On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Bob Orton Jr., with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Robert Keith Orton Jr. was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 10, 1950, and he is currently 74 years old.
Bob Orton Jr. was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
Bob Orton Jr. Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Robert Keith Orton Jr.
- Ring Names
- "Cowboy" Bob Orton ( October 3, 1988 - July 8, 2023)
- Billy Gaspar ( March 3, 1988 - October 2, 1988)
- "Cowboy" Bob Orton ( March 12, 1982 - March 2, 1988)
- Bob Orton Jr. ( August 23, 1972 - October 5, 1996)
- Born November 10, 1950 (age 74)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Kansas City, Missouri
- Billed From
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 242 lbs (110 kg)
- Nicknames Cowboy, Ace
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler ( September 26, 2004 - July 8, 2023)
- Manager ( February 3, 2005 - February 13, 2006)
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1972 - October 10, 1999)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYJune 6, 2007 July 8, 2023 Promotion 
WWEBrand
SmackDown
February 3, 2005 February 13, 2006 Promotion 
SMWAugust 5, 1994 November 27, 1994 Promotion 
UWF HAJuly 24, 1993 September 23, 1994 Promotion UWF HAJune 29, 1992 July 13, 1992 Promotion 
CWA AUSTRIADecember 4, 1991 July 11, 1992 Promotion UWF HAOctober 22, 1990 July 20, 1991 Promotion 
SWSOctober 18, 1990 January 8, 1991 Promotion 
WCWMarch 30, 1989 May 7, 1989 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 25, 1988 March 13, 1989 Promotion 
AWADecember 28, 1987 February 21, 1988 Promotion 
WWFMarch 27, 1984 November 1, 1987 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 8, 1982 November 1, 1984 Promotion 
NWAOctober 3, 1982 May 29, 1984 Promotion 
JCPNovember 22, 1982 May 5, 1984 Promotion 
CSW, 
SLWCDecember 3, 1982 January 6, 1984 Promotion 
SWCWApril 5, 1983 May 27, 1983 Promotion WWFMarch 12, 1982 February 21, 1983 Promotion 
MSWAugust 6, 1981 March 21, 1982 Promotion 
ICW KYJune 23, 1979 June 29, 1981 Promotion NWAJanuary 1, 1972 June 8, 1979 Promotion 
SECWNovember 10, 1978 June 8, 1979 Promotion AWAJanuary 6, 1978 December 2, 1978 Promotion 
WSSAugust 11, 1977 January 17, 1978 Promotion SECWMarch 5, 1977 December 16, 1977 Promotion 
CWAApril 11, 1977 April 24, 1977 Promotion 
NWA TRI STATEDecember 1, 1975 February 7, 1977 Promotion 
GCWJanuary 19, 1973 November 27, 1975 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 10, 1975 May 9, 1975 Promotion 
BTW DALLAS, 
GACDecember 25, 1973 June 5, 1974 Promotion 
CWFAugust 23, 1972 December 28, 1972 -
Images History
Feb 2005
Mar 1984
Jan 1978 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel March 12, 1982 July 8, 2023
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Finishers
- Piledriver ( March 12, 1982 - Present)
- Forearm Smash or Club with an arm cast ( March 12, 1982 - Present)
- Superplex ( January 6, 1978 - Present)
- Sleeper Hold ( January 6, 1978 - Present)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Ride Stallion Ride" by Billy Roues, Gary Solomon & Steven Roues - Single ( March 12, 1982 - November 1, 1987)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2005, Individual
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National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Don Kernodle)
American Wrestling Federation
- 1 AWF Heavyweight Championship
Central States Wrestling Alliance
- 1 CSWA Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
- 3 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 with Bob Orton Sr., 1 with Bob Roop)
International Championship Wrestling
- 1 ICW Southeastern Heavyweight Championship
- 2 ICW Southeastern Tag Team Championship (1 with Bob Roop, 1 with Barry Orton)
- 1 ICW Television Championship
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (with Don Kernodle)
Mid-South Sports/Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Georgia Junior Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 with Mr. Wrestling II, 1 with Dick Slater)
- 1 NWA Mawith Tag Team Championship (with Dick Slater)
Mid-South Wrestling
- 1 Mid-South Mississippi Heavyweight Championship
Midwest Powerhouse Wrestling
- 1 MPW Heavyweight Championship
Powerhouse Championship Wrestling
- 1 PCW Heavyweight Championship
Old School Wrestling Alliance
- 1 OSWA Heavyweight Championship
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 4 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (1 with Bob Roop, 2 with Ron Garvin, 1 with Jerry Blackwell)
Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling
- 1 SICW Tag Team Championship (with Tony Atlas)
Universal Wrestling Federation
- 1 UWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship
- 2 UWF Southern States Championship
Other titles
- 1 VWS Television Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2024)
- PWI Rookie of the Year (1973 - with Anthony Garcia)
- 121° in the PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Gaspar Brothers - Barry Gaspar ( May 20, 1988 - September 22, 1988)
- Bob Orton & The Magnificent Muraco - Don Muraco ( May 12, 1986 - August 12, 1987)
- Bob Orton & Roddy Piper - Roddy Piper ( December 28, 1984 - March 6, 1986)
- Bob Orton & Dick Slater - Dick Slater ( January 5, 1983 - February 19, 1984)
- Bob Orton Jr. & Bob Roop - Bob Roop ( January 20, 1976 - August 4, 1979)
- Blackjack Lanza & Bob Orton Jr. - Blackjack Lanza ( April 7, 1978 - November 5, 1978)
- Bob Orton Sr. & Jr. - Bob Orton Sr. ( March 30, 1976 - November 15, 1976)
- Bob Orton Sr. & Jr. - Bob Orton Sr. ( September 28, 1972 - December 28, 1972)
- Managers
- KY Wakamatsu ( June 17, 1988 - June 26, 1988)
- Jimmy Hart
- Mr. Fuji
- The Grand Wizard
- Gary Hart
- Adnan Al-Kaissie
- Managed Wrestlers Adrian Adonis, Randy Orton
- Family
- Randy Orton - Son
