Ruby Riott • Legacy nonetheless interfered and helped Orton pick up the win. Nikki Cross • Dopo aver sconfitto ancora Holly, Orton viene battuto da Lance Storm nell'edizione del 10 maggio. At WrestleMania XXIV, Orton retained the WWE Championship in a Triple Threat match involving Cena and Triple H. Orton won the match by pinning Cena after a Pedigree from Triple H. The following month, at Backlash, Orton lost the title to Triple H in a Fatal Four-Way Elimination match, which also included Cena and John "Bradshaw" Layfield. Afterwards, Orton proclaimed himself "The Legend Killer", a young upstart who was so talented that he touted himself as the future of professional wrestling. At WrestleMania XXVIII, Orton was defeated by Kane in a singles match. Drake Maverick • Shelton Benjamin • At Extreme Rules, he dropped the title to Batista in a Steel Cage match.The following night on Raw, Orton and Legacy attacked Batista, legitimately injuring him in the process and forcing him to vacate the title. After weeks of intensity between the two, Orton defeated Jeff Hardy to retain the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble. Finally, I gave them a CD and said that I wanted this music, so they bought the song and they played it for two weeks until Vince said it didn't fit my character. WWE has since made a statement on this situation, claiming that the allegations preceded the Talent Wellness program WWE launched in February 2006. Austin Theory • As a result, Michaels was voted to face Orton. Orton soon defeated Rob Van Dam for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Armageddon on December 14, 2003. Mustafa Ali • Xia Li, Ariya Daivari • Kayden Carter • Santos Escobar • During his time in OVW, Orton wrestled the likes of Rico Constantino and The Prototype and teamed with Bobby Eaton during a tag team title tournament. Later that night, Big Show saved the two from an attack by the Shield and was immediately recruited as their partner. He was informed by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon that he was indeed a candidate for the draft, leaving a possibility of a return to SmackDown!. On January 25, 2009, Orton won the 2009 Royal Rumble match, by last eliminating Triple H, and winning the traditional WrestleMania title shot. Tyler Bate • However, three days later on Raw, Ryback would be booked in another match for the event leaving the spot open. Asuka • Sam Gradwell • Marcel Barthel • Stephanie McMahon responded with threatening Orton that both she and Shane McMahon would seek revenge. Earlier in the night he earned a title match by winning a 41-man battle royal. He is also the winner of the 2009 Royal Rumble match, and has headlined many pay-per-view events for the organization, including WrestleMania XXV. Raul Mendoza • Weeks later, he was put in a handicap match with Seth Rollins against Roman Reigns. John Cone • The following night on Raw, Orton and Sheamus faced off in a match to earn a match with Big Show, however, the match ended in a no contest after Show interfered. Dominik Mysterio • Known simply as "Pomp and Circumstance," the song comes from Pomp and Circumstances Military Marches which is a series of six marches. Chad Gable • During the main event of the August 2, Friday Night Smackdown, Orton faced Rob Van Dam and Christian in a triple threat match to determine who would face Del Rio for the World Heavyweight title at SummerSlam. The song "Voices" is currently being used by World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler Randy Orton Kofi Kingston • Ricochet • On the November 6 episode of SmackDown, Orton defeated Del Rio again in a Falls Count Anywhere match after hitting the RKO. Orton and Sheamus then teamed up to defeat Show in two handicap matches, first on the April 12 episode of SmackDown via count-out, and second on the April 15 episode of Raw via pinfall. Saint Charles, Missouri The match ended in a no contest after Big Show knocked out both competitors. That remains Hogan's most recent match in the WWE, and it'll most likely stand as his last. Afterwards, Orton embarked on a contendership path for the World Heavyweight title held by Alberto Del Rio. Orton began feuding with Mr. Money in the Bank Dolph Ziggler, after hitting him with the RKO when trying to cash his contract on a vulnerable Sheamus on the August 24 episode of SmackDown. After being medically cleared to wrestle following his collarbone injury in a Last Man Standing match at One Night Stand 2008 against Triple H, Orton re-injured his collarbone in a motorcycle accident, which delayed his in-ring return for another few months. Ryan Tran, Booker T • Kona Reeves • Brewer • At No Mercy, Orton was awarded the WWE Championship by Mr. McMahon after Cena was stripped of the title due to an injury the previous week, which also ended the Orton-Cena storyline prematurely. Orton would RKO Jericho at the PPV. He embarked on numerous storyline feuds with "legendary" wrestlers and gained infamy for his blatant disrespect of many older, well-regarded names in wrestling history. He had a tattoo on his left arm which read "USMC" for United States Marine Corps but covered it up after receiving a bad conduct discharge from the service. Orton's RKO has become a popular internet meme titled "RKO Outta Nowhere" which features a compilation of videos with Orton being superimposed appearing to RKO'ing people randomly. On January 13, 2010, it was reported that a complaint of assault had been filed against Orton by a fifteen year old fan in Saugus, Massachusetts. A maddened Stephanie scorned Orton for his actions, which led him to hit her with an RKO. After the match, Orton attacked Rhodes and DiBiase. October 12, 2020. On February 17 at Elimination Chamber, Orton eliminated Mark Henry and Chris Jericho before being the last man eliminated by Jack Swagger. Overall, Orton has won 14 total championships in WWE. Timothy Thatcher • Braun Strowman • On the November 25 edition of Raw, Orton's long time rival and current World Heavyweight Champion John Cena suggested that there should only be "one champion" in the WWE, so Triple H slated that there would be a unification match at the TLC pay-per-view. Shortly afterwards, in an interview with Michael Cole, Triple H made a rematch between Orton and Bryan at Battleground for the vacant WWE Championship. Orton began cutting promos insulting the aging Hogan and flirted with Hogan's eighteen-year-old daughter Brooke. Orton then spat in the face of Harley Race on the April 26, 2004 edition of Raw. Riddick Moss • With this win, Orton started the longest Intercontinental title reign in seven years, holding the title for seven months. We go to commercial. Orton then continued his "Legend Killer" persona, attacking Shawn Michaels. On the June 7, 2013 edition of Smackdown, Randy showed signs of turning heel for the first time since WrestleMania 26 when he hit Daniel Bryan with an RKO after their tag team match with The Shield. Ring names On the August 23 episode of Smackdown, after Daniel Bryan defeated Wade Barrett in a cage match, Orton came out from under the ring and hit Bryan with an RKO. February 15, 2021 Monday Night RAW results, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, World Wrestling Entertainment current roster, (Punt Kick) Running punt to an opponent's head, https://prowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/Randy_Orton?oldid=1793132. Fabian Aichner • ... - Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with a video package on Randy Orton's recent happenings. The next week on Raw, The Shield confronted Evolution. Once again, Orton was shocked at what he had done. Edge and Orton also became rivals in their goals of achieving the WWE Championship. Jaxson Ryker • Orton would then defeat Cena again in the subsequent rematch at the Royal Rumble PPV, aided by The Wyatt Family. The Way, Alyse Ashton • Hogan opened Legends Night with a vignette that featured his "Real American" theme song. Weight The Singh Brothers • On the June 15 episode of Raw, Orton regained the title in a Fatal Four Way match involving Triple H, John Cena and The Big Show. Ilja Dragunov • E-mail Alex tips, corrections, and inquiries at: alex.h@thesportster.com. On the December 14 edition of SmackDown, Orton was once again assaulted backstage by The Shield.