - Randy Orton Pose. [31] Within weeks of his debut on the Raw brand, Orton suffered a shoulder injury,[citation needed] leaving him sidelined for months. WWE stars having long hair isn't uncommon in the slightest, but Orton has had. [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. 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. He then began feuding with his former stablemate Cody Rhodes, who believed that Orton had mistreated and abused him during their time together in Legacy. [298][299] The name is a pun on his initials (Randal Keith Orton) with "Randy-KO". [264] At Hell in a Cell, Orton defeated Hardy in a Hell in a Cell match. [218], On the July 7, 2016 episode of SmackDown, Orton was revealed as Brock Lesnar's opponent for SummerSlam. [111] At WrestleMania XXVI, Orton defeated Rhodes and DiBiase in a triple threat match.[112]. 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. [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. 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. [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. WWE's work over the years with the Make-A-Wish program shouldn't be overlooked or understated. [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. [105], Orton then began a rivalry with Kofi Kingston, whom Orton blamed for him losing the WWE Championship due to Kingston interfering in his match with Cena to chase away Rhodes and DiBiase. [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. Jos Alberto Rodrguez Chucuan (born 25 May 1977) is a Mexican-American professional wrestler, professional wrestling promoter, sports commentator, and mixed martial artist, currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as a commentator. [327], Orton suffers from hypermobility in both of his shoulders, which has been the cause of nearly all of his injuries throughout his career, sidelining him through incidents ranging from performing one of his signature taunts during a match to innocuous things such as taking out the trash at home. After this, Orton experienced another push, becoming general manager of the Raw brand for a week following a match stipulation at Survivor Series where he picked up the win for his team by last eliminating Triple H in a four-on-four Survivor Series elimination match. [17] Following his match at the 2021 Survivor Series, he broke Kane's record for wrestling the most PPV matches in WWE history. The Miz, Elias, and Jaxson Ryker", "2021 WWE Survivor Series results, recap, grades: Champion vs. Champion matches steal stacked show", "Raw recap & reactions (March 7, 2022): Erroneous for dummies", "WWE Summerslam 2022 main event in jeopardy due to Randy Orton's injury? However, behind the scenes, the two superstars are good friends. [52] During Orton's promos, he ran for cover whenever signs of The Undertaker's appearance (lightning, darkness, or smoke) occurred. 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RK-Bro defeated Styles and Omos in a rematch at Crown Jewel to successfully retain the championships and end the feud between the two teams. [251] On the September 5 episode of SmackDown Live, Orton lost to Shinsuke Nakamura in a number one contender's match for the WWE Championship. Due to the injury, Orton was taken out of his Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship at Elimination Chamber. Orton explained that he wanted to face Lesnar to prove that he belonged in the top spot, before executing an RKO on Jericho. [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. It might be getting out of hand. Much has been made over the years regarding Randy Orton's relationship with Vince McMahon and Triple H. Both men were extremely instrumental in Orton's career success. 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. He unsuccessfully challenged Jack Swagger for the World Heavyweight Championship at Extreme Rules in April. 99. 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. He had a guest role as James Richards, a former Navy SEAL and leader of a militia group, in a December 2016 episode of the USA action series Shooter. [56] The following month, Orton replaced the late Eddie Guerrero as a participant in the annual elimination match of Team SmackDown! [212] Following this, Orton began feuding with Sheamus after both men attacked each other and faced off in various tag-team matches; Orton defeated Sheamus at Battleground, but lost to Sheamus at SummerSlam. [223] The following night on SmackDown Live, Lesnar attacked Orton during his match, delivering an F-5 to Orton. [170] At Elimination Chamber, Orton eliminated Mark Henry and Chris Jericho before being the last man eliminated by Jack Swagger. Cena's final opportunity against Orton came at the Royal Rumble 2014 . The legendary career of Randy Orton has seen him take many different directions with his character. Even though they were an unconventional pairing, they ended up having great chemistry. Team Raw in a 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Men's Elimination Match", "Bray Wyatt & Randy Orton def. Randy Orton stated that his in-ring retirement lies in. Performers like Hulk Hogan, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin even crossed over into full-fledged celebrity status. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Join. After a three-month hiatus, Orton returned at Fastlane on February 22, 2015, by saving Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback from a post-match beatdown of Rollins, Big Show and Kane. Most pro wrestlers, particularly in WWE, spend upwards of 300 days on the road, away from their families. color commentator John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL), but Orton retained the title. At Night of Champions, Orton won the WWE Championship in a six-pack challenge elimination match. Kevin Owens via pinfall after a RKO to advance to the main event. On December 15, Orton defeated Cena at TLC to unify both titles, and becoming the first WWE World Heavyweight Champion as well as officially being recognized as the final World Heavyweight Champion. [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. 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After the newly reformed D-Generation X (DX) (Triple H and Shawn Michaels) cost Edge the WWE Championship, Edge approached Orton and asked him to join forces to defeat the team. He's even said that his retirement plans entirely hinge on her; Randy trusts Kim to be the one to tell him whether or not he's still got it or he's become a . Upon being medically cleared to return to the ring, Orton was reinjured in a motorcycle accident. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. [54] While sidelined, Orton appeared on Raw and claimed that he was ineligible for the WWE Draft Lottery due to his injury. Aside from The Rock, perhaps the most well-known third-generation superstar in WWE history is Randy Orton. Randy Orton, Rusev and Bobby Roode to win the United States Championship", "United States Champion Jeff Hardy def. The following night on Raw, Cena defeated Orton in a non-title match with Triple H as the special guest referee, resulting in Cena being added to Orton's title match with Triple H at WrestleMania, making it a triple threat match. [97] At Armageddon, Orton lost to Batista in a singles match. The title match ended in a double count-out after the two united and attacked them. [86] At WrestleMania, Orton retained the WWE Championship against Cena and Triple H by pinning Cena after Triple H executed a Pedigree on him. [257], During the following months, Orton was put in the orbit of the WWE United States Championship. Randy Orton Takes Shot At Former WWE Star & Continues Rant on Recent "Dive" Controversy; "Sorry To The Indy Marks and Old Timers" Mike Killam Sunday, May 14, 2017 (Photo by JP Yim/Getty . It's probably fair to say that young Randy Orton was the envy of many of his classmates growing up. In this heartwarming photo, the infant, future "Legend Killer" is enjoying some quality time in bed with his legendary father, "Cowboy" Bob Orton. [64] Orton returned from his suspension in June to the Raw brand,[citation needed] where he entered a rivalry with Angle, culminating in matches at ECW One Night Stand (which he lost) and Vengeance (which he won) before engaging in a storyline feud with Hulk Hogan. [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. At Battleground, Orton was again defeated by Mahal when The Great Khali returned and attacked Orton, allowing Mahal to escape the Punjabi Prison to win. [150][15] On the January 27, 2012 episode of SmackDown, he returned to the ring and attacked Barrett. On the February 28 episode of SmackDown Live, Orton turned on Wyatt while Wyatt was delivering his promo and was seen entering Wyatt's compound, where he claimed that despite being Wyatt's home, it was not his home and declared his intentions to burn the soul of "Sister Abigail". [262] Two nights later on SmackDown Live, Orton interfered in the rematch and attacked Hardy again. Randy Orton's 2005 Legend Killer Run Was His Best Work By Joey Haverford Published Oct 9, 2021 Randy Orton has had a remarkable career in WWE. [190] Orton and Bryan faced off for the vacant title on October 6 at Battleground, but the match ended in a no contest after Big Show interfered and knocked out both men. After the match, the duo would celebrate with new WWE signee Gable Steveson. The Big Show", "PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 10/12: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane", "Caldwell's WWE Hell in a Cell PPV report 10/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV Will WWE pull the trigger on Ryback as top champ? But his time as the "Legend Killer" in 2005 was perhaps his best and most captivating work. Apologies for coming in . [28] That fall he began appearing regularly on WWF house shows and dark matches, facing Chuck Palumbo, Steven Richards and Shawn Stasiak, but mostly wrestling in tag team matches. Mr. McMahon is more infamous than legendary, but he is still a former WWE Champion Randy Orton has faced one on one and failed to beat. The following week, Orton defended the WWE Championship against Triple H in a Last Man Standing match, which ended in a no-contest after both men failed to answer the referee's ten count. [71] Their alliance was effectively ended once Edge joined the SmackDown! [33], After his injury healed, Orton joined the Evolution stable, which consisted of Ric Flair, Triple H, and relative newcomer Batista. Randy Orton spent his Sunday trolling the independent wrestling scene. [145] Barrett then began attacking and distracting Orton during matches. [76] Orton then threw him outside the ring, and gave him an RKO on the broadcast table. [291] On the following episode of Raw, The Fiend attacked Orton again and a match between them was scheduled for WrestleMania 37. Please remember to be civil when commenting and follow our rules. [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. Bobby Roode to become the new United States Champion", "Jinder Mahal def. teacher pay grid ontario 2021; lazy town characters sportacus; shabbona park storm damage; schengen visa extension germany covid 19; cape ratio by country 2021 [79] Michaels was chosen by fan voting over Jeff Hardy and Mr. Kennedy to meet Orton for the WWE Championship at Cyber Sunday, where Orton was disqualified after low blowing Michaels, but retained the title. on April 25, 2002. RELATED: 10 Great Randy Orton Matches That Nobody Talks About. In this picture, Orton is shown on the field at Busch Stadium posing for a quick shot with a couple of St. Louis Cardinals. [194] Orton retained the title at the Royal Rumble against Cena after interference by The Wyatt Family. [citation needed] On April 2 at WrestleMania, however, Orton lost after he was pinned by Mysterio. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. During this time, he gained a new entrance theme, "Voices", performed by the band Rev Theory.[90]. [302][303], During his initial years in WWE, Orton's gimmick was that of "the Legend Killer", a young and cocky talent who disrespected and usually defeated several legends. It comes so natural."[306]. In 2004, Orton appeared on the talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! 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. [115] Immediately afterward, Orton hit Sheamus with the chair and an RKO onto the broadcast table. [26] Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, he was tried and convicted under a special court-martial, subsequently spending 38 days in the brig at Camp Pendleton. [66] Orton continued his attacks when he engaged himself in feuds with Rob Van Dam at One Night Stand (after losing a stretcher match to Van Dam),[72] Ric Flair,[citation needed] Dusty Rhodes,[citation needed] and Sgt. Wesly Avendano is a writer from a small town in southern California. 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. Orton would later accept the challenge on RK-Bro's behalf. 4/10 Mr. McMahon. ", "Go follow my brother Nate, @orton_nathan, he's new to Twitter and an up and coming comic. [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. [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. FREE delivery Thu, Jan 12 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. Randy Orton (New World Heavyweight Champion)", "Caldwell's WWE Survivor Series PPV Results 11/20: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV The Rock returns, Punk vs. Del Rio, Henry vs. Show", "WWE Raw SuperShow results: CM Punk sets the table for WWE TLC", "Randy Orton def. Their second match at Backlash, billed as the "Greatest Wrestling Match Ever", was won by Orton. Especially if they ever saw these pictures. 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[337], In October 2019, Orton received criticism for saying "nigga" while playing a Call of Duty game on a live Twitch stream. [118][119] However, on the November 22 episode of Raw, after Orton defeated Barrett again in a title match, he lost the championship against The Miz when he cashed his Money in the Bank contract. [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. The match put Edge out of action with a legitimate torn triceps, and the victory enabled Orton to call himself the "Greatest Wrestler Ever". [citation needed] In the weeks leading up to WrestleMania, Orton became more defiant and unafraid of The Undertaker, taunting and assaulting him in the ring following distractions from his father, "Cowboy" Bob Orton. On the April 30 episode of Raw, they competed against each other in a singles match, which Edge won. [44] Orton later spat in the face of Harley Race on the April 26 episode of Raw. At WrestleMania 21, Orton lost the heavily hyped match. [131][132] A month later at SummerSlam, Orton regained the title when he defeated Christian in a No Holds Barred match. Orton stated on-screen that his match with The Undertaker had aggravated a shoulder injury. ", "WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan in a strap match for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship", "5/25 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of WWE Champion Drew McIntyre on MVP's VIP Lounge, Nia Jax vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Natalya for a Raw Women's Championship match at WWE Backlash, Andrade vs. Apollo Crews for the U.S. This infuriated Mr. McMahon, who demanded that Orton apologize, or he'd terminate him on the spot. WWE Raw - Season 21 - IMDb Listen on Apple Podcasts. brand. [30] Soon after, Orton became a face and was placed in a series of matches with Holly. Due to injuries inflicted on him by Edge, Orton left the match to be tended to by medical personnel without actually being eliminated. That night, Orton interfered in Cena's match with King Booker, assaulting him before kicking his father, who was at ringside, in the head. This led to a loaded standoff between him, Edge, Randy Orton, and Shawn Michaels. The day-to-day life of a professional wrestler isn't exactly as glamorous as some people may think. Orton began cutting promos insulting the aging Hogan and flirted with Hogan's then-eighteen-year-old daughter Brooke. As a reward for the promotion's success, WWE has been blessed with the biggest following of detractors in wrestling history. [275][276] As part of the 2019 WWE draft, Orton was drafted to Raw. For the past 20 years, Randy Orton has been a mainstay on WWE programming. [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. The second reason is the main reason Orton was recast in that role, his Dishonorable Discharge. [230] On the October 25 episode of SmackDown Live, Orton interfered on Wyatt's behalf in his match with Kane, leading to speculation that he had joined The Wyatt Family, though this was neither confirmed nor denied by WWE or Orton. In the 80s, pro wrestling blew up into a worldwide phenomenon. Historically, St. Louis has always been an incredible market for professional wrestling. 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. Following WrestleMania, RK-Bro would be challenged by The Usos to a championship unification match at WrestleMania Backlash with, both the Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships on the line. In this backstage picture from 2013, Orton is seen catching up with a retired "Heartbreak Kid." [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. 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[296] At WrestleMania 38, RK-Bro successfully defended the Raw Tag Team Championship against Alpha Academy and the Street Profits in a triple threat tag team match. 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. 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% News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Title", "Christian regresa a los cuadrilteros de WWE en Monday Night RAW", "WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship, Braun Strowman vs. 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. It's not listed on his IMDB at all and he tweeted about watching it but made no reference to ever being in it. One contributor that often goes unsung in Orton's career success is Stephanie McMahon. Randy Orton said he used a Full Nelson-like slam. This candid picture of Randy Orton washing his hands is a great example of the lengths fans will go to snap a picture of their favorite superstars. [142], Orton reignited his feud with Wade Barrett after both were named captain for a traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series elimination match. [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. A key ingredient in Randy Orton's recipe for success is his cold-blooded demeanor. [179][180] Three days later at Payback, Orton and Bryan unsuccessfully challenged for Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins' WWE Tag Team Championship. Most adults look back at their childhoods fondly. Right before Orton was about to use his (now banned) punt kick to put McMahon out of his misery, Shane interfered in the . Tony Khan: Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away. The Undertaker sustained an RKO from Orton in a surprise attack. Debut March 18, 2000 The article mentioned several current and former WWE wrestlers, including Orton, who was alleged to have obtained nandrolone, oxandrolone, stanozolol, and testosterone, as well as ancillary drugs anastrozole and clomiphene citrate. 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