Randy Orton is a renowned American professional wrestler. He is widely recognized for becoming one of the youngest wrestlers in history to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, solidifying his legacy in the industry.
Randal Keith Orton was born on April 1, 1980, in Knoxville, Tennessee. As the son of professional wrestler "Cowboy" Bob Orton, Randy was born into a wrestling family. Despite this lineage, his parents initially discouraged him from entering the wrestling business, concerned about the demanding lifestyle and the frequent time away from family.
Orton attended Hazelwood Central High School in Missouri, where he participated in amateur wrestling and began developing his athletic abilities. After graduating in 1998, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. However, his time in the military was short-lived. Due to disciplinary issues—including going AWOL twice and disobeying a superior officer—he was court-martialed, sentenced to 38 days in a military prison at Camp Pendleton, and eventually received a bad conduct discharge in 1999.
Determined to pursue wrestling despite his father's early reservations, Randy Orton made his professional wrestling debut in 2000 in St. Louis, Missouri. His father ultimately became instrumental in training him for the ring. In 2001, Orton signed with the then-World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), beginning his formal training and development within the organization.
Although he lost his televised debut match to Tommy Dreamer, Orton quickly earned his first win against Hardcore Holly. Rapidly gaining popularity, he established himself as one of WWE’s rising stars. Orton gained further acclaim after becoming the youngest WWE World Heavyweight Champion at just 24 years old in 2004.
In August 2019, Orton competed against then-WWE Champion Kofi Kingston at SummerSlam. During a heated match, Orton exited the ring and exchanged an intense stare with Kingston’s family at ringside. The moment incited Kingston, leading to a flurry of attacks and a double count-out, resulting in frustration from fans. The bout ended with Kingston delivering his signature Trouble in Paradise move, standing tall over Orton despite the inconclusive finish.
Randy Orton has built an impressive career spanning over two decades, earning numerous championships and accolades, including multiple WWE Championship titles and Royal Rumble victories. As of recent estimates, his net worth is reported to be approximately $15 million, reflecting not only his success in wrestling but also in acting and endorsements.
Orton married his high school sweetheart, Samantha Speno, in September 2007. The couple welcomed their daughter, Alanna Marie Orton, in July 2008. However, their marriage ended in divorce in July 2013 following a period of separation that began in 2012.
On November 14, 2015, Orton married Kimberly Kessler, a former member of his fan club. The couple has one daughter together, Brooklyn Rose Orton, born on November 22, 2016. Randy Orton frequently shares moments from his personal life on social media, giving fans a glimpse into his role as both a father and husband.
| Birth Date: | 1 Apr, 1980 |
| Age: | 40 yrs |
| Occupations: | Professional wrestler Actor Amateur wrestler |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Knoxville |
| residence: | St. Charles |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American professional wrestler |
| twitterID: | RandyOrton |
| Net Worth 2021: | 7 million |
