Bob Orton Sr.

Known as: Bob Orton, Bob Orton Sr., The Zodiac, Rocky Fitzpatrick, The Big O, El Lobo
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Bob Orton Sr. - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Bob Orton Sr., 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 Sr. was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 21, 1925.

He died on July 16, 2006 at the age of 80.

Bob Orton Sr. Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameRobert Keith Orton Sr.
  • Ring Names
    • Bob Orton (March 10, 1973 - May 8, 1980)
    • Bob Orton Sr. (January 1, 1972 - May 8, 1980)
    • The Zodiac (October 24, 1975 - December 11, 1975)
    • The Zodiac (June 12, 1972 - March 9, 1973)
    • Bob Orton (December 17, 1968 - June 11, 1972)
    • Rocky Fitzpatrick (August 8, 1968 - December 16, 1968)
    • Bob Orton (January 1, 1947 - August 7, 1968)
    • The Big O (April 19, 1968 - August 7, 1968)
    • El Lobo (December 5, 1958 - April 14, 1959)
  • Born July 21, 1925
  • Died July 16, 2006 (aged 80)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceKansas City, Missouri
  • Billed From
    • Kansas City, Missouri
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 245 lbs (111 kg)
  • NicknamesCowboy; The Big O

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (January 1, 1947 - May 8, 1980)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAAugust 11, 1950May 8, 1980
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 3, 1976February 22, 1977
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODOctober 24, 1975January 16, 1976
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCApril 2, 1971November 26, 1974
    PromotionMid-South SportsMSSJanuary 15, 1973October 5, 1973
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJune 12, 1972December 28, 1972
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS, Gulf Athletic ClubGACJune 9, 1970February 9, 1971
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFDecember 16, 1969May 13, 1970
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITAugust 1, 1969August 29, 1969
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFAugust 8, 1968December 16, 1968
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAFebruary 12, 1967October 7, 1967
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFOctober 8, 1963June 13, 1966
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJune 21, 1965February 12, 1966
    PromotionNWA Georgia OfficesGCWJune 17, 1965October 8, 1965
    PromotionCentral States WrestlingCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCOctober 9, 1958November 12, 1964
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWANovember 13, 1962June 29, 1963
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCMarch 30, 1961June 9, 1962
    PromotionFred Kohler EnterprisesFKEJune 30, 1961May 4, 1962
    PromotionMid-Pacific PromotionsMPPMay 18, 1960June 1, 1960
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACJanuary 20, 1959April 14, 1959
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYSeptember 4, 1958October 3, 1958
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSJune 4, 1956December 20, 1956
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance San FranciscoNWA SFNovember 2, 1954July 12, 1955
    PromotionFred Kohler EnterprisesFKEOctober 4, 1952July 17, 1954
    PromotionCentral States WrestlingCSWJanuary 1, 1951January 14, 1954
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance San FranciscoNWA SFSeptember 11, 1951December 8, 1951

  • Images History

    Mar 1973
    Mar 1973
    Jun 1972
    Jun 1972
    Oct 1963
    Oct 1963
    Nov 1954
    Nov 1954
    Jan 1947
    Jan 1947

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelCame to the WWWF as a heel challenger to Bruno SammartinoAugust 8, 1968May 8, 1980
    FaceReturned to Florida as a face, 3 months after leaving JCP due to a riotMay 10, 1966August 7, 1968
    HeelJanuary 1, 1947May 9, 1966

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE Upper CardAugust 8, 1968December 16, 1968
    WWE Mid CardMarch 30, 1961June 9, 1962

  • Finishers

    • Powerbomb (January 1, 1947 - May 8, 1980)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • American Wrestling Association

    • 2 AWA Midwest Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 AWA Midwest Tag Team Championship (1 with Mike DiBiase, 2 with Maurice Vachon)
    • 1 Nebraska Heavyweight Championship 

    Central States Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Central States version) (with Buddy Austin)
    • 1 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Central States version)

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 3 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 with Dennis Hall, 1 with Hiro Matsuda, 1 with Bob Orton Jr.)
    • 6 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
    • 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Eddie Graham)

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Georgia version)

    NWA Big Time Wrestling (Dallas)

    • 1 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Lord Alfred Hayes)

    NWA Hollywood

    • 2 WWA International Television Tag Team Championship (with Wild Red Berry)

    NWA Western States Sports

    • 1 NWA Southwest Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2019)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club Family Award (2005 – with Barry Orton and Bob Orton Jr.)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • Bob Orton Sr. & Bob Roop - Bob Roop (May 31, 1976 - January 19, 1977)
    • Bob Orton & Bob Orton Jr. - Bob Orton Jr. (March 30, 1976 - November 15, 1976)
    • Bob Orton & Bob Orton Jr. - Bob Orton Jr. (September 28, 1972 - December 28, 1972)

  • Family

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