On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Randy 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.
Randal Keith Orton was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 1, 1980, and he is currently 45 years old.
He is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the SmackDown brand under the ring name of Randy Orton.
Randy Orton Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Randal Keith Orton
- Ring Names
- Randy Orton ( March 18, 2000 - Present)
- Born April 1, 1980 (age 45)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Knoxville, Tennessee
- Billed From
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
- Weight
- 275 lbs (125 kg) ( November 25, 2023 - Present)
- 250 lbs (113 kg) ( May 3, 2015 - November 24, 2023)
- 245 lbs (111 kg) ( March 18, 2000 - May 2, 2015)
- Nicknames The Viper; The Apex Predator; The Legend Killer
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler ( March 18, 2000 - Present)
- Actor ( April 29, 2011 - June 7, 2019)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEBrand
SmackDown
December 1, 2023 Present Promotion WWENovember 25, 2023 November 30, 2023 Promotion WWEApril 28, 2023 November 24, 2023 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
October 11, 2019 April 27, 2023 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
July 19, 2016 October 10, 2019 Promotion 
WWEAugust 29, 2011 July 18, 2016 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
April 25, 2011 August 28, 2011 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
June 5, 2006 April 24, 2011 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
June 16, 2005 June 4, 2006 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
September 23, 2002 June 15, 2005 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
April 25, 2002 September 22, 2002 Promotion 
OVWJune 6, 2000 September 1, 2002 -
Images History
Nov 2023
Apr 2021
Jul 2018
Aug 2013
Apr 2011
Jan 2009
Oct 2006
Jan 2003
Jun 2000 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face Began work with Riddle as a tag team April 26, 2021 Present Heel Teased a Rated-RKO reunion with Edge before delivering an RKO and a con-chair-to January 27, 2020 April 25, 2021 Face Seemed like he was going to give Ricochet an RKO, but instead gave one to AJ Styles February 18, 2019 January 26, 2020 Heel Returned as a heel attacking Jeff Hardy July 15, 2018 February 17, 2019 Face Turned on Bray Wyatt and sent his compound on fire February 28, 2017 July 14, 2018 Heel Joined The Wyatt Family November 1, 2016 February 27, 2017 Face Attacked Seth Rollins November 27, 2014 October 31, 2016 Heel Cashed-in the Money in the Bank on Daniel Bryan, joining The Authority August 18, 2013 November 26, 2014 Face Turned on his former partner Ted DiBiase Jr. February 22, 2010 August 17, 2013 Heel Delivered an RKO to Stacy Keibler March 21, 2005 February 21, 2010 Face The rest of Evolution turned on him August 16, 2004 March 20, 2005 Heel Joined Evolution January 20, 2003 August 15, 2004 Face April 25, 2002 January 19, 2003 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to SD Upper Card June 13, 2025 Present SD Inactive Storyline hiatus May 11, 2025 June 12, 2025 SD Upper Card March 1, 2025 May 10, 2025 SD Inactive Kayfabe spine injury November 9, 2024 February 28, 2025 SD Upper Card November 25, 2023 November 8, 2024 WWE Injured Back injury May 21, 2022 November 24, 2023 RAW Upper Card July 15, 2018 May 20, 2022 SD Inactive Medial meniscus tear in left knee May 7, 2018 July 14, 2018 SD Mid Card February 5, 2018 May 6, 2018 SD Upper Card July 7, 2016 February 4, 2018 WWE Inactive Shoulder injury October 13, 2015 July 6, 2016 WWE Upper Card February 22, 2015 October 12, 2015 WWE Inactive Scripted injury/Movie filming November 4, 2014 February 21, 2015 WWE Upper Card December 30, 2012 November 3, 2014 WWE Injured Shoulder injury December 14, 2012 December 29, 2012 WWE Mid Card July 30, 2012 December 13, 2012 WWE Inactive Wellness Policy violation May 30, 2012 July 29, 2012 WWE Upper Card March 2, 2012 May 29, 2012 WWE Injured Concussion February 14, 2012 March 1, 2012 WWE Injured Herniated disc December 31, 2011 February 13, 2012 WWE Upper Card September 1, 2008 December 30, 2011 RAW Injured Broken collarbone June 2, 2008 August 31, 2008 RAW Upper Card June 7, 2006 June 1, 2008 RAW Inactive Suspension/Kayfabe ankle injury April 12, 2006 June 6, 2006 SD Upper Card July 16, 2005 April 11, 2006 SD Injured Aggravated shoulder injury April 5, 2005 July 15, 2005 RAW Upper Card July 26, 2004 April 4, 2005 RAW Mid Card February 24, 2003 July 25, 2004 RAW Injured Shoulder injury October 1, 2002 February 23, 2003 RAW Low Card April 25, 2002 September 30, 2002
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Finishers
- RKO - Jumping Cutter ( January 20, 2003 - Present)
- Punt Kick - Running Punt to an opponent's head ( June 14, 2020 - Present)
- Punt Kick - Running Punt to an opponent's head ( May 20, 2007 - May 23, 2012)
- O-Zone (Overdrive) ( April 25, 2002 - January 19, 2003)
- Diving Crossbody ( April 25, 2002 - January 19, 2003)
- Wheelbarrow Suplex ( January 25, 2001 - April 24, 2002)
- Full Nelson Slam ( June 6, 2000 - April 24, 2002)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Voices" by Rev Theory - Single ( May 12, 2008 - Present)
- Theme Song "Talk To Me" by def rebel - with Riddle - Team ( November 1, 2021 - May 30, 2022)
- Theme Song "Live in Fear" by Mark Crozer - with The Wyatt Family - Team ( November 8, 2016 - February 28, 2017)
- Theme Song "Burn in My Light" by Mercy Drive - Single ( August 30, 2004 - May 5, 2008)
- Theme Song "Metalingus/Burn in My Light" by Jim Johnston - with Edge - Team ( October 2, 2006 - April 29, 2007)
- Theme Song "Line in the Sand" by Motörhead - with Evolution - Team ( July 14, 2003 - August 23, 2003)
- Theme Song "Evolve" by Jim Johnston - Single ( February 10, 2003 - June 16, 2003)
- Theme Song "Blasting" by Jim Johnston - Single ( April 25, 2002 - February 3, 2003)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment
- 10 WWE Championship
- 4 World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 WWE Intercontinental Championship
- 1 WWE United States Championship
- 2 WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (with Matt Riddle)
- 1 WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship (with Bray Wyatt & Luke Harper / Brodie Lee)
- 1 World Tag Team Championship (with Edge / Adam Copeland)
- 2 WWE Royal Rumble (2009, 2017)
- 1 Mr. Money in the Bank (2013) (WWE Title)
Ohio Valley Wrestling
- 2 OVW Hardcore Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Slammy Award - Hashtag of the Year (2014 - #RKOOuttaNowhere)
- WWE Year-End Award - Shocking Moment of the Year (2018 - for tearing Jeff Hardy's ear)
- WWE Slammy Award - Rivalry of the Year (2020 - vs. Edge)
- WWE Triple Crown Champion
- WWE Grand Slam Champion
- 1° in PWI 500 (2008)
- PWI Wrestler of the Year (2009, 2010)
- PWI Feud of the Decade (2010s - with The Authority vs. Daniel Bryan)
- PWI Feud of the Year (2009 - vs. Triple H; 2013 - with The Authority vs. Daniel Bryan)
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (2007, 2009, 2013)
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (2004)
- PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (2010)
- PWI Rookie of the Year (2001)
- WON Most Improved (2004)
- 6° in the PWI Tag Team 100 (2022 - with Matt Riddle)
- The Baltimore Sun Wrestler of the Year (2009)
- Guinness World Record - Most appearances on pay-per-view for a male WWE wrestler (181)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- R-KO - Kevin Owens ( March 15, 2024 - October 5, 2024)
- RK-Bro - Matt Riddle ( April 26, 2021 - May 30, 2022)
- The Wyatt Family - Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper / Brodie Lee ( November 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017)
- The Authority - Big Show / Paul Wight, Jamie Noble, Joey Mercury, Kane, Seth Rollins, Stephanie McMahon, Triple H ( August 18, 2013 - March 9, 2015)
- Evolution - Batista, Triple H ( April 7, 2014 - June 2, 2014)
- The Legacy - Cody Rhodes, Deuce / Sim Snuka, Manu / Afa Jr., Ted DiBiase Jr. ( September 1, 2008 - February 22, 2010)
- Rated-RKO - Edge / Adam Copeland ( November 9, 2006 - May 11, 2007)
- Evolution - Batista, Ric Flair, Triple H ( January 20, 2003 - August 16, 2004)
- Managers
- Bob Orton Jr.
- Ric Flair ( January 20, 2003 - August 16, 2004)
- Family
- Bob Orton Jr. - Father
