RANDY ORTON

lovablemum · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 4068 Location: Northants

Name: Randy Orton

Height: 6 foot 4
Weight: 245 pounds
From: St. Louis, Mo.
Finishing Move: RKO
Career Highlights: World Heavyweight Championship (defeated Chris Benoit at SummerSlam â€™04); Intercontinental Championship

A genuine blue chipper - Randy Orton entered WWE and quickly joined up with the crÃ¨me of the crop in the power-hungry faction on RAW known as Evolution. Mentored by â€œThe Gameâ€? Triple H and â€œThe Nature Boyâ€? Ric Flair, Orton quickly turned from an up and coming third generation Superstar into the â€œLegend Killerâ€?. Feasting on crushing legend after legend, Orton targeted and took down dozens of top WWE Superstars, Hall of Famers and legends including Harley Race, Sgt. Slaughter, Shawn Michaels and Cactus Jack.

With a growing list of victims, courtesy of the nearly unstoppable RKO, Ortonâ€™s cockiness grew as did his threat as a top contender. In the summer of 2004, Orton got the chance of a lifetime in challenging Chris Benoit for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. Ortonâ€™s victory over Benoit for the World Heavyweight Championship created chaos within Evolution as Triple H had all of Evolution turn on Orton and then stopped at nothing to make sure Ortonâ€™s reign as Champion was cut short.

Alienated but not unfocused, Orton waged war with Evolution but with WrestleMania approaching, Orton realized he needed to make a big impact. Orton did just that by challenging Undertaker â€“ who is undefeated in 13 WrestleMania appearances - to a match at WrestleMania 21. Unfortunately, Orton felt as if everyone felt he could not defeat the Undertaker. Orton even felt betrayed by his girlfriend at the time, Stacy Keibler, who wasnâ€™t supporting him going into Wrestlemania and RKOâ€™d her. Fans instantly began to once again loathe the St. Louis native.

As WrestleMania approached, Ortonâ€™s aggressiveness and arrogance began to reemerge, as did his Godâ€™s Gift to the World attitude. As WrestleMania approached, Orton was featured on Chris Jerichoâ€™s Highlight Reel when WWE legend Jake â€œThe Snakeâ€? Roberts made his first appearance in close to eight years in WWE by confronting Orton about his ways and warning him about Undertaker. Orton blew off Robertsâ€™ warnings and advice and instead introduced him to an RKO, crossing another legend off his list of victims.

However, at WrestleMania 21 with Randy Ortonâ€™s ego and momentum at a near all-time high, his hot streak would be put on hold as Undertaker would just barely beat the young challenger after Orton came within milliseconds of defeating the Deadmanâ€¦ with a little help from his dear old dad Cowboy Bob Orton Jr. and his trusty cast. The next night, Orton went face to face with his former Evolution teammate and new World Heavyweight Champion Batista. Orton was injured and lost to a Batista Bomb.

Following the two big losses, Randy Orton was put on the disabled list due to a shoulder injury he suffered during his match against Undertaker at WrestleMania. However, despite these injuries, the cocky and confident heel Orton returned in a short period of time when he was drafted as part of the 2005 Draft Lottery to SmackDown!

Now a member of SmackDown!, Orton has set his eyes once again on Undertaker and adding him to his list of legends. At the 2005 SummerSlam with help from his Hall of Fame father, Randy Orton came one step closer to adding Undertakerâ€™s name when he defeated the Dead Man in shocking conclusion to their second match. Determined to take down the Undertaker, Orton refuses to be denied his ascension once again to the top.

~~debbydo~~ · Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 19959 Location: Hertfordshire

he seems like an idiot in the ring ..

lovablemum · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 4068 Location: Northants

Height: 6'5"

Weight: 265 lbs

Real Name: Randy Keith Orton

DOB: 4/01/80

Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri

Other Names: None

Wrestler Since: 2000

Finishing Maneuver: RKO

Pay-Per-View/Show Summary: (17 - 10)
- OVW Rockin' Rumble (June 23, '00) = Orton competed in a Battle Royal, which was won by Jerome Crony.
- OVW Christmas Chaos (January 31, '01) = Orton defeated Robbie D.
- OVW Last Dance (June 27, '01) = Orton won over Rico Constantino.
- OVW Tag-Team Title Tournament (July/August '01) = Orton & Bobby Eaton beat Derrick King & Jason Lee, then lost to Chris Michaels & Sean Casey. Rico Constantino & the Prototype won the tournament.
- Fourth Annual Brian Pillman Memorial Show (August 9, '01) = Orton defeated the Prototpye.
- WWE Global Warning (August 10, '02) = Orton & Mark Henry won over Reverend D-Von Dudley & Deacan Bautista.
- OVW Fall Brawl (September 4, '02) = Orton was beaten by the Damaja.
- WWE Summerslam '03 = Orton competed in the "Elimination Chamber" Match, which was won by Raw Champ, Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Bill Goldberg, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho and Kevin Nash were the other participants.
- WWE Unforgiven '03 (September 21) = Orton pinned Shawn Michaels.
- WWE Survivor Series '03 = Orton, Scott Steiner, Chris Jericho, Mark Henry & Christian fought in an "Elimination" Match against Shawn Michaels, Rob Van Dam, Booker T & the Dudley Boyz. Orton was the sole 'survivor'.
- WWE Armageddon '03 = Orton won the Intercontinental Title from Rob Van Dam.
- WWE Royal Rumble '04 (January 25) = Randy Orton competed in the Royal Rumble, which was won by Chris Benoit.
- WWE Wrestlemania XX (March 14, '04) = Orton, Ric Flair & Batista won a "Handicap" Match over the Rock 'n' Sock Connection.
- WWE Backlash '04 (April 18) = Orton stayed the Intercontinental Champion, winning a "No Holds Barred" Match over Mick Foley.
- WWE Bad Blood '04 (June 13) = Orton kept the IC Title, beating Shelton Benjamin.
- WWE Vengeance '04 (July 11) = Orton lost the Intercontinental Title to Edge.
- WWE Summerslam '04 (August 15) = Orton won the WWE Raw World Championship from Chris Benoit.
- WWE Unforgiven '04 (September 12) = Orton lost the WWE Raw World Title to Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
- WWE Taboo Tuesday (October 19, '04) = Orton won a "Steel Cage" Match over Ric Flair.
- WWE Survivor Series '04 (November 14, '04) = Orton, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, & Maven fought in an "Elimination" Match with Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Gene Snitsky, Batista, & Edge. Orton was the 'sole survivor'.
- WWE New Year's Revolution (January 9, '05) = Orton competed in an "Elimination Chamber" Match for the vacated Raw World Title, which was won by Hunter Hearst Helmsley. The other participants were Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Edge, & Batista.
- WWE Royal Rumble '05 (January 30) = Orton lost to the Raw World Champion, Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
- WWE Wrestlemania 21 (April 3, '05) = Orton was beaten by the Undertaker.
- OVW Six Flags Summer Sizzler Series '05 (July 29) = Orton won, via DQ, over the OVW TV Champ, Ken Doane.
- WWE Summerslam '05 (August 21, '05) = Orton pinned the Undertaker.
- WWE No Mercy '05 (October 9) = Randy & Cowboy Bob Orton won a "Handicap Casket" Match over the Undertaker.

Title Summary:
- OVW Hardcore Champion (2/14/01 - 3/24/01)
- OVW Hardcore Champion(2) (5/05/01 - 01)
- WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion (12/14/03 - 7/11/04)
- WWE Raw World Heavyweight Champion (8/15/04 - 9/12/04)

PWI Achievement Awards: (2 wins, 3 1st RUs, 1 2nd RU, 0 3rd RUs)
- 2001 Rookie of the Year
- 2004 Wrestler of the Year, 1st Runner-Up
- 2004 Match of the Year, 1st Runner-Up (Orton vs. Chris Benoit)
- 2004 Match of the Year, 2nd Runner-Up (Orton vs. Cactus Jack)
- 2004 Feud of the Year, 1st Runner-Up (Orton vs. Mick Foley)
- 2004 Most Improved Wrestler

~~debbydo~~ · Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 19959 Location: Hertfordshire

I still think hes an idiot .. and his dad .. well :twisted: :evil: