On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Bob Orton, 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, Kansas on November 10, 1950, and he is currently 72 years old.
Bob Orton was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Robert Keith Orton Jr.
- Ring Names
- Bob Orton ( March 12, 1982 - March 5, 2022)
- Billy Gaspar ( March 3, 1988 - October 2, 1988)
- Bob Orton Jr. ( August 23, 1972 - October 5, 1996)
- Born November 10, 1950 (age 72)
- Nationality
United States
- Birth Place Kansas City, Kansas
- Billed From
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 242 lbs (110 kg)
- Nicknames Cowboy, Ace
Career History
- Roles
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1972 - March 5, 2022)
- Manager ( February 3, 2005 - February 13, 2006)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown
February 3, 2005 February 13, 2006 Promotion WCW
March 30, 1989 May 7, 1989 Promotion NJPW
January 25, 1988 March 13, 1989 Promotion AWA
December 28, 1987 February 21, 1988 Promotion WWF
March 27, 1984 November 1, 1987 Promotion NJPW
October 8, 1982 November 1, 1984 Promotion NWA
January 1, 1972 May 29, 1984 Promotion WWF
March 12, 1982 February 21, 1983 Promotion AWA
January 6, 1978 December 2, 1978 Promotion AJPW
April 10, 1975 May 9, 1975 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel March 12, 1982 February 13, 2006 - Images
Mar 1984Jan 1978
- 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)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Ride Stallion Ride" by Billy Roues, Gary Solomon & Steven Roues - Single ( March 12, 1982 - November 1, 1987)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Hall of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2005, Individual
- Titles Won
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)
Universal Wrestling Federation
- 1 UWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship
- 2 UWF Southern States Championship
Other titles
- 1 VWS Television Championship
- Other Accomplishments
- PWI Rookie of the Year (1973 - with Anthony Garcia)
- 121° in the PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
Relations
- 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 Gary Hart, Jimmy Hart, Mr. Fuji, The Grand Wizard
- Family
- Randy Orton - Son